What does "Jinendraya Namah" mean in English
In Jainism, the phrase "Jinendraya Namah" is a Sanskrit salutation. It can be translated to English as:
"Salutations (Namah) to the Lord (Indra) who has conquered (Jina) the inner enemies (passions and desires)."
Breaking it down:
- Jina: One who has conquered attachment, aversion, and other inner enemies (a term used for Tirthankaras).
- Indra: Lord or chief.
- Aya: For, to.
- Namah: Salutation, obeisance.
So, "Jinendraya Namah" means "I bow to the Jina Lord" or "Salutations to the Lord Jina (Tirthankara)". It is often used in prayers and rituals to show reverence to the enlightened beings in Jainism.