Should you say om namo or just namo in the namokar mantra?
In the Namokar Mantra, the correct traditional Jain recitation is “Namo” — not “Om Namo.”
The mantra begins with:
- Namo Arihantanam
- Namo Siddhanam
- Namo Aayariyanam
- Namo Uvajjhayanam
- Namo Loe Savva-sahunam
In Jain tradition, “Om” is not part of the original Namokar Mantra. Some people may use “Om Namo” in general devotional speech, but for the authentic Jain Namokar Mantra, it should be “Namo” only.
If you want, I can also give the full Namokar Mantra in Prakrit, its meaning, and the correct pronunciation.