By chanting navkar Mantra thrice is it considered a pachkhan what if I broke it
No, chanting the Navkar Mantra three times by itself is generally not considered a pachkhan.
Pachkhan means a formal vow / renunciation / resolution taken with clear intention, usually with specific words and limits. For example: fasting, giving up a food item, or observing a restraint for a set time.
So if you only chanted:
- Navkar Mantra 3 times
- as prayer, remembrance, or devotion
then it is not usually a vow that can be “broken.”
If you had taken it as a pachkhan with intention, then breaking it means the vow was not fully maintained. In that case, Jain practice is to:
- do alochana (inner confession),
- feel repentance,
- and resolve to be more careful next time.
If you want, I can also explain the difference between Navkar Mantra jaap and pachkhan in very simple Jain terms.