how many adjectives of god as per namotthunam sutra
In Jainism, the Namokar Mantra (also called Navkar Mantra or Namotthunam Sutra) is the most fundamental and revered prayer. In this mantra, the qualities of the five supreme beings (Pancha Parmesthi) are revered. The adjectives or qualities of "God" (specifically, Arihanta, the perfected soul) described in Jain agamas and often highlighted in the context of Namokar Mantra are:
Traditionally, the Namotthunam Sutra does not directly enumerate adjectives of God within the mantra itself, but Jain scriptures elaborate the qualities of the Arihantas, Siddhas, Acharyas, Upadhyayas, and Sadhus.
However, in the Jain tradition, especially in the context of Arihanta (a realized soul, considered equivalent to God in Jainism), eight main attributes (ashta-pratiharya) and thirty-four atishayas (supernatural excellences) are often described.
But specifically, as per the Namotthunam Sutra, the five supreme beings are revered for their qualities of:
- Arihanta: One who has destroyed inner enemies (passions).
- Siddha: One who is liberated, free from all karmas.
- Acharya: The head of the Jain congregation, teacher of dharma.
- Upadhyaya: Preceptor of scriptures.
- Sadhu (Muni): Monk, practitioner of self-control.
Summary: The Namotthunam Sutra itself does not list specific adjectives, but it venerates the supreme beings for their spiritual qualities, such as being free from passions, liberated, knowledgeable, teachers, and practitioners of self-control. If you are referring to the special attributes of Arihanta (as described in Jain scriptures), there are traditionally eight main attributes (ashta-pratiharya), and in some texts, thirty-four atishayas.
If you need the list of these specific attributes, please clarify if you want the eight attributes (ashta-pratiharya) or the thirty-four atishayas of Arihanta.