The Navkar Mantra is the most sacred mantra in Jain Dharma. It is not a story of one person, but a prayer of reverence to the supreme qualities of the five revered beings:

1. Arihants
2. Siddhas
3. Acharyas
4. Upadhyayas
5. Sadhus

Simple story / meaning of the Navkar Mantra

In Jain tradition, the Navkar Mantra teaches that:

• A person should not worship any one individual as a god out of attachment.
• Instead, one should bow to the pure soul, the spiritual state, and the path of liberation.
• The mantra reminds us that anyone can attain liberation by destroying karma through right faith, right knowledge, and right conduct.

Why it is special

• It is the first and most important mantra in Jainism.
• It has no request for worldly wishes.
• It only expresses respect, humility, and spiritual aspiration.
• It protects the mind from ego and अहंकार, and inspires ahimsa, devotion, and purity.

Spiritual message

The heart of the Navkar Mantra is:

• Bow to the enlightened ones
• Follow the path of liberation
• Become free from karma
• Attain peace and moksha

If by “Egal” you meant a different Jain story or a specific person, the phrase is unclear, but the Navkar Mantra story above is the central Jain explanation.