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onkar meaning in Jainism
In Jainism, Onkar / Om is a sacred symbol that represents the five supreme beings (Panch Parmeshthi):
- Arihant
- Siddha
- Acharya
- Upadhyaya
- Sadhu
Its deeper Jain meaning is not the creator God idea found in some other traditions. In Jain Dharma, Om stands for salutation to the liberated and spiritually श्रेष्ठ souls who guide the path of liberation.
Spiritual meaning
- A = Arihant
- A = Ashariri / Siddha
- U = Acharya
- M = Upadhyaya / Muni traditions interpret it with slight variation
In many Jain explanations, Om is a compact symbol of the Navakar Mantra’s essence.
Simple meaning
Onkar in Jainism means remembrance and reverence of the Panch Parmeshthi, and the path of pure soul, liberation, and non-violence.If you want, I can also give the Jain symbolic meaning of Om and its relation to Navkar Mantra.
