Shloke In terapanthi
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Answer
In Jain Dharma, especially in the Terapanthi tradition, the commonly recited foundational “shlok” or prayer is the Namokar Mantra:
णमो अरिहंताणं
णमो सिद्धाणं
णमो आयरियाणं
णमो उवज्झायाणं
णमो लोए सव्वसाहूणं
Meaning
- णमो अरिहंताणं — I bow to the Arihants.
- णमो सिद्धाणं — I bow to the Siddhas.
- णमो आयरियाणं — I bow to the Acharyas.
- णमो उवज्झायाणं — I bow to the Upadhyayas.
- णमो लोए सव्वसाहूणं — I bow to all Sadhus in the world.
Spiritual Understanding
The Namokar Mantra does not praise a particular person by name. It bows to the highest spiritual qualities—liberation, purity, right knowledge, discipline, and saintliness. This is why it is accepted across Jain traditions, including Terapanth.
Takeaway
If by “Terapanthi shloke” you mean a specific Terapanth prayer or stavana, please share its name or first line, and I can help explain it respectfully.