Stotra from start

Certainly! In Jainism, "stotra" refers to a hymn or devotional prayer, often recited in praise of Tirthankaras or other revered beings. One of the most famous Jain stotras is the "Namokar Mantra" (also called Navkar Mantra), which is fundamental and recited at the beginning of prayers and rituals. Here is the mantra from the start:

Namokar Mantra (Navkar Mantra):

णमो अरिहंताणं
णमो सिद्धाणं
णमो आयरियाणं
णमो उवज्झायाणं
णमो लोए सव्व साहूणं।

एसो पंचणमोक्कारो, सव्व पावप्पणासणो।
मंगलाणं च सव्वेसिं, पडमं हवई मंगलं।।

Transliteration:

Namo Arihantānam
Namo Siddhānam
Namo Ayariyānam
Namo Uvajjhāyānam
Namo Loe Savva Sāhūnam

Eso Panch Namokkāro, Savva Pāvappanāsano
Manglānam cha Savvesim, Padhamam Havai Mangalam

Meaning:

- I bow to the Arihants (perfected souls).
- I bow to the Siddhas (liberated souls).
- I bow to the Acharyas (spiritual leaders).
- I bow to the Upadhyayas (teachers).
- I bow to all the Sadhus (saints) in the world.

This five-fold salutation destroys all sins and is the most auspicious of all auspicious things.

If you seek another specific Jain stotra, please mention its name!