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    In the Jainist tradition, besides Navkar Mantra, what other mantras can a Jain shravaka recite?

    12 months ago 122

    Besides Navkar Mantra, a Jain shravak can recite several other prayers and mantras. Here are common ones, with their basic intent:

    • Ucchhavan Mantra
    - Purpose: auspicious beginnings and purification. - Text essentials: Om Hreem Shreem (used at start of activities).
    • Arihantaya Namah
    - Purpose: obeisance to Arihants (enlightened beings who have conquered inner enemies).
    • Siddhaya Namah
    - Purpose: obeisance to Siddhas (liberated souls).
    • Acharyaya Namah
    - Purpose: obeisance to the Revered Teacher (Acharya).
    • Upadhyaya Namah
    - Purpose: obeisance to the Upadhyaya (spiritual preceptor in a monastic community).
    • Chaitya Vandana (in temple worship)
    - Includes several components sung or recited during a formal Chaitya Vandana: - Namaskar Mahamantra - Logassa Sutra - Khamasaman - Chattari Mangalam - Tassa Uttari - These form a traditional sequence for temple prostration and homage.
    • Mangalacharan
    - Purpose: auspicious beginning prayer before any ritual or study.

    Notes on tradition:

    • These prayers are used across Digambar and Śvetāmbar traditions, though exact texts and sequences can vary slightly between sects.
    • Bhaktāmara Stotra is a widely recited Jain hymn (stotra) praising the Jina; it is treated as a devotional prayer and is popular in both sects, but its verse count and some verses differ between Digambaras and Śvetāmbaras.

    You can read more here and about Bhaktāmara Stotra here .

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