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The Ṇamōkāra mantra, also variously referred to as the Navakār Mantra, Namaskār Mantra or the Pancha Parameshti Namaskār, is the most significant mantra in Jainism. This is the first prayer recited by the Jains while meditating. While reciting this mantra, the devotee bows with respect to the ''Panch Parameshti'' (the Supreme Five) in order of the sanctity of their souls: * Those who have cleared their ''ghati (inimical) karmas'' (arihants) * The fully liberated souls (siddhas) * The spiritual leaders or Preceptors (acharyas) * The teachers (''upajjhaya''s) * The monks or sages in the world There is no mention of any particular names of the gods or any specific person. The prayer is done towards the guṇa (the good qualities) of the gods, teachers and the saints. Jains do not ask for any favors or material benefits from the tirthankaras or monastics. This mantra simply serves as a gesture of deep respect towards beings whom they believe are spiritually ahead, as well as to remind the people of their ultimate goal of moksha (liberation). Digambaras and Sthānakavāsīs regard the first five lines as the main mantra. The following two lines are meant to explain the benefit of reciting the mantra. ==History== A 162 BCE inscription, the Hathigumpha inscription starts with the Namokar Mantra. It was inscribed by the Jain monarch Kharavela.〔Rapson, "Catalogue of the Indian coins of the British Museum. Andhras etc...", p XVII.〕〔(Full text of the Hathigumpha Inscription in English )〕 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Namokar Mantra」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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