Explanation Of

Pratikramana Sutra
Interpretation and explanation of

Pratikramana stotras in English.

Navkr Mah Mantra (1)

Word by word
Meaning of the Navkr Mah Mantra

Navkr Mah Mantra

Namo Arihantnam Namo Siddhnam Namo yariynam

Namo Uvajjhynam
Namo Loe Savva Shunam

Eso Panch Namukkro

Savva-Pvappansano

Mangalnam cha Savvesim

Padhamam Havei Mangalam

Each word of Navkr Mah Mantra

has many meanings. An attempt is made in this

presentation to describe & explain

the various meanings of each word. Namo (worship) is the most important

word (pad) with many meanings.

Navkr Mah Mantra (1)

Navkr mah Mantra is a Prayer to: Worship the 108 virtues of supreme Panch Permeshthi.

Navkr Mah Mantra (2)

Navkr mah Mantra is a Prayer to: Attain the virtues of Panch Parmeshthis by

emulating their actions (Chritraya) to

achieve highest pinnacle of life,

Liberation (Moksha Nirvna).

Navkr Mah Mantra (3)

By reciting Navkr Mah Mantra salutations (Namaskrs) are offered to the Panch Parmeshthi, the five purest of the pure spiritual beings.

Navkr Mah Mantra (4)

The Panch Parmeshthis are:

(1) Arihants (12 virtue)

(2) Siddhas (8 virtue)
(3) chryas
(36 virtue)

(4) Upadhyyas (25 virtue)

(5) Sdhus & Sdhvis
(27 virtue)

Meaning of Panch Parmeshthi (1)

Panch Parmeshthi
Panch
Param eshth

= Five
= Best of best (super) = Beneficial to the soul

Meaning of Panch Parmeshthi (2)

Panch Parmeshthi
Panch Parmeshthis are
most beneficial to us

as they have shown the path to

ultimate bliss (Moksha).

Namo Arihantnam (1)

Namo nam

= Obeisance ( Namaskr) to, = to devote oneself

= Sangati

Arihant = the omniscient Lords;

Namo Arihantnam (2)

My namaskr (Obeisance & more):

(a)
(b)

to the Arihanta lords.

to the conqueror of inner enemies.

(c) (d)

to the Arihant who has attained, perfect knowledge & infinite bliss. to the Arihant, who has ended cycles of birth & death & showed us that path.

Namo
The following words have similar meaning as Namo (vandan, obeisance, worship, salutation, bow down, adore & many more described in this presentation).

Namo
Namo

Namaskr
Namukkro

Naman

Namah

Namo (1)

=
=

Namaskr

Worship

Namo means worshipping the 108 virtues

(attributes) of the Panch Parmeshthi.

Namo (2)

na no

+ mna

mo

=
No

nahi + Ego

mna

Namo means let go of your ego (aham). Ego is the root of many ills (ppa karma). He who conquers EGO is the greatest warrior.

Namo (3)

= =

+
Anu (atom) mo

=
anuema

anima

= smallest atom (undividable).

Namo means not have an Ego
even as minute as an atom (paramanu) .

Namo (4)
=
na + mo

without
without without

moha
mna mamatva

Namo means to be without moha (attachment),

mna (ego, aham) & mamatva (me & mine).

Namo (5)

=
none

mine

None is mine
Namo means none is mine & nobody is for me. Then why do I have greed (lobha), deception (maya), ego (mna) & anger (krodhha), etc passions (Kashyas) ?

Arihanta (1)
The word Arihanta is made up of two words:

=
Arihant
Destroyer of enemies

+
Ari enemies hanta destroyer

Meaning, the arihanta has destroyed inner enemies

the passions like, anger, ego, deceit, greed etc.

Arihanta (2)
The word arihant is derived from

=
Araham
Non hidden

+
A
Non

raham
hidden

Meaning, nothing is hidden from the Arihant.

Arihant knows everything, has perfect knowledge.

Arihanta (3)
The word arihant is derived from

=
Araha
Without chariot

+
A
without

raha
chariot (ratha)

Meaning without wheels, wheels meaning cycles (which goes around & around). No more cycles of birth & death for the Arihant.

Namo Siddhnam (1)

Namo =
Siddh =

Obeisance ( & more ) to,

the liberated Souls;

nam

=
=

to devote oneself
sangati

Namo Siddhnam (2)

My namaskr (Obeisance & more) : (a) (b) to the Siddh, the liberated souls. to the perfected souls, in order to improve oneself and reach the state of perfection. to the Siddh, who have attained the immortality by liberating themselves of all Karms.

(c)

Namo (6)

= is Mana

Nama ( mind ).

= Nama spelled in reverse

Namo means ultra pure mind without any Kashya (anger, greed, ego, attachment etc).

Namo (7)

= is Mana

Nama ( mind ).

= Nama spelled in reverse

Namo means our minds should be surrendering to Panch parmeshthi.

Namo (8)

= is Mana

Nama ( mind ).

= Nama spelled in reverse

Namo means our minds should be without worldly desires.

Namo (9)

= is Mana

Nama ( mind ).

= Nama spelled in reverse

Namo means our minds should be awake & ready to examine in search of the spiritual mind.

Siddha

Siddha

= one who has accomplished = perfect or enlightened being = one who has reached the highest pinnacle of life.

A Siddh means one who has been totally

liberated from karms and samsr.

Namo yariynam (1)

Namo

Obeisance ( & more ) to,

yariy

= The head of the Jain congregation = sangati

nam = to devote oneself

Namo yariynam (2)

My namaskr to : (a) (c) (d) who the chrya, the religious leaders, who practice what they preach (chra). the masters, in order to master my addictions, imbalances and desires. the messengers who are following the path of passionless Lords (Vitrgi) are conquerors and liberated ones (Arihants & Siddhs) .

Namo (10)

namra =

vinamra
komalat mrudut

=
= = Humbleness
namrat

samat, Equanimity

Namo means my attitude should be humble and

full of equanimity, towards all living beings.

Namo (11)

= =

namra =

vinamra

soumyat, Humbleness

krutugynat, Gratitude

Namo means my attitude should be

full of humbleness & gratitude.

Namo (12)

= =

=
udrat,

Generosity

kshamychan

Asking forgiveness

Namo means to show generosity and ask for forgiveness

yariy

yariy = chrya

charya

= one who teaches by conduct

= Conduct

An charya is a prominent teacher (guru) & scholar who teaches by his own conduct as an example.

Namo Uvajjhynam (1)

Namo nam

= Obeisance ( & more ) to, = to devote oneself = sangati

Uvajjhy = the masters of scriptures;

Namo Uvajjhynam (2)

My namaskr to: (a) (b) the Updhyya, the religious teachers who are in tune with self-knowledge. the Updhyys who are well versed in gams, the Jain scriptures and teach the same to the followers. all the teachers who are living examples of knowledge & meditation.

(c)

Namo (13)

= Nammi

Nammi is offering the salutation.

Purity in life deserves Nammi. My nammi (namaskr) to the purest soul.

Namo (14)

Nammi

My nammi to all living beings.

Acceptance gratitude

of is nammi.

Namo means showing gratitude.

Namo (15)

= Khammi

Khammi is asking for forgiveness.

Impurity in life requires khammi. Namo means request for forgiveness..

Namo (16)

Khammi

My khammi to the all living beings.

Admitting to ingratitude

is khammi.
Namo means apology for attitude of ingratitude.

Uvajjhy (1)
Namo Uvajjhynam
Uvajjhy =
Updhyya

=
Preceptor

Upa

adhi

yya

near utmost sincerity acquire

A person who stays near students and teaches them Jain Principles with utmost sincerity is called updhyya.

Namo Loe Savva -Shoonam (1)

Namo

= Obeisance to

Loe
Savva Shoo

= In universe (loka)
= All = sages, saints

nam

= to devote oneself

Namo Loe Savva- Shoonam (2)

My namaskr to: (a) (b) all the Sdhus and Sdhvis wherever they are in the universe. all ascetics of the world who are free from Kashya & are leading a life of simplicity. all the Sdhus and Sdhvis who practice tma yoga (the highest of all the yogs, which leads to liberation and eternal bliss).

(c)

Namo (17)

= Surrender to Panch Parmeshthi

samarpraNa mana sharaNgati

Surrendering is acceptance of these facts:

I am tiny, without ego (ansha)

I am your follower (sevaka)

I am your devotee (dsa)

Namo (18)

= Surrender to Panch Parmeshthi

Surrendering is acceptance of these facts :

You are my Guru (swmi)

You are my God (mlik)

You are my master (nth)

You are my authority (sattdhish)

Namo (19)

= Namo in reverse is

mauna.

=
= Quiet

mauna

Namo means to be quiet (mauna)

when we cannot control our ego.

SvavvaShoo (1)

+ Savva

Savva-Shoo
All saints

Shoo
Saints

All

All the ascetics of the universe

( who are devine in nature ).

SvavvaShoo (2)

The word

is derived from = +

Shravyasdhu

Shravya
worth listening

Sdhu
saint

The sdhu who is worth listening to.

SvavvaShoo (3)

The word

is derived from = +

Saarvasadhu

Saarva
Follower of Arihant

Sadhu
Saint

The sadhu who follows the path shown by the Arihant Bhagvan.

SvavvaShoo (4)

The word

is derived from = +

Savyasdhu

Savya
Beneficial

Sdhu
saint

The sdhu who can show us beneficial path of liberation (moksha mrg, nirvana).

Eso Panch Namukkro (1)

Eso Panch Namkkro

= = =

These Five Obeisance.

These five salutations (namaskrs) (to the panch Parmaesthi are the blessings among all blessings ).

Namukkro (Namo 20)

Namo is to worship with

(without any rga & dwesh)

purest heart
(without

controlled mind

any Kashya)

surrendering mind ego free mind.

(to Panch parmeshthi)

Savva-Pvappansano

Savva Pva

= =

All, Sin, ppa karma, Destroyer

Pansano =

This five-fold Namaskr is the destroyer of all sins. (sins are destoyed due to our emulation of Panch Parmeshthis virtues ).

Pv (1)

What is Pva ( Ppa or Sin ) ?

(a) (b) (c) Impure mind Inhuman behavior Non forgiving nature is Ppa. is Ppa. is Ppa.

Pv (2)

Meaning of Pva (Ppa or Sin).

(d) (e) Ill desired results The desires for worldly & sensual is Ppa.

pleasures is Ppa.
(f) Evil acts that cause acquisition of inauspicious karm to the soul is ppa.

ppansano

(1)

Meaning of Ppansano:
If you cut a tree, cut all the branches and pull the roots out, then put everything through a shredder. This is a complete destruction of the tree.

ppansano

(2)

Meaning of Ppansano:
But if you burn the shredded tree and spread
the ashes in the wind, this is called Pransha obliteration of the tree.

The Navkr Mantra annihilate all sins in

such a powerful way.

MangalNam cha Savvesim (1)

Mangalnam

= blissful aspects

Cha
Savvesim

= and
= among all

It is the foremost among all

blissful aspects.

Mangal (1)

= Mangal
Bliss

Mama
Ppa karma (sin)

gal
Destruction

Destruction of Ppa karm is mangal. What melts the sin is mangal. What brings forth bliss is Mangal

Mangal (2)

Mangal means being free from

anxiety diseases worries,

dhi

vydhi updhi

Mangal (3)
Mangal is:
(1) (2) Well-being, pleasure, comfort, satisfaction, joy, bliss, purity Having spiritual awareness in life.

(3)
(4)

Conversion of bad in to good (Ashubha karm to shubha karm) .

Gaining permanent bliss of the Moksh is the highest mangal.

Padhamam Havei Mangalam (1)

Padhamam Havei Mangalam

= = =

First Is Blissful. mangalmaya

Padhamam Havei Mangalam (2)

The Navkr Mantra is the first, the foremost and the highest among all the blessings and benedictions. This is mangalmaya (auspicious), most auspicious of all that is auspicious in the universe.

Padhamam

prathamam

=
=

First,
foremost &

highest.

Gaining permanent bliss of Moksh is the foremost Mangal. That is why it is called the highest (padhamam) mangalam.

How to get most benefit.

To get most benefit from the Mantra one should recite with : (a) Clear pronunciation

(b) Deep, Inexhaustible & Unbreakable faith

(c)

With conscientious devotion towards Arihants teachings.

How to get most benefit.

To get most benefit from the stotra, one should recite with (d) Ultra pure mind, without even slightest of raag (attachment) & dwesh (malice) towards any Living beings. Reflecting all the meaning of Namo

(e)

( Namo 1-20 in this presentation) in daily life.

Thank you & Michhmi Dukaddam

If we have made any mistakes Please accept our sincere apologies. Materials in this presentation is compiled data, using many Jain web sites, lectures & books.
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Thank you & Michhami Dukaddam

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