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Q: In the universal prayer of Jains, Navakara Mantra, what is the literal meaning of 'Namo Arihantanam'?
  • A. I bow to all spiritual masters or divine teachers.
  • B. I bow down to all souls who have escaped all their gati karmas.
  • C. I bow down to all completely liberated souls.
  • D. I bow down to all preceptors.
Correct Answer: Option A - Namokar mantra also called as Navkar mantra is considered the mother of all mantras. It addresses all the divine beings without mentioning the name of any particular holy man. The meaning of Namokar mantra is I bow down to all Arihants or the conquerors of senses. I bow down to the siddhas or those who attained special powers. I bow down to the devine teachers who preach the mankind of lofty truths.
A. Namokar mantra also called as Navkar mantra is considered the mother of all mantras. It addresses all the divine beings without mentioning the name of any particular holy man. The meaning of Namokar mantra is I bow down to all Arihants or the conquerors of senses. I bow down to the siddhas or those who attained special powers. I bow down to the devine teachers who preach the mankind of lofty truths.

Explanations:

Namokar mantra also called as Navkar mantra is considered the mother of all mantras. It addresses all the divine beings without mentioning the name of any particular holy man. The meaning of Namokar mantra is I bow down to all Arihants or the conquerors of senses. I bow down to the siddhas or those who attained special powers. I bow down to the devine teachers who preach the mankind of lofty truths.