The "Navakaar MahaMantra" is the foremost and the most precious mantra of Jainism. (probably, all Jains will agree with me). This mantra is the bringer of happiness and good fortune, in layman's term, and more... The meaning is told after the mantra:
Namo Arihantanam
I bow in veneration to Arihantas (the destroyers of our inner enemies viz., Karmas).
Namo Siddhanam
I bow in veneration to Siddhas. (The souls that are perfect through the destruction of the Karmas.)
Namo Ayariyanam
I bow in veneration to Acharyas (The Head Sadhus of the four- fold Jain Sangh).
Namo Uvajjhayanam
I bow in veneration to Upadhyayas (The learned Sadhus who illustrate the Scriptures).
Namo loye savva sahunam
I bow in veneration to all Sadhus in the world. (Those who are pursuing the path of Moksha or salvation.)
Eso pancha namukkaro
Savva pävappanäsano
Mangalänam cha savvesim
Padhamam havai mangalam
This five-fold salutation destroys all sins and is the most auspicious one amongst all auspicious things.
Hereby, I appeal my readers to kindly try n learn this lil mantra, and believe me if you just say it once a day, your life will change for good. And if you wish, you will notice the change yourself. If you are kind enough to read my next posts, you will see why is it so necessary. Please follow my advice.