| Q.1 |
Which is the Mahamantra (the greatest chant) of the Jains? |
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Namaskar Mantra. |
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| Q.2 |
In which shastras (literatures) does it appear ? |
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"Bhagavati Sutra", Avashyak Sutra", and "Kalp Sutra". |
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| Q.3 |
Knowledg of how many Purvas does it have ? |
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Fourteen. |
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| Q.4 |
What are the other names of "Namaskar Mantra"? |
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Navakar Mantra, Panchparmeshthi mantra, and Mahamantra. |
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| Q.5 |
Why is it called as "Navakar Mantra"? |
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In the Namaskar Mantra, after the 5 padas, when, Namo Nanassa, Namo Dansnass, Namo Charitassa, Namo Tavassa,
these 4 padas are added it comes to a total of 9 padas. That is why it is called "Navakar Mantra". |
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| Q.6 |
Why is it known as the "Panchparmeshthi Mantra"? |
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It describes about the five great pada, that is the reason it is known as the "Panchparmeshthi Mantra". |
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