Only the currently present Tirthankaras are referred to as Arihant. They are in the category of ‘Namo Siddhanam’. The Twenty four Tirthankaras of the past are now in the fully liberated state as the Siddhas. Presently, people believe that when they say ‘Namo Arihantanam’, it reaches Lord Mahavir. When we say ‘Namo Arihantanam’, that mantra reaches the Arihant, wherever they may be in the universe, just like the mail that always reaches its destination. Neither Lord Mahavir nor the rest of the twenty-three Tirthankars can help you attain liberation now. The title of Arihant cannot be applied to the twenty-four Tirthankaras. Only a Tirthankar who is currently living can be called an Arihant. He cannot be called an Arihant if he does not have a body. This obeisance says, ‘I bow down to the Arihant Lord wherever He may be.’Īrihant has a physical body. He may have become so from any religious order - Hindu, Jain or any other race and he may be found anywhere in the universe. Such a one is the absolute manifested living God. From the moment of total destruction of the inner enemies, to the state called Keval Gnan until final liberation, one is an Arihant. So in this obeisance we are bowing down to Arihant Bhagwan, the one who has conquered all the inner enemies of anger, pride, deceit, greed, attachment and abhorrence. ‘Ari’ means enemies and ‘hantanam’ means to conquer. It is for those who want to wash away their bad deeds. Reciting this Mantra with an understanding and devotion decreases the burden of the heaviest of karmas this mantra will make the pain of severe suffering appear as a mere pin prick. The Navkar mantra is such that it not only rids one of worries but also removes all conflict from a person's home. Reciting it properly will alleviate all worries. In fact they do not even know how to say the Navkar mantra! They recite it without any gain. People recite it over and over, without understanding its true meaning. But no one recites it with the correct understanding. The fruit of the Navkar mantra can give you protection. The mantra itself is so powerful that after saying it just once, it will benefit you for days to come. By saying the Navkar mantra, you are reciting the names of highly elevated beings and that will take you higher but only if you recite it with understanding. Param Pujya Dada Bhagwan has said to recite this mantra with proper understanding. People chant this mantra before they start any important task. Navkar Mantra is considered as a very important Mantra since ages. I bow to all who have attained the Self and are progressing on this path in the universe. I bow to the Self-realized Teachers of the path of liberation. I bow to all the Self-realized Masters who unfold the path of liberation. I bow to all the Lords who have attained final liberation. I bow to the Lord who have annihilated all the inner enemies of anger, pride, attachment and greed.
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