How to Chant the Navkar Mantra: A Beginner’s Spiritual Guide

If you’re new to the Navkar Mantra, welcome! You don’t need to be a Jain or have deep spiritual knowledge to start chanting. This sacred mantra is open to anyone seeking peace, focus, and inner strength.

What Is the Navkar Mantra? 
The Navkar Mantra is the most important prayer in Jainism. It’s not a prayer to a god—it’s a salutation to five types of spiritually advanced beings:
Arihants – souls who have conquered anger, ego, and desires

Siddhas – fully liberated souls

Acharyas – spiritual leaders

Upadhyayas – teachers of Jain scriptures

Sadhus/Sadhvis – monks and nuns who live a life of discipline

By chanting, we honor their qualities—and aim to awaken those same qualities in ourselves.

How to Start Chanting
1. Find a quiet space.
 Early morning or before bed works best, but anytime is fine.
2. Sit comfortably and relax.
 Close your eyes. Take a few deep breaths.
3. Repeat slowly and mindfully:
 “Namo Arihantanam
 Namo Siddhanam
 Namo Ayariyanam
 Namo Uvajjhayanam
 Namo Loe Savva Sahunam 
 Eso Paanch Namokkaro
 Savva Pava Ppanasano
 Mangalanancha Savveism 
 Padhamam Havei Mangalam”

4. Focus on the feeling.
 Even if you don’t know the full meaning yet, feel the calm and respect in the words.

Tips for Beginners
Start with 3 or 9 repetitions. Use a mala if you’d like.Don’t worry about perfect pronunciation. Sincerity matters more.Learn the meaning slowly. Understanding will deepen over time.

Final Thought
Chanting the Navkar Mantra is a gentle, peaceful way to connect with your inner self. There’s no pressure—just start, stay consistent, and let the mantra guide you one breath at a time.