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Panchindiya Sutra
Pancindiya-Samvarano,
Taha Nava-Viha-Bambhacera-Guttidharo.
Cauviha-Kasäya-Mukko,
la Atthärasa-Gunehim Sanjutto.
Panch-Mahavvaya-Jutto,
Panch-Vihäyära-Pälana-Samattho.
Panch-Samio Tigutto,
Chattisa-guno Guru Majjha.
Meaning:
Panchindiya Sutra
Panchidiya Sutra is recitation of 36 attributes of head of Jain congregation (Acharya), the teacher, the Guru.
Panchidiya Sutra is recited to invoke the spiritual master and therefore it is known as Sthapana (invocation) sutra. When it is not possible to have presence of an Archarya, a holy book, with Namaskar Sutra and Panchidiya sutra can be placed on a wooden stand as a symbolic representation.
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