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Ichchami Khamasaman
lehehami Rhamasaman
Ichchami Khamasamano
Vandium Javanijjae Nisseehiae Mattaena Vandami
Meaning:
I wish to bow down to Great Saints. I wish to keep away from sinful acts with my best efforts. I bow down with the head.
This sutra is recited while offering respect to Tirthankar image at the temple or to the monks/nuns in a specific posture wherein the five body parts, namely two hands, two knees and the forehead, touch the floor together. This sutra is recited three times in front of a Tirthankar image at the temple.
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