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Every day Jains bow their heads and say their universal prayer, the Namokar-mantra. All good work and events start with this prayer of salutation and worship.

''Namo Arihantanam:'' - I bow to the [[arhatarhant paramesthi|Arahantas]], the perfected human beings, Godmen.<br/>

''Namo Siddhanam:'' - I bow to the [[siddha parameshti|Siddhas]], liberated bodiless souls, God.<br/>

''Namo Aayariyanam:'' - I bow to the Acharyas, the masters and heads of congregations.<br/>

''Namo Uvajjhayanam:'' - I bow to the Upadhyayas, the spiritual teachers.<br/>