Other Jain Symbols
The Om symbol is used in ancient Jain scriptures to represent the five lines of the Navakar mantra, which is the most important part of the daily prayer in the Jain religion. The Navakar mantra honors the five Panch Parmeshtis (great virtuous entities). The five parmeshtis are:
- Siddhas: liberated souls
- Arihantas: enlightened beings (Tirthankars or Jinas)
- Acharyas: spiritual leaders
- Upadhyays: spiritual teachers
- Sadhus and Sadhvis: spiritual practitioners
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