The Namaskara Sutra, a Prayer of Praise

I bow down to those who have reached omniscience in the flesh and teach the road to everlasting life in the liberated state.

I bow down to those who have attained perfect knowledge and liberated their souls of all karma.

I bow down to those who have experienced self-realisation of their souls through self-control and self-sacrifice.

I bow down to those who understand the true nature of soul and teach the importance of the spiritual over the material.

I bow down to those who strictly follow the five great vows of conduct and inspire us to live a virtuous life.

To these five types of great souls I offer my praise.

Such praise will help diminish my sins.

Giving this praise is most auspicious.

So auspicious as to bring happiness and bliss.