Namo-kāra-aṭṭhakaṁ
The Homage Octet

Namo Arahato Sammā-

Sambuddhassa mahesino.

Homage to the Great Seer, the Worthy One, Rightly Self-awakened.

Namo Uttama-dhammassa

Svākkhātasseva tenidha.

Homage to the highest Dhamma, well-taught by him here.

Namo Mahā-saṅghassāpi

Visuddha-sīla-diṭṭhino.

And homage to the Great Saṅgha, pure in virtue & view.

Namo omātyāraddhassa

Ratanattayassa sādhukaṁ.

Homage to the Triple Gem beginning auspiciously with AUM.

Namo omakātītassa

Tassa vatthuttayassapi.

And homage to those three objects that have left base things behind.

Namo-kārappabhāvena

Vigacchantu upaddavā.

By the potency of this homage, may misfortunes disappear.

Namo-kārānubhāvena

Suvatthi hotu sabbadā.

By the potency of this homage, may there always be well-being.

Namo-kārassa tejena

Vidhimhi homi, tejavā.

By the majesty of this homage, may I be successful in this ceremony.