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.
