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PRATIKRAMAN RITUAL
6.0 6th Essential: Religious Vows - Pratyakhyana At this time, we need to take one or more specific vows; such as to participate in virtuous activities and to control our desires. This is known as Pratyakhyana or Pachchakhäna. The duration of vows can be one hour, one evening, one day, one year or longer. Following are examples of vows that someone can take: 6.1 Personal Improvement Vows
Doing penance such as eating only one meal a day, eating no meals for a day, drinking boiled water only, or not eating at night. Doing charity, social, or religious work for a set amount of time each week or each month. Not disrespecting or getting angry with parents, children, relatives, and friends. Not talking in class or during prayer.
6.2 Spiritual Vows • Doing Sämäyika daily, weekly, or monthly.
Doing Pratikraman daily, weekly, or monthly. • Going to Päthashälä regularly.
6.3 Day-to-Day Vows • Not eating sweets or junk food • Not drinking soft drinks, or alcoholic beverages
Not watching TV, sports and other shows
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One should not speak unless asked to do so. One should not disturb others in conversation. One should not back-bite and indulge in
fraudulent untruth.
Mahavira (Dasavaikalika, 8/46)
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