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PREFACE
period of time the 4th essential "Pratikraman" ritual has been expanded to include all six essential acts (six Ävashyaka).
Hence the present Pratikraman ritual which covers all six Ävashyaka or six essential acts, occupies an important place in the Jain tradition, comparable to Sandhyä in the Vedic (Hindu) tradition, Namäj in Islam, Kharavela Avesta in the Zoroastrian faith, and confessional prayer in the Jewish & Christian traditions. The Pratikraman ritual is done by reciting various sutras and reflecting on their meaning. These sutras cover all six essential rituals.
The Shwetambar Murtipujak Tradition Pratikraman Sutras are compiled in this book. The Jaina Education Committee will be publishing similar books for other traditions.
Sutras are compiled with English Meaning
For daily morning and evening Pratikraman rituals, 51 different sutras are used as per the ritual process. These Sutras are listed in their original language, either Ardhamagadhi Prakrut or Sanskrut along with their English transliteration, and meaning in simple English. We have also provided some history and general meaning of these Sutras in this book
Pachchakhän
During the Pratikraman ritual, it is required that we need to take certain vows. All Sutras related to vows are listed in Hindi and in English in the Pachchakhäna chapter of this book.
Proper Recitation of Sutra.
To receive the maximum spiritual benefit of the Pratikraman ritual, it is required that each sutra be recited in its proper Chhand (method of recitation). We have compiled the list of each Sutra and its corresponding Chhanda in the Chhanda chapter of this book.
Mudras or Postures
Also, to receive maximum spiritual benefit, each sutra be recited in a proper physical posture. We have compiled a list of Postures (with photographs) in which the Sutras need to be recited. See the chapter on Mudra
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