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## General Pratikraman Form
**Yoga Shastra, Third Light, Verse 129 explains:** When the soul, under the influence of the Audayik Bhav (state of being) from the Kshayopa-shamic Bhav (state of being), again goes against the right path, i.e., returns to the Kshayopa-shamic Bhav, it is also called Pratikraman. This is the same meaning as above. Another meaning could be: "Prati-Prati-Kramanam Pratikramanam," meaning, the movement (Kraman) towards the auspicious Yoga (Shubh Yoga) that leads to Moksha (liberation) is Pratikraman. It is said: Pratikraman is that which frees the Sadhu (saint) from all afflictions like Maya-shalya (affliction of Maya) and leads him towards auspicious Yoga (Shubh Yoga) (makes him behave accordingly). This Pratikraman is related to the sinful actions of the past, present, and future.
**Here, there is a doubt:** Pratikraman is only related to the past. It is said: "I do Pratikraman for the sins committed in the past. I control (stop) the sins of the present and I do Pacchakkhan (repentance) for the sins of the future." Here, only Pratikraman of the past is mentioned, then how is it related to all three times?
**The answer is:** The meaning of the word "Pratikraman" should be understood as "to stop (refrain) from inauspicious Yoga (Ashubh Yoga)." It is also said: "Just as there is Pratikraman of Mithyatva (false belief), similarly, there is Pratikraman of Asanayam (lack of self-control), Kshaya (passions), Pramad (carelessness), and Aprashast (bad) Yoga." The conclusion is that refraining from these five is called Pratikraman. In this, the Pratikraman related to the past is the cessation of inauspicious Yoga through Ninda (condemnation), the Pratikraman related to the present is the cessation of present inauspicious Yoga through Sanvar (control), and the Pratikraman related to the future is the cessation of future inauspicious Yoga through Pacchakkhan (repentance). In this way, there is no objection to the cessation of inauspicious Yoga related to all three times being called Trikal-Pratikraman (Pratikraman of three times).
**Further, this Pratikraman is of five types:** Daivsik (daily), Ratrik (nightly), Paakshik (fortnightly), Chaturmasik (quarterly), and Saavatsarik (annual). The one done at the end of the day is called Daivsik, the one done at the end of the night is called Ratrik, the one done at the end of the fortnight is called Paakshik, the one done at the end of four months is called Chaturmasik, and the one done at the end of the year is called Saavatsarik Pratikraman.
**Again, this Pratikraman is of two types:** Dhruv (fixed) and Adhruv (unfixed). In the Bharat and Airavat Kshetras (regions) and in the Tirth (pilgrimage) of the first and last Tirthankaras (liberated souls), it is Dhruv. Whether there are daily offenses or not, it is necessary to do Pratikraman twice a day, morning and evening. And in the Tirth of the 22 Tirthankaras in between and in the Mahavideha Kshetra, Pratikraman is done only when there is a reason, i.e., when there is a fault, therefore it is Adhruv.
**This is also said:** The Dharma (religion) of the first and last Jineshwara (liberated souls) is with Pratikraman, i.e., in their reign, it is necessary for Sadhus and Sadhvis (saints) to do Pratikraman twice a day. And in the Tirth of the 22 Tirthankaras in between, Pratikraman is done only when there is a reason (when there is a fault).
**The method of Pratikraman has been explained by the ancient Acharyas (teachers):** It should be known according to the Gathas (verses). (A. Ni. 1258) We are only giving their meaning here.
**For the purification of the five types of conduct, Sadhus and Shravaks (lay followers) should also do Pratikraman with the Guru (teacher), and in the absence of the Guru Maharaj, the Shravak should do it alone.**
**1.** First of all, start by doing Devavandan (salutation to the Gods) and then give four Khamasamana (apologies) at the beginning, saying "Bhagwan Hum..." etc., and touch the ground with your forehead and say "Savvas Vi."
**2.** After that, give Miccha Mi Dukkadam (apology for all transgressions).
**3.** Then, say the Samayik Satar, "Yakt Ichchhami Thami Kaussagg..." etc., and keep both hands hanging down, pressing the Chola Patta (sacred cloth) above the waist with your elbows.
**4.** And do Kaussagg (confession) free from the 19 faults like Ghotak (pride). In this, keep the Chola Patta four fingers below the navel and four fingers above the knee (Shravaks should also keep their dhoti in this way).
**5.** In Kaussagg, remember the transgressions committed during the day one by one in your heart and complete the Kaussagg by saying the Namokkar Mantra. Then, say "Logass" openly.
**6.** After that, do Sandasa Pramardjan (purification of the body) and sit down, keeping both hands long so that they don't touch each other, and do the Pratilekhan (reflection) of the mouth with 25 words and the body with 25 words.
**7.** Then, stand up and do the 25 necessary-pure Vandans (salutations) with Vinay (humility) and according to the method, free from the 32 faults.
**8.** After that, bow down to the upper part of the body properly, hold the Muhpatti (mouth cloth) and Rajoharan (purification cloth) in both hands, and confess the transgressions you thought about in Kaussagg in front of the Guru, openly, according to the Gyanadhikram (knowledge and conduct).
**9.** After that, sit down in Jayana (meditation posture) and with effort, become Apramat (attentive) and say "Karemi Bhanta..." etc., and say the Vandittu Sutra (salutation formula). In this, say the remaining Sutra, "Abbudhio Mi Arahanae..." etc.
**Note:** It is not clear here which Devavandan to do.