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focus on the inner self, thus developing non-attachment towards our body while in meditation (Käyotsarga). To perform Käyotsarga in its true form, it is necessary to give up all passions.
Attachment to one's body must be renounced in order to perform virtuous meditation (Dharma Dhyäna) and pure meditation (Shukla Dhyäna). During Pratikraman ritual, this is accomplished by meditation upon Namaskär Sutra or Loggassa Sutra for certain duration after repentance and confession of sins. 6-Pratyakhyana - Taking religious vows (self-control, renunciation of sinful activities, or doing pious activities) is called pratyäkhyäna. This declaration is of two types - external (Dravya) and internal (Bhäva).
Renunciation of external things like food, shelter and other possessions is Dravya pratyäkhyäna.
Renunciation of internal impure states of the soul such as ignorance, anger, greed, ego, deceit, non-restraint, attachment and aversion are known as Bhäva or true Pratyäkhyäna.
One cannot attain true Bhäva Pratyäkhyäna without performing complete Dravya Pratyäkhyäna. For instance, one can begin by renouncing delicious food and other luxuries and live a simple life. The true performance of Bhäva pratyäkhyäna (true renunciation) leads to stoppage of new karma (Samvara), which gives rise to ultimate equanimity (Sambhäva), and the attainment of liberation.
Hence the religious vows foster spiritual advancement through self-control.
