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raised to the level of forehead, because the energy circle, which is called Ajna Chakra, lies between the eyebrows. Subsequent parts of the Sutra deal with the auxiliary aspects of the prayer and are therefore recited by lowering the hands.
Then the aspirant stands up for undertaking a Kausagga. For that purpose he first recites Arihant-Cheiyanam Sutra and thereafter Annatha Sutra. Then he stays in Kausagga for the duration of one Navakär Mantra and terminates it by uttering Namo Arihantänam. Then he recites aloud one small Stuti like the first stanza of Kallänkandam and then terminates this ritual by kneeling down once again while reciting Khamäsaman Sutra.
Since going to the temple involves violence relating to movement, this ritual should ideally start with the Iriyavahiyam Käusagga. If one wants to follow that practice, he should first kneel three times as indicated for commencing Chaitya Vandan. Then he should recite Iriyavahiyam, Tassa Uttari and Annatha Sutras and stay in Kausagga for a duration of 25 respirations. After terminating the Käusagga, he should recite the Logassa Sutra and then sit down for undergoing the formalities as explained above.
JAI JINENDRA.
