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The collection of Gani says, “Therefore, stand up and pair up, let us say in front of the Jina, the time to serve the feet is pure, let us obtain the joy of wealth – the service of the supreme virtues of Shri Anandghanji, absorption in contemplation, contemplation with certainty; experience the purest taste, reach the feet of Devchandra.” The servant is given a vision, the Lord is well-disposed; whoever contemplates with absorption, for them the feet of Devchandra will be attained…
“Oh Jida! My mind is filled with your name.” – Shri Devchandraji, the Lord’s feet are clung to, they remain fresh, no other limbs are adorned. “The reader praises, I do not contemplate others, I sing the virtues of that Lord.” – Shri Yashovijayji
He who performs Pratikraman, does so with complete devotion and single-minded focus. He becomes aware of his own form through the knowledge of the pleasures, and he regrets any faults that may have occurred in the form of conduct in the other’s influence. He seeks forgiveness with a sincere heart, free from any feelings of attachment, “I renounce, I will not repeat, I will be virtuous.” He purifies the soul, he makes it heavy and light – he frees it from faults and even those faults that have not been committed. This Pratikraman, like the third type of medicine, strengthens the soul’s dharma. Because there are three types of medicine: (1) one removes the disease, if there is none, it creates one, (2) the second removes the disease, if there is none, it does not create any virtue or fault, (3) the third removes the disease, if there is none, it transforms it chemically. Thus, this Pratikraman, being like the third type of medicine, is beneficial.
And in this act of Pratikraman, he is also careful about the six essentials that are included. He takes the vow of Samayik and establishes himself in equanimity. When performing Pratyakhyan, he renounces the other’s influence. While studying, he dwells in the state of the soul. When performing the twenty-four hymns, he remembers the Lord’s innate form, and his mind contemplates the Lord’s virtues. When performing Sadguru Vandana, he contemplates the Lord’s supreme, wonderful, soul-liberating nature, and remembers the Lord’s supreme kindness. When performing Karyotsarg, he experiences a pure state of the soul, as if he were not dwelling in the body. When performing Alochana, he reveals his own faults honestly and openly. When performing Kshamapana, he seeks forgiveness from all beings with a sincere heart, and he develops a feeling of friendship with all the creatures of the world. For example –
“I seek forgiveness from all beings, may all beings forgive me. I will not repeat, I will be virtuous.” – Shri Pratikraman Sutra.