________________ Internal or Bhava Pratyakhyana Renunciation of internal impure states of the soul such as ignorance, anger, greed, ego, deceit, nonrestraint, attachment and aversion are known as Bhava or true Pratyakhyana. One cannot attain true Bhava Pratyakhyana without performing complete Dravya Pratyakhyana. For instance, one can begin by renouncing delicious food and other luxuries and live a simple life. The true performance of Bhava pratyakhyana (true renunciation) leads to stoppage of new karma (Samvara), which gives rise to ultimate equanimity (Sambhava), and the attainment of liberation. Hence the religious vows foster spiritual advancement through self-control. Reflections on Spirituality At the conclusion of the Pratikraman, we have added certain sutras to reflect upon the qualities of our true teacher (Sadguru), universal peace, universal friendship, and spirituality of self by reciting certain sutras and text. Sutras Recited During Reflections Reflection on True Teacher Some sutras from Atmasiddhi (Sadguru) Shastra Reflection on Universal Peace Upsargah Kshayam Yanti Sutra Reflection on Universal Shivmastu Sarva Sutra Friendship Reflection on Spirituality and Some sutras from Atmasiddhi Pure Consciousness Shastra and Simple Text Pravin K Shah Jaina Education Committee jainaedu@gmail.com www.jainelibrary.org 919-859-4994
