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PRATIKRAMAN RITUAL
I sincerely repent and ask forgiveness from all living beings for my above faults, which may have committed knowingly or unknowingly.
Tassa Michchhami Dukkadam.
2. Atichär of Satya (Truthfulness) Vow • I may have been untruthful toward others and myself, in thoughts,
words, or action. I may have encouraged or appreciated non-truthfulness in others. I may have spread rumors, disclosed someone's secrets, or breached someone's trust. I may have exaggerated or distorted facts for my personal gain. I may have used obscene or mean language. I may have used flattery or acted pretentiously to get what I wanted. I may have spoken the truth in such a way that it created violence,
pain or hostility in others. I sincerely repent and ask forgiveness from all living beings for my above faults, which may have committed knowingly or unknowingly.
Tassa Michchhami Dukkadam.
3. Atichär of Asteya (Non-stealing) Vow • I may have stolen or taken what was not rightfully mine.
I may have encouraged or appreciated stealing from others by
thoughts, words, or action. • I may have cheated on quantity or quality of goods that I sold. • I may have caused anger, pain, or even death to someone by
depriving them of their own property. I may have accepted or offered a bribe, committed fraud, smuggled goods, sold illegal goods, or violated government rules
relating to taxes, imports, and exports. I sincerely repent and ask forgiveness from all living beings for my above faults, which may have committed knowingly or unknowingly.
Tassa Michchhämi Dukkadam.
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