$JES 931 English Pratikramana Color E6

Author(s): Pravin K Shah
Publisher: JAINA Education Committee

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PRATIKRAMAN RITUAL
Internal or Bhäva Pratyakhyana 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 Pratyakhyana. One cannot attain true Bhäva 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 Bhäva pratyakhyana (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. C7.- 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
Shivmastu Sarva Sutra
Reflection on Universal Friendship
Reflection on Spirituality and Pure Consciousness
Some sutras from Atmasiddhi Shästra and Simple Text
Those who are ignorant of the supreme purpose of life will never be able to attain nirvana (liberation) in spite of their observance of the vows (vratas) and rules (niyama) of religious conduct and practice of chastity (Shilä) and tapas (penance).
Samaya särä, 153
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