$JES 941 Pratikraman Sutra Book in English

Author(s): JAINA Education Committee
Publisher: JAINA Education Committee

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PRATIKRAMAN - OBSERVANCE OF SELF-REFLECTION
Attachment to one's body must be renounced in order to perform virtuous meditation (Dharma Dhyana) and pure meditation (Shukla Dhyana). During Pratikraman ritual, this is accomplished by meditation upon Namaskär Sutra or Loggassa Sutra for certain duration after repentance and confession of sins. 6. - Pratyakhyana or Pachchakhäna - Taking Religious Vows
Taking religious vows (self-control, renunciation of sinful activities, or doing pious activities) is called pratyakhyana. This declaration is of two types - external (Dravya) and internal (Bhäva). External or Dravya pratyäkhyana Renunciation of external things like food, shelter and other possessions is Dravya pratyäkhyäna. 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.
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