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The scholars of Agams have dwelt in detail on divisions and sub-divisions of pratikraman. Primarily there are two type of pratikraman namely dravya pratikraman and bhava (inner) pratikraman. The pratikraman which is practiced only to follow the tradition and to gain applause is called dravya pratikraman. In it the practitioner recites the various lessons of the Sutra but does not reflect on their real meaning. Further, he does not feel in his heart hatred for the sins committed by him. Such a practitioner recites pratikraman daily but again and again commits the same sins.
In bhava pratikraman, the practitioner practices pratikraman with complete concentration of the mind. He recollects his sins and it generates in him severe abhorrence towards them. He remains vigilant so that such faults may not be committed again and the real practikraman is bhava pratikraman. Self purification and salvation can be attained only through it.
In reply to the query raised by Gautam about the result of practice of pratikraman, Bhagawan Mahavir replied, 'Gautam! Through pratikraman, the spiritual practitioner recollects the deviations committed by him in practice of the vows. Then by meticulously practicing the vows, he stops the inflow of karmic matter. He becomes free from major faults. His life of restraint becomes pure and spotless. He becomes extremely vigilant in practices of five samitis and three guptis. He gains right conduct and practices the life of self-restraint in a state of equanimity.
In the absence of pratikraman, salvation is not possible. So in Aavashyak Sutra it is termed as essential spiritual practice. The practitioner of pratikraman who with full concentration daily practices it both the times namely after sunset and before sunrise gains liberation from the worldly turmoil soon.
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IVth Chp.: Pratikraman
