English Pratikraman Introduction and Ritual together for English Speaking Jains

Author(s): Mayur and Rita Lodaya (Speaker)
Publisher: JAINA Education Committee

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Internal or Bhäva Pratyäkhyäna
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 Pratyäkhyäna.
One cannot attain true Bhäva Pratyäkhyäna without performing complete Dravya Pratyäkhyäna. For instance, one can begin by renouncing delicious food and other luxuries and live a simple life. The true performance of Bhäva pratyäkhyäna (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.
PRATIKRAMAN RITUAL
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
(Sadguru)
Reflection on Universal Peace
Reflection on Universal Friendship
Reflection on Spirituality and Pure Consciousness
Some sutras from Atmasiddhi Shästra
Upsargäh Kshayam Yänti Sutra Shivmastu Sarva Sutra
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).
ENGLISH PRATIKRAMAN
Samaya särä, 153
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