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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PRATIKRAMAN RITUAL
Pratikraman Observance of Self-Reflection
Pratikraman Ritual
The complete Pratikraman is observed in the following steps known as six Essentials (Avashyaka).
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Sämäyika Adoption Chauvisattho or Chaturvimshati-stava
Adopting vows of Sämäyika Praying to the 24 Tirthankars
Vandana
Pratikraman
Respecting Ascetics Repentance, Confession, and Forgiveness Non-attachment to the Body Religious Vows
Käyotsarga
Pratyakhyana or Pachchakhana
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Sämäyika Conclusion
Conclusion of Sämäyika
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Pratikraman Ritual Postures
ENGLISH PRATIKRAMAN
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