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
Not looking at a person of the opposite gender with the sense of sensual pleasure Not thinking of the past sensual pleasures of one's life Not staying with a person of another gender Not talking about a person of the opposite gender with pleasure Not occupying the seat that was used by a person of the opposite gender for even a short time Not staying nearby where a couple might be staying
Not consuming intoxicating substances, such as alcohol or drugs. • Always eating less than one's appetite • Not decorating the body Avoidance of the Four Passions: He completely avoids the four passions: anger, ego, deception and greed, thereby having control over the four Kashayas. Adherence to the Five Great Vows: He completely follows the five great vows: non-violence, truthfulness, non-stealing, celibacy, and non-possessiveness, which are collectively known as the five Mahävratas. Observance of Five Spiritual Codes of Conducts: Observance of the fivefold spiritual code of conduct: Right Conviction (Samyak Darshan), Right Knowledge (Samyak Jnän), Right Conduct (Samyak Chäritra), Right Austerities (Samyak Tapa), and Vigor (Virya). This is known as following the five Ächäras. Following of the Five Samitis: Awareness and care while walking, speaking, accepting anything, placing or replacing any items, and disposing of human waste and other items. This is known as following the five Samitis. Following the Three Guptis Constraint of the mind speech and body. This is known as following the three Guptis.
1.4 Observation of Muhapatti The Muhapatti (handkerchief) is used to cover the mouth or keep it in front of mouth so that one minimizes in order to minimize violence towards invisible bacteria in the air.
ENGLISH PRATIKRAMAN
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