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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4. Atichär of Brahmacharya (Chastity) Vow
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I may not have controlled my five senses from sensual pleasures.
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I may have encouraged, appreciated, or instigated lustfulness in others.
I sincerely repent and ask forgiveness from all living beings for my above faults, which I may have committed knowingly or unknowingly.
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I may not have avoided pleasures of the five senses in thoughts, words, or actions.
Tassa Michchhämi Dukkadam.
Recite 4 Namaskär sutra in silence while reflecting on ways in which you may have violated the vow of Chastity.
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I may have been unfaithful to my own spouse in thought, word, or deeds.
5. Atichär of Aparigraha: (Non-Possessiveness) Vow
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I may have been possessive, in thoughts, words, or action.
I may have encouraged or appreciated possessiveness in others.
I may have been greedy and had many attachments to other people or things.
I may have engaged in premarital and extramarital relations.
I may have intensified passions by consuming intoxicating substances like alcohol and illicit drugs.
I may have watched provocative movies or shows, read provocative magazines or books, or listened to provocative songs or talk.
I may accumulate possessions of no use, and I may have purchased some possessions just for enjoyment rather than my need.
I may have accumulated real estate property, garments, jewelry, housewares, furniture and any other personal items beyond my need.
I may have made more than customary profit in business or service.
I sincerely repent and ask forgiveness from all living beings for all my above faults which I may have committed knowingly or unknowingly.
Tassa Michchhämi Dukkadam.
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