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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Appendix
1. Twelve Vows of Lay People (Shrävaks and
Shrävikäs)
Jain ethics outlines the following twelve vows of limited nature to be carried out by lay people. Every Jain should adopt these vows according to one's individual capacity and circumstances with the intent to ultimately adopt the 5 Mahävratas (great vows). These vows are to be followed in thought, action, and speech, and others should be encouraged to follow them as well.
During the Pratikraman, lay people reflect on minor violations (Atichär) that occurred in the past of these vows. One would ask for forgiveness for his/her past minor violations, which may have occurred knowingly or unknowingly. He/she would reflect on each of these violations so that in the future they would not repeat the same errors and be more aware if such circumstances arise.
Five Main Vows of Limited
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Ahimsa Anuvrata
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Satya Anuvrata Achaurya Anuvrata Brahmacharya Anuvrata Aparigraha Anuvrata
8 Anartha-danda Vrata
Three Merit Vows (Guna-vratas): Dik Vrata Bhoga Upbhoga Vrata
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Four Disciplinary Vows Sämäyika Vrata
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10 Desävakäsika Vrata
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11 Paushadha Vrata
12 Atithi Samvibhäg Vrata
Nature (Anuvratas):
Limited Vow of Non-violence
Limited Vow of Truthfulness Limited Vow of Non-stealing Limited Vow of Chastity Limited Vow of Non-attachment
Vow of Limited Area of Activity Vow of Limited Use of Consumable and Nonconsumable items Vow of Avoidance of Purposeless Sins (Shikshä-vratas):
Vow of Equanimity and Meditation for Limited duration Vow of Activity within Limited Space and duration
Vow of Ascetic's life for a Limited Duration
Vow of Charity
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