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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3 attributes related to following the proper conviction or faith, knowledge, and conduct (Darshan, Jnän, and Charitra) 2 types of dhyana to Practice - which are Dharma dhyana and Shukla dhyana. 5 Activities and Regulations to Practice (5 Karan) Practice of yoga Practice total forgiveness Disinterest in worldly affairs and interest only in removal of Mithyätva and Kashaya (Interest in liberation - Samvega) Enduring hardships and suffering with equanimity known as conquering of Parishaha Endurance and fearlessness towards death and associated pains, and also acceptance of voluntary death known as Sanlekhanä
Twenty Seven Attributes of Ascetics Digambar Tradition Attributes of the Digambar monks (Sädhus) vary somewhat, with one significant requirement that male monks are sky-clad, or do not wear any clothing.
5 Great Vows Mahä-vrata 5 Samiti
Tryä Samiti (carefulness while walking) Bhäshä Samiti (carefulness in talking) Eshana Samiti (carefulness while receiving alms) Ädäna Nikshepana Samiti (carefulness while handling clothes or any object) Pärishthä-pänikä Samiti (carefulness while disposing of
bodily waste) 5 senses to control – To control the pleasures of five senses; touch, taste, smell, sight, hearing 6 Ävashyaks (Essential Duties - same as in Digambar Ächäryas)
Devapujä (Prayer to Tirthankars) Gurupästi (Devotion and service to Gurus) Swadhyay (Study of Scriptures) Sanyam (Self-restraint) Tapa (Penance) Däna (Imparting Knowledge and Protection of Life)
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