English Pratikraman Ritual for English Speaking Jains

Author(s): Mayur and Rita Lodaya (Speaker)
Publisher: JAINA Education Committee

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The complete Pratikraman is observed in the following steps known as six Essentials (Ävashyaka).
1A Sämäyika Adoption
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Chauvisattho or Chaturvimshati-stava
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Pratikraman Observance of Self-Reflection
1B
Pratikraman Ritual
Vandanä
Pratikraman
PRATIKRAMAN RITUAL
Käyotsarga
Pratyäkhyäna or Pachchakhäna
Sämäyika Conclusion
Adopting vows of Sämäyika
Praying to the 24 Tirthankars
Respecting Ascetics
Repentance, Confession, and Forgiveness
Non-attachment to the Body
Religious Vows
Conclusion of Sämäyika
Pratikraman Ritual Postures
ENGLISH PRATIKRAMAN
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