ISJS Jainism Study Notes E5 Vol 03

Author(s): International School for Jain Studies
Publisher: International School for Jain Studies

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3.1. Six Essentials (avyakas)
Six essential Practices/ Duties recommended to be performed daily are:
1) Practice of Equanimity (Sāmāyika)
2) Worship the twenty-four Tirthamkaras (Caturvirśati-stava)
3) Salutations to Ascetics (Vandanā)
4) Introspection and Repentance (Pratikramana)
5) Non-attachment to the Body (Kayotsarga)
6) Vows of Renunciation (Pratyäkhyāna / Paccakhāna)
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In the present context Sāmāyika and Pratikramaṇaare most important.
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associated emotions. Further progress will result from the change of Tejasa-lesya to Padmalesya and the final change of Padma to Sukla-lesya will result in the total eradication of negative emotions such as anger, cruelty and hatred.
This can be achieved in a number of ways based on self-realization through introspection, meditation and contemplation on the nature of the pure state of the soul. Some of the important and effective practices and rituals recommended in the Jain way of life are mentioned below.
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3.1.1. Practice of Equanimity (Sāmāyika)
The concept of Samayika is unique to Jainism. Sāmāyika has its origin from the word 'sama', meaning equal. It is also related to word 'Samaya' (time) and has been used in Jain scriptures to denote Soul. Thus, Sāmāyika is a process of practicing equanimity for purifying the soul (eliminating karmic-bondage) for a period of time. Important components of Sāmāyika are the study of scriptures (svädhyāya), contemplation (anuprekṣā) and meditation (dhyāna), Sāmāyika should be practiced for at least 48 minutes (1 muhūrata) every day to eliminate feelings of affection and aversion (rāga and dveṣa) to cultivate a state of detachment (vitarāgata) free of passions (kaṣāya).
3.1.1.1. Twelve Contemplations (Bäraha Anuprekṣā/Bhāvanā)
Equanimity comes from non-attachment which, in turn, is cultivated through contemplation on the following twelve aspects of reality:
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