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while performing the same. Oh Lord! I request you to pardon me! Pardon me! Pardon me!
Oh Lord! I have performed the repentance for the past, equanimity for the present and resolved vow for the future; I beg your pardon for any mistakes committed by me while performing the same. Oh Lord! I request you to pardon me! Pardon me! Pardon me!
I pay special salutations to omniscient Lord, emancipated Lord and ascetics; 1 eulogize them and revere their infinite virtues. They are founders of congregation, guide for emancipation, beneficent to all, refuge to all, leaders of universe, etc. I bow down to you. Oh Lord! I seek permission to complete the vow of equanimity or sanvara chanting namaskara mantra thrice. Oh Lord! | request you to pardon me for any mistakes, errors or omissions! Please pardon me! Pardon me!
At sunset also one should perform the above pratikramana. Then do reading, contemplation, meditation and dhyaana. Contemplate that it is certain that everyone has to leave one's body but the time is unknown, it can be anytime; then why not to leave its attachment right now? Meaning thereby it is advisable to give up the attachment of the body immediately. In our eternal journey, this body is just a rest house and during this rest period if we do not achieve the most important goal then
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