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B) Meaning:
This is in praise of Lord ShantiNath and other
Tirthankars. Recitation of the above helps overcome fears of water,
fire, poison, snakes, disease, war, enemies, robber, ghost and the
like. Also, we request peace and well being of all living beings in
the world.
XVI. Kayotsarg or meditation: Close your eyes, sit straight, and recite
namokar mantra 27 times.
(This will complete the recitation of this
mantra for 108 times). This meditation is done in order to get rid
of our past and present bad karmas and resulting stress.
XVII. Pachchkhan or Vow to give up:
At this time, one takes one or more vows to control ones desires
for one hour, one evening, one day or longer. For example, one
could take any or all of the following vows:
A. Not to eat
B. Not to drink C. Not to get angry D. Not to watch T.V.
E. Not to argue
F. Not to talk, etc...
XVIII. The Procedure to Complete the Samayik
A) Sutra: "Ehava Navama Samayik Vritna Panch Aiyara Janiyavva.
Na Samayariyavva Tan Jana Te Aloun Manaduppanihane Vaya-Duppanihaane
Kaayaduppanihaane Saamaayiyassa Sai Akaranaya Saamaaiyassa
Anavatthiyassa karanaya Tassa Miccha Mi Dukkadam.
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