Pratikramana Full Version

Author(s): Dada Bhagwan
Publisher: Mahavideh Foundation

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[2] Every Religion Supports Pratikraman
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is why, when you do pratikraman, the hook is freed. That is why the Lord has given all the three components of alochanapratikraman-pratyakhyan, in one word. There is no other way. Now when can one do pratikraman? It is when one has the awareness of the Self. That awareness arises after attaining Gnan from the Gnani Purush.
Alochana, pratikraman and pratyakhyan combined are the essence of Lord Mahavir's teachings. And in this path of Akram Vignan, the Gnani Purush is the essence of all teaching. You should simply understand that the Gnani's Agnas (directives given by the Gnani) is your religion as well as penance. But alas! From time immemorial, people have had a tendency to interfere and not follow instructions.
These Are Not Lord Mahavir's Pratikramans
That is the Essence of Religion
If it is real pratikraman, then pratikraman and pratyakhyan is the essence of the entire scriptures of the Jain religion.
Seeker: This is very scientific.
Dadashri: Yes, it is very scientific. Repentance is in all religions but the scientific part is pratikraman and pratyakhyan! They are scientific; the method itself is scientific and anger, pride, deceit and greed will decrease. One does have control over his anger, pride, deceit and greed but, generally, people do not want to reduce them.
(34) Everywhere, it begins with repenting (prashchyataap). Yes, the Christians start with repentance. Even the Muslims have repentance. People say, 'We are repenting for everything we have done.' Here 'we' have given it in the form of pratikraman; 'we' tell you to do pratikraman whenever arikraman occurs. Arikraman means that you went beyond what is acceptable in worldly interactions and so you have to do pratikraman for it.
Seeker: Sometimes there is interference (dakho-dakhal) because there is a lot of sensitivity; what should one do to stop that from occurring?
Dadashri: Do pratikraman and repent and have an inner intent, This should not occur and this should occur.' The one who has learned the Nine Kalams of Dadashri is blessed.