Samayik And Chaityavandan Vidhi

Author(s): Manu Doshi
Publisher: Manu Doshi

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Let us now briefly examine the formalities of Sämäyik. Those formalities are worthwhile and meaningful for those who understand the meaning and realize the significance of the concerned Sutras. As said above, the main objective of performing Sämäyik is to attain equanimity. Formalities are laid down for providing the prerequisites of physical cleanliness, pious environments, regard for preceptor, utmost care for not hurting even the minute beings, concentration and sense of withdrawal from the worldly involvement.
One should get physically cleaned, put on clean clothes, hold Muhapatti in hand between the palm and the thumb and sit in front of preceptor's seat, if there be one. Otherwise he should set a religious book on a small stand, place over it the Navakarväli and assume that apparatus to be the seat of the preceptor. Then holding Muhapatti in the left hand and extending the right palm towards that seat, he should recite the Navakärmantra and Panchindiya Sutra
Thereafter he should kneel down while reciting the Khamäsaman Sutra and then undertake a Käusagga by reciting Iriyavahiyam, Tassa Uttari and Annatha Sutras. After terminating the Käusagga he should recite the Loggassa Sutra aloud.
Every religious activity is to be undertaken with the appropriate permission. Therefore, now the aspirant first seeks permission to inspect Muhapatti. He first bows by reciting Khamasaman Sutra and asks: 'Ichchhakären Sandisah Bhagvan, Sämäyik Muhapatti Padilehun? As the permission is granted by the Guru or is assumed in his absence, he would say 'Ichchham'. Then he unfolds the Muhapatti and turns it 3 times to make sure that not even a minutest insect has crept in. If there has been any, he should carefully remove it and put it in a place, where it does not get hurt. The purpose is to remain utmost vigilant in observance of non-violence.
The aspirant is now ready for commencing Sämäyik. For that purpose he again bows with Khamasaman Sutra and asks: 'Ichchhakären Sandisah Bhagvan, Sämäyik Sandisähu?' As the permission is given, he would say 'Ichchham' Then after bowing he would ask: Ichchhakären Sandisah Bhagvan, Sämäyik Thäun? As the permission is given, he would say "Ichchhamn'. Then he recites one Navakärmantra with the folded hands and prays for administering the oath of Sämäyik by uttering: 'Ichchhakäri Bhagvan, Pasäykari Sämäyik Dandak Uchcharavo Ji'. Thereupon, the preceptor or some elder administers the oath by reciting the Karemi Bhante Sutra.
Then he seeks the permission to sit by bowing and asking "Ichchhakären Sandisah Bhagvan, Besane Sandisähu? As the permission is given, he would say 'Ichchham' Then after bowing, he would ask: Ichchhakären Sandisah Bhagvan, Besane Thäun? As the permission is given, he would say 'Ichchham'. and occupies the seat. Then he seeks the permission for starting Self-study. For that purpose he bows and asks: 'Ichchhakären Sandisah Bhagvan, Sajjäy Sandisähu? As the permission is given, he would say 'Ichchham' Then after bowing he would ask: Ichchhakären Sandisah Bhagvan, Sajjäy Karun? As the permission is given, he would say 'Ichchham'. He then recites three