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Samvatsari Pratikramana
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one day and one night, I will live like a monk, to become pure by doing so. That day I will observe fast or eat only once; abstain from passions; and avoid jewelry, gold, flower garlands, cosmetics, and all other worldly things. I will observe the same mentally, verbally, and physically.
There are following five major violations pertaining to this vow
of
practicing the life of a monk:
1. Making bed carelessly without taking care of living beings like insects etc.
2. Not sweeping or sweeping carelessly the place for making the bed, 3. Not watching carefully the places while walking,
4. Disposing the excreta carelessly without looking for living beings, or 5. Not following this vow in proper manner.
If I have indulged in any of the above acts, then may all my such sins be dissolved. TASSA MICHCHHAMI DUKKADAM.
12 - ATITHI SAMVIBHAG VRAT - SHARING
WITH GUESTS AND OTHERS This vow is to share food and provisions with ascetics, or with whoever, who may come to get food and provisions. I shall cherish desire of offering and sharing with monks and others who have renounced everything; who take only innocent food and water, who wear simple white clothes, use wooden pots and utensils, etc.
There are following five major violations pertaining to this vow of sharing with guests and others:
