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wrong Dev, wrong Guru and wrong Dharm'.
(Because this is a type of pramarjana, the act has been made similar to that of performing pramarjana). Refer figure number 6.
Now take the muhapatti inwards in three steps from the finger tips towards the forearm, keeping it slightly above the hand and recite, “I accept right knowledge (Gyan), right faith (Darshan) and right conduct (Charitra)"
(Because we want these 3 things to be embedded in us)
Now in a continuous sweeping motion, move the muhapatti in the opposite direction from the wrist towards the fingers as though trying to remove something. Recite in mind, “I discard any disrespect or insolence towards true knowledge, faith and conduct”. Refer figure number 6.
(We want to get rid of these three things and therefore the act of sweeping them away)
I accept restraint of mind, speech and bodily activities (Because we want these 3 things to be embedded in us)
Now in a continuous sweeping motion, move the muhapatti in the opposite direction from the wrist towards the fingers as though trying to remove something. Recite in mind, “I discard inappropriate and impure activities of mind, speech and body”. Refer figure number 6.
(We want to get rid of these three things and therefore the act of sweeping them away)
25 verses to be recited and reflected upon during
inspection of body: (Because the goal here is to carry out internal cleansing, the external act of pramarjan is carried out here)
