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starting from the left shoulder and recite, “I discard deceit and greed”. Refer figure number 13. (This is not to be said by women).
(As described above there are thus 4 pramarjanas of the back; however it is popularly referred to as 2 of the shoulder and 2 of the back=4 inspections)
Thereafter inspect and clean the middle and left, right sides of the left leg (i.e. 3 places) using the charavala (or ogho) respectively and say, “I care for life in the form of earth, water and fire”. (Respected Sadhu/Sadhviji bhagwant will say “Protect" instead of “Care for”). Refer figure number 14.
Then inspect and clean the middle and left, right sides of the right leg (i.e. 3 places) using the charavala (or ogho) respectively and say, “I protect life in the form of wind, plant and all moveable life forms”. Refer figure number 15.
(It is worthwhile to make an effort to learn proper inspection of the body and muhapatti from an experienced and learned person).
Making an effort to perform the inspection of muhapatti (25) and body (25), bearing in mind the 25 essentials of Dwadashavartta Vandan and adhering to the above described features of the inspection process, doing nothing more and nothing less, and doing so with complete thoughtfulness of mind, speech and body will enable greater shedding of karmas. Conversely, even a Sadhu Maharaj (Jain monk) performing such inspection without application of proper procedure, doing more or less and without thoughtfulness, will be considered guilty of insolence. Understanding the 15 points of body inspection for women:
Because a woman's head, chest and shoulders are always covered by clothing, those 10 inspections are not meant for women (3 of the head, 3 of the chest and 4 of the shoulders &
