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and good. It is a prayer done whole-heartedly of repeatedly seeking forgiveness from various creatures - even from single sensed beings like plants and microorganisms that they may have harmed while eating and doing routine activities. Its text very humblyseeks forgiveness and lays foundation of friendship for the entire universe.
Thus a periodic introspection to reflect on spiritual journey and mental set up penitential retreat, a critical and analytical process of auditing of all the transactions conducted by the soul is advised to maintain a balanced state of mind. Penitential retreat is a practice performed by monks twice a day of contemplation and reflections on vows and past transgressions and making resolutions for the next period. Lay followers do it periodically - daily, fortnightly or yearly.
Forgiveness is one of the main virtues that need to be cultivated by its followers. Forgiveness forms part of one of the ten characteristics of the religion. Forgiveness calmly proceeds to release them by going back to their roots. Forgiveness is not humiliation. If the mind is equi-disposed there would be spread out of sweet fragrance of forgiveness in the life. An act of forgiveness changes the heart of guilty by any nature. The forgiveness creates the life harmonious from nonharmonious stage, by making free from the state of enmity, non-speaking and anger. Forgiveness helps one to conquer anger and adjust according to circumstances. When anger is conquered, the spirit of forgiveness springs in the soul. His forbearance is perfect, who does not get excited with anger even when terrible afflictions
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