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refrain from all good and bad thought-activities. At the same time it is necessary for him not to engage himself in the flickering thought-activities concerning various attributes and modifications of all the six substances (Dravyas). He should devote his whole attention to the realisation of the pure nature of his own Self. It is only in this condition of self-absorption that a Saint is said to perform Avashyaka Karma (Independent Action).
From the practical point of view they may be briefly described as follows :(1) Pratikramana--Repen tence means the
statement of the sins and transgressions committed by a Saint, during the performance of his daily routine; and making
penance for them. (2) Pratyakhyana-Renunciation means resol
ving to avoid particular thought-activities and actions in future, which tend to disturb the performance of essential
duties. (3) Stuti or praising and
Vandana i.e. prostration to the worshipful Saints. They are both aspects of
(4) Vand
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