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How is Pratikraman done?
Pratikramana is also done while performing the sāmāyika (periodic concentration). In performing sāmāyika, the śrāvaka has to stand facing north or east and bow to the Pañca-Parameṣṭhi. He then sits down and recites the Namokara mantra a certain number of times, and finally devotes himself to holy meditation.
What is Devasi Pratikraman?
Combined together Pratikraman means to go back, review, confess, and repent the bad thoughts and deeds from our daily activities. As a Jain householder we are supposed to observe 12 minor vows against five major vows observed by monks and nuns.
How long is Samvatsari Pratikraman?
Pratikraman performed during DAS LAKSHNA has the following features: About 20 to 30 minutes long. Not structured, Flexible. Done individually or collectively.
Why do Jains follow paryushan?
WHY IS PARYUSHAN CELEBRATED? Paryushan is a time for self-analysis and soul searching. Paryushan provides a break from routine life and allows us to reflect and contemplate on our past conduct, in the light of the teachings of Jainism and make a determination to lead a spiritually cleaner life in the future.
Why paryushan is celebrated for 8 days?
Paryushan is an eight-day fasting period described as a purification process. Jains hope to seek forgiveness for their sins, try to forgive those who have wronged them and at the same time aim for higher spiritual goals. Fasting is a simple and proven way to cleanse one’s body, including one’s bad karma.
What is the purpose of Paryushan?
Paryushan is the time for making up and cleaning the dirt, which is in the form of karma collected on our soul. The festival stands for the celebration of spiritual awareness and is one of the most important annual festivals of Jain religion. The festival lasts eight days.
Can Jains eat honey?
Honey is forbidden, as its collection would amount to violence against the bees. Jain texts declare that a śrāvaka (householder) should not cook or eat at night.
How do you reply to Michhami Dukkadam?
Answer should be “Micchami Dukkadam/uttam kshama”. It’s a Jain festival when people ask for forgiveness to each other, if they have hurt you knowingly or unknowingly by any means and the every time when they ask for forgiveness you can respond by replying the same to them or you can say “wholeheartedly accepted”.
What does Michhami Dukkadam mean?
Michchhāmi Dukkaḍaṃ (मिच्छामि दुक्कडम्), also written as michchha mi dukkadam, is an ancient Indian Prakrit language phrase, found in historic Jain texts. Its Sanskrit equivalent is “Mithya me duskrtam” and both literally mean “may all the evil that has been done be in vain”.
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