1. Analysis and Meaning of Samvatsari Pratikraman
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Analysis and Meaning of Samvatsari Pratikraman
Anop R. Vora
Rochester, NY
Most members of our community go through the Pratikraman ritual at least once a year either because of deep faith in the religion or tradition or for whatever other reason. This is indeed very positive. I do not know of any other religion where the procedure for repentance and atonement is so nicely structured. The problem we are facing is that a vast majority of our community goes through this ritual without understanding a word of it.
We are a very highly educated and intelligent community. We need to develop better appreciation of the ritual and get more mileage from it. Any ritual we perform must touch our heart and must impact our innermost sentiments and feelings.
The presentation you are about to hear is a humble attempt to increase your understanding and awareness of the most important ritual in our religion.

2. Content 1. Reasons for the presentation & Goals
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Content
1. Reasons for the presentation & Goals
2. Generic Meaning of Pratikraman
3. Types of Pratikramans
4. Different Formats/Traditions
5. Six Essentials
6. Macro Structure
7. Translation of frequently used Prakrit words
8. Observations
9. Acknowledgments
10.References
This slide shows the content of the presentation.

3. Introduction Reasons for the Presentation
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Introduction
Reasons for the Presentation
Performing any ritual without understanding its meaning has a very limited benefit.
Awareness is the key to spiritual success.
Goals
To improve understanding of the Pratikraman Ritual at the macro level.
To help improve one’s thought pattern and behavior
In my humble opinion, performing any religious ritual without understanding its meaning has a very limited benefit. The ritual can change us from within and elevate us spiritually only if we are aware of what we are doing. This awareness can also motivate us to dig deeper and make us grow further.
Please remember understanding and awareness are the critical factors that influence us in the way we think and behave.
Because of the time limitations, I will not be able to translate the sutras line by line. I will give general meaning of the most of the sutras to spark your interest. Hopefully, this will be only the beginning of the learning process.

4. Generic Meaning of Pratikraman
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Generic Meaning of Pratikraman
It Means
To Come Back
To retreat from the worldly sins
To get away from the tendency of Finding fault in others, criticizing others and to develop the habit of self analysis, self improvement, and introspection
Repentance/atonement
The generic meaning of Pratikraman is to come closer to our real self and experience divine qualities such as compassion, equanimity, humility, forgiveness and others. It also means to retreat from the worldly sins. The ritual gives us a constant reminder of where we might be erring.
In addition, the ritual is designed to serve as a vehicle for repentance, atonement, self improvement and introspection.
It could indeed be a great tool if we only knew its potential.

5. Types of Pratikramans Devsi(Evening) Raisi(Morning) Pakkhi (Fortnight)
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Types of Pratikramans
Devsi(Evening)
Raisi(Morning)
Pakkhi (Fortnight)
Chaumasi(4 mos.)
Samvatsari (year)
There are 5 different types of Pratikramans based on the frequency. Every Jain is supposed to perform a Pratikraman at least once a year.

6. Different Formats /Traditions
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Different Formats /Traditions
Pratikramans composed in Prakrit/Sanskrit/Gujarati/Hindi
Pratikramans composed in English (JAINA (Narendra Sheth), Dr. Surendra Singhavi, Dr. Mukesh Doshi, Pravin K. Shah, Manubhai Doshi)
FORAMTS
Pratikramans are available in different languages. Old sutras were written in Ardha Magadhi in the times of Lord Mahavira. Later on Some Sutras were written in Sanskrit. More recently, Pratikramans have been composed in Hindi, Gujarati, and English.
The English version is being continuously refined. JAINA came up with the English format in 1992, Pravin Shah of NC in 1997, Dr. Surendra Sanghavi in Pravin is refining the old version, Manubhai Doshi is in the process of coming up another version, Dr. Mukesh Doshi is using a modified version of Pravin’s format. All English formats are about an hour long.
TRADITIONS
I was brought up as Swetamber Murtipujak in Vallabhipur/Bhavnagar area and therefore my presentation is heavily slanted towards that tradition.
IN the spirit of Anekantwad & as a sign of respect, I would like to show the traditions followed by other sects as well. Please correct me if I make any mistakes in presenting their traditions because I do not wish to hurt any one’s feelings.

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DIGAMBAR TRADITION
·       No special Samvatsari Pratikraman as such
·    Pratikraman performed during DAS LAKSHNA has the following features:
About 20 to 30 minutes long
Not structured, Flexible
Done individually or collectively
Consists of Navakar Mantra, Few Prayers (Stuties), and Alochana Path (miniature version of Atichar)
Used to be done in Prakrit in the old days; now done in Hindi
This slide shows a summary of Digambar tradition.

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KANJI SWAMI TRADITION
·       No special Samvatsari Pratikraman as such
· Pratikraman performed during DAS LAKSHNA has the following features:
·    About 90 minutes long (Devsi about 1 hour, no Raisi)
Structured
Composed by Himatbhai Pandit about 50 years ago
Does not have long sutras such as Atichar, Vandittu, Ajit Shanti, or Brahat Shanti
No large Kausagg either
Consists of Shrimad Rajachandra’s writings such as APURVA AVASAR, ATMA SIDDHI STANZAS, LETTER OF SIX PADAS plus stanzas from Samaysar
DONE IN GUJARATI OR HINDI
This slide shows the tradition used by the followers of Gurudev Kanji Swami.

9. Shrimad Rajchandra Tradition
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Shrimad Rajchandra Tradition
·       Samvatsari Pratikraman: 2 ½ hours long,
Daily Pratikraman: 1 hr
·    Samvatsari Pratikraman has following features:
Structured
Called BHAV PRATIKRAMAN, Composed by Shrimad
Rajachandra Gyanmandir Trust in easy Gujarati
Structured around 6 essentials
Does not have long sutras such as Vandittu,
Ajit Shanti, or Brahat Shanti
Atichar recomposed
Includes songs and KHSHMAPANA PATH composed by
Shrimad Rajchandra
Includes Maitri Bhavnu Pavitra.., Ratnakar Pachchishi etc.
Tradition used by the followers of Shrimad Rajachandra.

10. STHANKAVASI TRADITION
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STHANKAVASI TRADITION
Samvatsari Pratikraman about 2 hours long:
- Structured
- Does not have long sutras such as Ajit Shanti and Brahat Shanti.
- Does have Atichar (different version) and large Kausagg.
- Contains six essentials too.
- Uses Tikkhuto in place of Vandana for salutation to Acharayas and Sadhus
- Uses several sutras in place of Vandittu to include ANUVRATAS, GUNVRATAS AND SHIKSHAVRATAS
- Done in Prakrit and in Gujarati or Hindi
Tradition used by Sthanakvasi tradition.

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TERAPANTHI TRADITION
·       Very similar to STHANKAVASI traditon:
·    Samvatsari Pratikraman or Pakkhi or daily Pratikraman - each 48 minutes long
Structured
Revised by Acharya Tulsiji
Does not have long sutras such as Ajit Shanti and Brahat Shanti.
Does have Atichar (different version) and large Kausagg.
Contains six essentials too.
Uses Tikkhuto in place of Vandana for salutation to Acharaya and Sadhus
Uses several sutras in place of Vandittu to include ANUVRATAS, - GUNVRATAS AND SHIKSHAVRATAS
Mainly in prakrit; only 12 Vratas  and Atichar are in Hindi
Terapanthi tradition

12. SWETETAMBER MURTIPUJAK TRADITION
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SWETETAMBER MURTIPUJAK TRADITION
Samvatsari Pratikraman about 3 hours long 
- Structured
- Has long sutras such as Saklarhat, Atichar, Ajit Shanti and Brahat Shanti.
Does have a large Kausagg.
Contains six essentials.
Some of the sutras repeated many times.
Uses of Vandana for salutation to Acharayas and Sadhus
Performed in Prakrit (90%), Sanskrit (5%) and in Gujarati (5%)
Swetamber Murtipujak tradition.
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Please remember that
(1) the Atichar Alochana or Repentance and Atonement is a common thread among all traditions.
(2) JAINISM is not a model of standardization. It is a model of Anekantwad! Every one is doing their own thing! In spite of the differences among the sects, the fact is that the members of our community get along quite well generally.

13. Six Essentials Samayik
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Six Essentials
Samayik
A process to obtain serenity, tranquillity, and mental equanimity
Chauvvisantho
Offering our prayers to 24 Tirthankars
Vandana
Salutation to saints and monks to develop humility
Pratikraman
To repent the sins already committed and be careful that they are not repeated in the future
Kayotsarg
To be engrossed in the observation and analysis of one’s soul and forgetting one’s physical body
Pratyakhyan
To take a vow to abstain from certain activities
Inspite of the differences, most traditions have 6 essentials in their pratikraman.Here are those six.
Question: There is one essential that includes the remaining five. Which is it?
The main sutras for Samayik are Karemi Bhante and Iriya Vahiyaye; The main sutras for Chauvisuthho are Logass and Nammuthunnam;
The main sutras for Vandana are vandana, Tikkhuto, and Ichhami Khamasamano;
The main sutras for Kayotsarg are Tass Uttari and Annath;
There are different sutras for different types of pachchakhans.

14. Macro Structure Atichar Vandittu (2) Long Kausagg Samayik Devsi
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Macro Structure
Atichar
Vandittu (2)
Long Kausagg
Samayik
Beginning
Devsi
Begin
Samvatasari
Guru Vandana
Pachchakkhan
Chaityavandan
Devsi
End
Samayik
Ending
This slides shows the overall structure of Samvatsari Pratikraman done by the followers of Swetamber Murtipujak tradition. Please note that Samayik is used as a prologue as well as an epilogue. Samvatsari pratikraman is sandwiched between Devsi beginning and ending procedures and Devsi itself is sandwiched between Samayik beginning and ending procedures.
Ajit Shanti
Brahat Shanti
Santikaram

15. Steps Before Beginning of Devsi
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Steps Before Beginning of Devsi
Procedure to initiate Samayik (7 Sutras)..1st Essential
Muhpatti & Guru Vandana (Salutation to Guru)
Pachkhhan (Vow not to drink and/or eat) ..2nd Essential
Chaityavandan (11 Sutras) Salutation to temples, idols, monks, tirthankars & siddhas
Namutthunam (Prayer by Indra, describes divine qualities of Arihantas)
This slide shows the steps before the beginning of Devsi. Let us explore each of these steps in more detail.

16. Samayik (7 Sutras) It is a process to attain mental equanimity
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Samayik (7 Sutras)
It is a process to attain mental equanimity
Navkar Mantra Panchindiya
Eriyavahiyam Tass Uttari
Annath Kausagg
Logaass (Muhapatti)
Karemi Bhante 3 Navkar Mantras
Navkar Mantra contains salutation to Omniscient souls, liberated souls, and three types of monks.
Panchindiya contains the listing of 36 virtues of a Guru.
Eriyavahiyam is a very popular sutra. It is a sutra of non-violence towards all beings-from a tiny insect to a fellow human being.
Tass Uttari: Sutra for repentance, atonement and mind purification used before doing any Kausagg generally.
Annath: It contains a listing of involuntary bodily functions –called exceptions-such as breathing, sneezing, coughing. It says: let my kausagg be unbroken from these exceptions.
Logass: Composed by Bhadrabahu Swami. It contains salutation to all 24 tirthankars.
Karemi Bhante:I pledge to abandon my mind, speech, and body of all sinful activities through my own action or getting them done through others.

17. Muhpatti Right Knowledge Right Perception Unfolded Muhapatti
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Muhpatti
Right Knowledge
Right Perception
Unfolded Muhapatti
First interpretation
4 corners of a piece of cloth called Muhpatti represent right knowledge, right perception, right conduct and self control. After folding three times, when one holds the Muhpatti in right hand and touches the left arm from fingers to shoulder, it indicates the acceptance of good qualities such as truth, helping others, less attachment, politeness etc.
Left hand procedure symbolizes rejection of anger, greed, jealousy, stealing etc.
Second interpretation
During MUHPATTI INSPECTION, ONE IS SUPPOSED TO RECITE 50 BOLS (REFLECTIONS) CONTAINING ACCEPTANCE OF GOOD QUALITIES AND REJECTION OF BAD THINGS.
Right Conduct
Self Control

18. Guru Vandana 1. Ichhami Khamasamano 2. Navkar Mantra 3. Muhpatti
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Guru Vandana
1. Ichhami Khamasamano
2. Navkar Mantra
3. Muhpatti
4.Vandana
Oh, forgiving guru, I ask for your pardon for the faults that have occurred and mistakes committed.
I will refrain from all unwholesome acts on account of negative thoughts, rude word or improper physical action.
Icchami Khamasamano: It is used to bow down to Guru with pure body and mind and show respect.
Vandana: This slide shows a brief meaning of sutra VANDANA.

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Pachakkhan
Sure Uggaye Those who have not taken food or water for Chau Vihar 24 hours
Panahar Those who have taken only water and/or food once or twice within 24 hours
Chau Vihar Those who are pledging not to take food or water at night
Ti Vihar Those who are pledging not to take food but only water at night
Du Vihar Those who are pledging to take only water and medication at night
This slide shows a varieties of vows one can take during Pratikraman.

20. Chaitya Vandan (11 Sutras)
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Chaitya Vandan (11 Sutras)
Ichhami Khamasamano
Sakal Kushal Valli Saklahart*
Jankinchi Nammuthunum
Arihant Chaiyanam, Annath, Kausagg, Snatsya* 1st Stanza
Logass, Arihant Chaiyanam, Annath, Kausagg, Snatsya nd Stanza
Pukkhar Vardi Vaddhe, Annath, Kausagg, Snatsya 3rd Stanza
Siddhanam Budhhanam, Annath, Kausagg, Snatsya 4th Stanza
Nammuthunam *Both in Sanskrit
Chaitya Vandan performed during Samvatsari Pratikraman is of a special kind because of the inclusion of Saklahart and Snatsya with related sutras and 4 mini kausaggs.
Sakal Kushal Valli: It contains obeisance to Shantinath and Parswanath.
Jankinchi: It contains salutation to all idols located in the whole universe.
Arihant Chaiyanam:
It means:
I would like to do kausagg by seeking a refuge in idols. I intend to do so to salute, worship and adore them to achieve self realization and liberation.
SNATSYA
Prayer to Mahavira, to all, offer respect to scriptures, offer respect to heavenly god-Yaksha
Siddhanam Buddhanam:
It is a short sutra exclusively to worship siddhas who have achieved supreme happiness and who have destroyed the cycle of birth and death. It specifically includes Neminath and Mahavir swami.

21. Saklarhat Composed in Sanskrit by Hemchandrasuri about 900 years ago
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Saklarhat
Composed in Sanskrit by Hemchandrasuri about 900 years ago
Prayer for all 24 Tirthankaras
Describes the virtues of lords. It is full of metaphors.
Most popular stanzas are:
For praying Parswanath: Kamthe Dharanendra cha..
For praying Mahaviraswami: Virah Sarva Surendra Mahito…

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Nammuthunam
This sutra offers respect & salutations to Tirthankaras. It is also called Shakrastav (Prayer by Indra-Heavenly God). The virtuous souls are described as
Self Enlightened Supreme As pure as Lotus
Bestower of True Vision Pioneers of religion
Guides to the religious path Saviors of souls
Having reached a state where rebirth is ruled out
PLUS HAVING MANY OTHER DIVINE ATTRIBUTES

23. Pukkharvar Divaddhe Scripture Worship Sutra. Has 4 stanzas:
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Pukkharvar Divaddhe
Scripture Worship Sutra. Has 4 stanzas:
I bow down to the Tirthankaras who preached religious scriptures
I pay respect to the scriptures.
Putting the scriptural message in practice eliminates pain and suffering.
Let Jain religion spread more & let greater number of people practice this religion.

24. Macro Structure Atichar Vandittu (2) Long Kausagg Samayik Beginning
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Macro Structure
Atichar
Vandittu (2)
Long Kausagg
Samayik
Beginning
Devsi
Begin
Samvatasari
Guru Vandana
Pachkhhan
Chaityavandan
Devsi
End
Samayik
Ending
Ajit Shanti
Brahat Shanti
Santikaram

25. Devsi Pratikraman..Beginning
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Devsi Pratikraman..Beginning
Beginning of Devsi Pratikraman (7 Sutras)
-Savvasavi Devasiya, Duchintiya
-Karemi Bhante -Ichchami Thami Kausaggam
-Tass Uttari -Annath -Kausagg
Muhpatti and 3rd Essential: Vandana
Atichar Alochana (3 Sutras)
-Ichchami Thami Kausaggam -Satlakh
- 18 Papasthanaks
Vandittu (plus 3 other sutras)..4th Essential
Savvasavi Devasiya, Duchintiya
It means: I am sorry for all the sins committed during the day through mind, speech and body.
Sat Lakh:
It means: I apologize if I killed or was instrumental in killing any being or if I encouraged any act of violence.
It enumerates 8.4 million species of beings having 1 to 5 senses.

26. Ichchami Thami Kausaggam
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Ichchami Thami Kausaggam
I desire to do Kausagga, by remaining at one place, for the sins I have committed during the day, which is not worth doing, which is against the holy scriptures, which is against the path of Jainism; or for foul contemplation and foul ponderance which is neither desirable nor worth doing by a JAIN.
Pertaining to knowledge, true faith, holy principles, limited vows of Jain, three types of Gupti (thought, word and deed), four types of Kashay (anger, pride, deception, and greed) in Samayik, five anuvrats, three Gunvrats, four Shikshavrats of those twelve Shravak’s duties whatever breach is committed, whatever contradictory has been done, may those sins be pardoned and dissolved.

27. 18 Papasthanaks(Wordly Sins)
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18 Papasthanaks(Wordly Sins)
Violence Telling lies Stealing
Sensual Passions Possessiveness
Anger Arrogance Deception Greed
Craving Aversion
Quarrel Allegation Gossip
Affection and Disaffection in worldly matters
Criticism To lie deceptively
To trust wrong god, guru, or religion
The slide translates the sins enumerated in a sutra called “18 Papasthanaks” written in Prakrit language. Here is the main body of the sutra: Pranatipat Mrushawad Adattadan Maithun Parigrah , Krodh Man Maya Lobh, Rag Dwesh,
Kalah Abhyakhan Paishunya, Rati Arati,Par Pariwad, Maya Mrushawad, Mithyatva Shalya.
We express our sorrow and ask for forgiveness for any sins committed- directly or indirectly; or encouraged others in their sinful activities-knowingly or unknowingly.

28. 12 vows of a Jain (In Vandittu Sutra)
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12 vows of a Jain (In Vandittu Sutra)
Five Anuvratas (small vows)
Non violence
Truth
Non stealing
Limited Celibacy
Non possessiveness
Three Gunavratas (auxiliary vows)
Distance limitations in all dealings
Limits on consumption & type of occupation
Reduction of avoidable violence
Vandittu is a very important sutra. It contains code of conduct classified into 12 categories for a typical Jain.

29. 12 vows of a Jain …contd Four Shikshavratas (disciplinary vows)
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12 vows of a Jain …contd
Four Shikshavratas (disciplinary vows)
To remain in self control during Samayik
Additional limits on travel for a limited period
Practicing the life of monk for a day
Sharing with guests and monks

30. Stanza on Forgiveness 49th stanza of Vandittu Sutra
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Stanza on Forgiveness
49th stanza of Vandittu Sutra
I forgive all souls.
May all souls forgive me.
I have friendship with every one.
I have no animosity towards any one.
This shows the translation of the most popular stanza “Khamemi Savva Jive….” being recited by JAINS during Paryushan Parva.

31. Beginning of Samvatsari Pratikraman
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Beginning of Samvatsari Pratikraman
- Samvatasari Muhpatti, Vandana (2)
- Abbhutthio Sutra & Ichhami Thami Kausaggam
- Atichar
- Samvatsari Tap (Fasting & Meditation)
- Samvatsari Sutra (or 2nd Vandittu in the absence of a live Guru)
Abbhutthio Sutra
We ask for forgiveness for any disrespect to Guru through the recitation of this sutra.
Samvatsari Tapa
It is a reminder of the amount of fasting and meditation required of every Jain in a year’s time.
If you have done it, say…Paitthio
If you are doing to do it, say.. Tahatti
If none of the above, keep quiet.
Samvatsari Sutra:
It is designed to express sorrow and repentance for not keeping the vows expected of a Jain over the last year.
It is preceded by Karemi Bhante, Icchami Thami Kausaggam,. And 3 Navkars.

32. Atichar Written in Old Gujarati Expands 3 Sutras in detail
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Atichar
Written in Old Gujarati
Expands 3 Sutras in detail
Nanammi a Dansamiya (Panchachar Sutra)
Vandittu
18 Papasthanks
Contains a detailed list of do’s and don’ts expected of a true Jain.
Great composition on repentence and atonement

33. Samvatsari Pratikraman..Contd
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Samvatsari Pratikraman..Contd
Suadevia Bhagvai Sutra
Samvatsari Vandittu
Long Kausagg (Extended Meditation –161 Navakars)
Abbhutthio Sutra
Samvatsari Khamna
End of Samvatsari Pratikraman
Sua devya bhagvai
It contains an appeal to heavenly gods and goddesses to take good care of those who have strong faith and conviction in the scriptures expounded by Tirthankaras.
Samvatsari Khamna:
We ask for forgiveness through the recitation of 4 navkar mantras with head touching the floor every time.

34. Macro Structure Atichar Vandittu (2) Long Kausagg Samayik Beginning
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Macro Structure
Atichar
Vandittu (2)
Long Kausagg
Samayik
Beginning
Devsi
Begin
Samvatasari
Guru Vandana
Pachkhhan
Chaityavandan
Devsi
End
Samayik
Ending
Ajit Shanti
Brahat Shanti
Santikaram

35. Resumption of Devsi Pratikraman
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Resumption of Devsi Pratikraman
Abbhutthio Sutra (Asking for forgiveness for any disrespect to Guru)
Kausagg ( Meditation) ..5th Essential
(Important Sutras: Pukkharvar Divaddhe and Siddhanam Buddhnam)
Pachchkkhan…6th Essential Muhpatti
(Important Sutra: Sansardava)
Ajitshanti Vandana Kausagg
Sajjhay
Brahat Shanti
Santikaram
Santikaram:
A true Jain is supposed to recite NAV SMARAN SUTRA (a cluster of 9 sutras) EVERY DAY. Santikaram is one of them.
It starts with a prayer to Lord Shantinath. Most of the stanzas reflect an appeal to heavenly gods/goddesses to look after Jain sangh for its well being.

36. Sansardava Composed by Haribhadrasuri about 1400 yrs. ago
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Sansardava
Composed by Haribhadrasuri
about 1400 yrs. ago
Stanza-1: Prayer to Lord Mahavir
Stanza-2: Worship all Tirthankaras
Stanza-3: Pay respect to Scriptures
Stanza-4: Pay respect to SHRUTDEVI (GODDESS OF KNOWLEDGE)
Note: Last 3 lines were composed and are therefore sung by Sangh.

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Ajit Shanti
It is a devotional song in Prakrit Language for Lord Ajitnath and Shantinath together.
It was composed by Nandishan Muni when he visited Palitana. When he saw the beautiful temples of Lord Ajitnath and Shantinath side by side, he was moved and inspired to compose this song.
It is full of praise and metaphors for both Tirthankaras.

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Brahat Shanti
Composed in Sanskrit by Shri Shantisuri about 1000 yrs. ago.
Recited during many rituals.
Supposed to bring peace, prosperity and harmony in one’s life.
It says: Let Arihantas, Sadhus, heavenly gods and goddesses, friends and relatives be helpful in gaining peace and prosperity.
Concluding Stanza:
Let all people be happy; let all people be helpful to each other; let all faults and mistakes vanish and let all people live happily.

39. End of Samayik Procedure to Finish Samayik (14 Sutras)
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End of Samayik
Procedure to Finish Samayik (14 Sutras)
(The ritual ends with forgiveness for any faults committed while performing it.)

40. Macro Structure Atichar Vandittu (2) Long Kausagg Samayik Devsi
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Macro Structure
Atichar
Vandittu (2)
Long Kausagg
Samayik
Beginning
Devsi
Begin
Samvatasari
Guru Vandana
Pachkhhan
Chaityavandan
Nammuthunam
Devsi
End
Samayik
Ending
Ending thought while concluding Samayik:
Remember Pratikraman is a SADHAN (TOOL), Samayik is SADHYA (GOAL).
We are supposed to stay in SAMAYIK 24 hours a day!! This means 3 hours of Samvatsari Pratikraman is too short!!
Is the use of phrase “ I apologize” a form of Pratikraman?
Yes, if we really mean it. If we engage mind, speech, and body when we use this phrase and if we have truly repented our act ; then we have indeed performed a Pratikraman. In reality, this does not happen. We say we apologize, but we do not mean it. This is where JAINISM goes very deep. Hypocrisy has no place in this great region.
Ajit Shanti
Brahat Shanti
Santikaram

41. Translation of frequently used Prakrit words
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Translation of frequently used Prakrit words
Koha, Mana, Maya, Lobha
Na Karemi, Na Karavemi
Nan, Dansan, Charitta, Samai, Gutti
cha, pi, mae
Vandami, Nindami, Garihami
Mansa, Vayasa, Kayasa
Matthaen Vandami
Krodh, man, maya, lobh (Anger, Arrogance, Deception, Greed); Na Karemi (I will not do a sinful act.), Na Karavemi ( I will not get it done through others.), Nan (Gyan-Knowledge), Danshan ( Darshan, perception), Charitta ( Charitra, conduct), Samai ( Samati-Carefulness), Gutti ( Gupti- control of mind, speech and body), Cha (and), Pi (and others), mae( by me), Vandami (I bow down), Nindami ( I censure my sinful acts.), Garihami ( I do so in front of Guru), Mansa, Vayasa, Kayasa (through mind, speech, and body), Mathhaen Vandami (( I bow down with my head.)

42. Observations Repetition of sutras several times
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Observations
Repetition of sutras several times
Detailed description of code of conduct-activities have changed, motives have not.
Effective way to purify one self
Religion principles are weaved into daily life. Jain Religion is not just an abstraction.
Several sutras have been repeated many times:
Navakar Mantra (240 times), Vandana (16), Annath (15), Vandittu (3), Logass (15)
The repetition has been the key feature of many Asian religions including Hinduism and Jainism. Perhaps the idea is to reinforce the message until it brings out a lasting change in a person’s behavior.
Pratikraman of any type describes the code of conduct expected of a true Jain. Specific activities may have changed with the passage of time but the motives have not. For example: people were lying 2500 years ago and they still do through different activities –perhaps in more sophisticated ways-but the message of truth has not changed.
Pratikraman is one of the effective ways to purify oneself. If the ritual is done on a regular basis, it should serve as a constant reminder for the right behavior.
Jain religion is not a theory. Nor is an abstraction. It is indeed a way of life.

43. Observations..contd ******************************* MICHHA MI DUKKADAM
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Observations..contd
Jain prayers are decidedly not for wealth, power, fame or other worldly things.
Emphasis is on humility, introspection, and forgiveness and other divine qualities
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MICHHA MI DUKKADAM
(I BEG FOR YOUR FORGIVENESS.)
Jain prayers are not for money, power, fame or other wordly gains. The people who go through this ritual for any of these reasons may get a rude awakening.
In Pratikraman ritual, the underlying message is the development of humility, introspection, forgiveness and other divine qualities.
Let us all do our very best to bring out these qualities and move on to the path of liberation.

44. Acknowledgments Acknowledgments Gurudev Chitrabhanu
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Acknowledgments
Acknowledgments
Gurudev Chitrabhanu
Samaniji Akshypragyaji
Pravin K Shah, Dr.Mukesh Doshi, Dr.Prem Gada, Dr.Vinay Jain, Dr. Pandya, Hasmukh Shah/Subash Sheth, Referencess
Dilip Mehta, Anish & Samir Mehta

45. References Prabodh Tika, Bhadrankvijayji & Kalyanprabhvijayji Muni
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References
Prabodh Tika, Bhadrankvijayji & Kalyanprabhvijayji Muni
Shri Samayik Pratikraman Sutra (Dr. Nilesh Vora, 1985)
Pratikraman (Sambhav Kumar-JMIC)
Pratikraman (JAINA 1992)
Pratikraman Meditation (Dr.Surendra Sanghavi, 1998)
Pratikraman Ritual for YJA (Pravin K Shah-2001)
Pratikraman Ritual (Manubhai Doshi 2001)

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