6 explanation of pratikramana sutras 21 30 kalläna kandam stuti, sansäradävä stuti,...
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OfPratikramana Sutra
Interpretation and explanation of Pratikramana stotras in English.
Exposition
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List of sutra
2121 Kalläna kandam Stuti (Stotra) 2222 Sansäradävä stuti 23 23 Pukkharavaradivaddhe Sutra 24 24 Siddhänam Buddhänam sutra 25 25 Veyävachchagaränam Sutra 2626
Bhagawänaham Sutra 27 27 Devsia Padikkamane Sutra 28 28 Ichchhämi thämi Sutra 29 29 Nänammi Sutra 30 30 Suguru Vandanä Sutra
List of sutra in this presentation.List of sutra in this presentation.
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Kalläna kandam (21)
Kalläna kandam StutiObject: Adoration of foremost Lord Jina,
all the Tirthankaras, Holy Writ and Goddess of learning (Sarsavati Devi).
Sutra 21 - Obeisance to JinasSutra 21 - Obeisance to Jinas
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Kalläna kandam (21-1)
With devotion I pay respects to, foremost Lord Rushabhdeva who is the fountain of all good, cool like moon Lord
Shäntinätha and Lord Neminätha supreme lord among
ascetics,
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Kalläna kandam (21-1a)
with devotion I pay respects to, enlightener Lord Parshvanätha and establisher of good virtues revered
Vardhamäna Swami.
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Kalläna kandam (21-2)
The ones, who have successfully crossed the ocean of mundane existence,
who are the reason for all purity,grant me the ultimate release (moksha).
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Kalläna kandam (21-2a)
Who are adored by the celestial beings and who are like the widely spread roots of happiness,
all the Jinas;
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Kalläna kandam (21-3)
the supreme vehicle for the path of liberation, the destroyer of ego of all wrong believers,
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Kalläna kandam (21-3a)
the shelter of the wise, the principle doctrines (ägamas) of
Jineshwara in three worlds, I pay my eternal respect.
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Kalläna kandam (21-4)
Fair complexion like jasmine flower, full moon, milk of cow and dew, seated on a lotus,
holding lotus in one hand,
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Kalläna kandam (21-4a)
and a bundle of books in the other hand, beneficent to all, you! Goddess of learning
(Sarsavati Devi) always blesses us with happiness.
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Kalläna kandam (21A)
The first verse is devoted to the infinite number of Jinas who take birth in 15 continents of the Universe; the third verse
is in praise of the Holy Writ (ägamas). Lord Tirthankaras give discourses after
they acquire absolute knowledge. The chief disciples after listening to these discourses compose the scriptures,
which are called Ägamas.
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Sansäradävä stuti (22)
Object: Adoration for eternally beneficial Lord Mahävira, all Tirthankaras
and Sarsavati Devi.
Sutra 22 - Adoration to Sutra 22 - Adoration to Lord Mahävira
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Sansäradävä stuti (22-1)
I bow to you, revered Lord Mahävira you are like water to put out the wildfire of mundane
existence, like a gale of wind to blow away the
dust of infatuation (attachment),
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Sansäradävä stuti (22-1a)
I bow to you, revered Lord Mahävira you are, like a sharp plough to till away the ground of
deceit and steadfast like Mount Meru,
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Sansäradävä stuti (22-2)
I bow at the feet of Lord Jinas, who are worshiped by kings of humans, demons and celestial beings, with their heads bowed down, with garlands made of lotus flowers;
the lotus flowers which adorn their crowns,
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Sansäradävä stuti (22-2a)
I bow at the feet of Lord Jinas, who have fulfilled all the desires of
people who have paid their obeisance to you.
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Sansäradävä stuti (22-3)
I bow to, the ocean of words (scripture) of Lord Mahävira
which is full of profound knowledge, whose verses are like a fascinating & flowing pool of water, whose body is vast due to the mutual union of
waves of non-violence & simplicity,
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Sansäradävä stuti (22-3a)
I bow to, the ocean of words of Lord Mahävira which is full of inter-twined lessons of doctrines, full of essence and
full of jewels of wisdom.
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Sansäradävä stuti (22-4)
O Goddess Sarsavati! With seated on a lotus flower of such sweet
fragrance that the flocks of wasps fly around it, having beautiful dancing leaves (lotus),
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Sansäradävä stuti (22-4a)
O Goddess Sarsavati! With extremely beautiful complexion, holding a lotus flower in one hand, sparkling necklaces adoring the neck, grant me the state of liberation, the ultimate release from mundane existence.
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Pukkharavaradivaddhe (23)
Shruta Stava Sutra Object: This is a hymn in praise of Jaina
doctrine, which drives away the darkness of ignorance.
This sutra depicts the prayer praising Tirthankaras residing in addhi dwip and
their true knowledge.
Sutra 23 - Praise to Jina’s doctrineSutra 23 - Praise to Jina’s doctrine
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Pukkharavaradivaddhe (23-1)
I bow down to those peaceful liberators, who have established the sacred doctrine in
5 Bhärata, 5 Airävata, & 5 Mahävideha continents (Kshetras)
located in two and half islands made up by Jambudvipa,
Dhatakikhanda and half of Pushkaradvipa.
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Pukkharavaradivaddhe (23-2)
I worship the sacred doctrine, which is destroyer of the veil of
darkness of ignorance, which is adored by celestial beings and kings,
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Pukkharavaradivaddhe (23-2a)
(I worship the sacred doctrine) which contains the rules of conduct and
which tears apart the net of delusion,
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Pukkharavaradivaddhe (23-3)
that which ends the sorrows of birth, old age, and death and that which brings the
full and ample bliss of final release,
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Pukkharavaradivaddhe (23-3a)
that which worshiped by gods, demons and kings, how can, one who understands its essence,
ever become careless?
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Pukkharavaradivaddhe (23-4)
Oh people! Pay reverently salutations to the Holy Writ (shrutadharma), of Lord Tirthankara,
which is proven to be the most superior doctrine, most beneficial in the path of right
conduct, is faithfully worshiped by empyrean gods (devas), mansion dwelling gods, luminous
gods and forest gods.
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Pukkharavaradivaddhe (23-4a)
Let this sacred doctrine, which includes detailed description of all the six substances all the three worlds & the living beings in there,
be triumphant. May it be victorious and may it prosper the
dignity of the other tenets like lesser & major vows.
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Pukkharavaradivaddhe (23-5)
Oh Lord! To worship the Holy Writ,
I will practice the body-abandonment posture.
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Siddhänam Buddhänam (24)
Object: Homage paid to all the Siddhas, Lord Mahävira, all the
auspicious events of Lord Arishthanemi and 24 Jinas at Ashtapada tirth.
Sutra 24 - Homage to the SiddhasSutra 24 - Homage to the Siddhas
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Siddhänam Buddhänam (24-1)
I pay homage, to all the Siddhas, the enlightened ones who have crossed the ocean of mundane existence, who have gone
there by climbing the stages of spiritual development in orderly fashion and
have reached the summit of the Universe.
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Siddhänam Buddhänam (24-2)
I pay my respect by bowing down my head to Mahävira, who is the god of gods (Indra),
who is adored by lords of gods (Devas), and whom gods worship with their
hands clasped.
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Siddhänam Buddhänam (24-3)
Even one salutation offered to the best among all the Tirthankaras Lord Vardhamäna, will carry a man or a woman across
the ocean of mundane existence.
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Siddhänam Buddhänam (24-4)
I worship Arishtanemi, the ecumenical holy monarch, who received the initiation on the summit of the Mount Girnära,
attained perfect knowledge (kevala-jnäna) and the liberation (moksha).
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Siddhänam Buddhänam (24-5)
May four, eight, ten and two, thus twenty-four venerated Jinas,
who have been liberated & attained the Siddha state, show me the path to the Moksha.
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Veyävachchagaränam (25)
Object: Reverence to all Gods (deities) of right faith.
Sutra 25 - Reverence to Samakiti Sutra 25 - Reverence to Samakiti devas.devas.
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Veyävachchagaränam (25)
I stand in body-abandonment posture (käyotsarga) for those patron gods (devas), who render selfless service &
bring tranquility to Jaina religious order (Jaina Shäshana); and bring equanimity to
people of right faith.
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Bhagawänaham (26)
Object: Veneration to all five supreme beings.
This is a very important verse, even thoughit is made up of four words only.
The meaning behind each word is very deep. The literal translation of this verse is: “I am the perfect God, I am the leader of congregation, I am the holy preceptor and
I am the monk; I am the divinity of all these.”
Sutra 26 –Obeisance to Panch Sutra 26 –Obeisance to Panch Parmesthi Parmesthi
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Bhagawänaham (26A)
Object: Veneration to all five supreme beings.
The verse implies oneness with all the living beings. One is not a separate entity but one is all of these living beings. One is it.
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Bhagawänaham (26-1)
I pray again & again worship myself as perfect embodied and the liberated souls, leaders of congregation, holy preceptors and all the ascetics.
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Devsia Padikkamane (27)
Devsia Padikkamane Thäum SutraObject: Very important short verse to
confess (Älochanä) for all sins committed during the day.
Sutra 27 – Forgiveness Sutra Sutra 27 – Forgiveness Sutra
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Devsia Padikkamane (27-1)
O lord! With your permission, can I atone for all harmful activities committed during the day?
(When the preceptor grants the permission) Accepting the permission.
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Devsia Padikkamane (27-2)
For all the sinful thoughts, spiteful words and for evil activities I may have committed during the day, may those harmful deeds be forgiven and
become fruitless.
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Ichchhämi thämi (28)
Object: Ask forgiveness for any violations committed against 12 vows of
householder.
Sutra 28 - Forgiveness Sutra Sutra 28 - Forgiveness Sutra
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Ichchhämi thämi (28-1)
I stand in body-abandonment posture for whatever faults
I may have committed during the day,
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Ichchhämi thämi (28-1a)
through the actions, speech, or thoughts, speaking against the scriptures,
following a wrong path, performed unworthy and improper deed,
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Ichchhämi thämi (28-2)
ill meditated, ill conceived, immoral, undesirable and unbecoming acts for a layman. In regard to knowledge, belief and
conduct of lay life,
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Ichchhämi thämi (28-2a)
the Holy Writ, the equanimity (sämäyika), and whatever transgression I may have committed in respect of the three-fold self-control (guptis),
four passions (kashäyas), and the five lesser vows (anu-vratas).
three spiritual vows of self-discipline (guna-vratas),
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Ichchhämi thämi (28-3)
four spiritual vows of self-mortification (shikshä-vratas),
the layman’s twelve-fold rule of conduct,
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Ichchhämi thämi (28-3a)
I may have broken, or opposed, may those bad deeds of mine be
forgiven and become fruitless.
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Nänammi Sutra (29)
Dansanammi Panchächära Sutra Object: To pray and ask forgiveness for violations of the five ethical codes of conduct. Any transgressions of these five ethical codes of conduct as well as twelve vows for layperson are
called the violations (atichära). Any activities that enhance five attributes (faith,
knowledge, conduct, austerity & the spiritual energy) are called ethical codes of conduct
(ächära).
Sutra 29 - Forgiveness Sutra Sutra 29 - Forgiveness Sutra
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Nänammi Sutra (29-1)
There are five ethical codes of conduct in regard to right knowledge, right faith,
right conduct, penance & spiritual strength.
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Nänammi Sutra (29-2)
To study scripture at proper time (1-jnänächära), to respect the scholar (2-vinayächära), to greatly respect wise, preceptors and the scriptures (3-bahumänächära), to make efforts to study the scriptures (4-upadhänächara),
not to conceal identity of the
spiritual preceptor (5-aninhavanächära),
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Nänammi Sutra (29-2a)
to pronounce the verses clearly (6-vyanjanächära),
to interpret the verses accurately (7-arthächära)
to reflect both on verses and meaning (8-ubhayächära)
are the eight fold practice of right knowledge.
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Nänammi Sutra (29-3)
Not to have any doubt in the words of Jina (1-nishankitächära),
not to put faith in other religions (2-nikänkshitächära),
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Nänammi Sutra (29-3a)
not to loath at monks and nuns for their unclean and untidy appearance (3-nirvitigichhächära),
not to get impressed by pompousness, spells and charms of an unfaithful (4-amudhdrastiächära),
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Nänammi Sutra (29-3b)
genuinely praise and support a person with right faith (5-uvavooha), to bring stability in religious practices of the people whose faith is shaken (6-thireekarane), to look after the welfare of the coreligionists (7-vachchhalla) and
to perform pious activities which will bring praise from people of
other faiths (8-pabhävane), are the eight fold practices of right faith.
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Nänammi Sutra (29-4)
To practice the five fold vigilant (samitis) and three fold restraints (guptis) of
mind, speech and body, diligently, are eight fold practices of right conduct.
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Nänammi Sutra (29-5)
The 12 types of austerities, six external & six internal prescribed by lord Arihanta,
without remorse or without expectation of financial returns for livelihood,
is the right way of practice of penance,
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Nänammi Sutra (29-6)
to practice four fold dietetic restrictions, eating less then required amount,
to restrict the number of items to eat, complete or partial abstention of tasty foods,
mortification of body by heat, cold, etc. and to be modest are the
six types of external austerities,
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Nänammi Sutra (29-7)
Confession (präyaschitta) in the presence of a
spiritual guide (guru), which includes atonement (pratikramana) and confession (älochanä),
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Nänammi Sutra (29-7a)
reverential behavior in thoughts, words and deeds to the elders and monks
(vinaya), and look after their needs, (vaiyävachcha),
studying, asking questions, memorizing, expounding, reading the sacred lore
(dharma kathä) that is swädhyäya,
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Nänammi Sutra (29-7b)
abandonment of body (käyotasarga) and meditation (dhyäna),
are the six internal austerities,
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Nänammi Sutra (29-8)
to use the mental, verbal and bodily strength according to ones ability to promote religious
activities and to pursue the path of righteousness are the three ways of
utilizing one’s energy the right way.
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Suguru Vandanä (30)
Object: To pay utmost respects to the spiritual preceptors (guru) and ask for their forgiveness for any transgressions committed while paying respects (Vandanä).
This sutra is to be addressed to only high-ranking Guru (Acharya,
Upadhyaya, Pravtataka, Charitrachar or Ratnadhik).
Sutra 30 –Guru VandanSutra 30 –Guru Vandanä
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Suguru Vandanä (30A)
In this sutra a layperson confesses and asks for forgiveness for any violations
(äshätanäs) he or she my have committed while paying respect (Vandanä) to the spiritual preceptor.
Shri Haribhadra Suri has defined Vandanä as the foundation of the religion
(dharma pratimulbhutä vandanä) which can lead to the liberation (Moksha).
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Suguru Vandanä (30-1)
(The disciple says). O forbearing Guru ! I wish to enquire about your health and pay my respects to you. (The preceptor says do as you wish). (The disciple says) Allow me to enter your restricted space. (The preceptor says) I
allow you.
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Suguru Vandanä (30-2)
Oh revered Guru forgive me if I cause
any pain while touching your feet with
my body, I hope you have spent
your whole day peacefully with little
disturbance? (The Guru says yes).
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Suguru Vandanä (30-2a)
In your spiritual progress, are you
unperturbed by your sense organs &
passions ? (The preceptor says yes and so are you).
I beg for pardon,
forbearing Guru, for my daily
transgressions. (The preceptor says I too ask your
pardon).
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Suguru Vandanä (30-3a)
O forbearing Guru! For any disrespect for any of the 33
defilements (äshätnäs) while
performing day to day essential
duties, anything done amiss through
evil mind, rude speech, or body,
through anger, pride, deceit or greed,
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Suguru Vandanä (30-4)
for any evil behavior (Mithya-upchaar) and violation of the sacred doctrine,
during any time,
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Suguru Vandanä (30-4a)
whatever offence I may have committed, forbearing Guru, I confess, reprehend and
repent it and cast aside my sinful self.
How to get most benefit.To get most benefit from the stotra one
should recite with : (a) Clear pronunciation (b) Deep, Inexhaustible, Unbreakable faith
and with conscientious devotion
towards Arihant’s teachings.
How to get most benefit.To get most benefit from the stotra,
one should recite with
(c) Ultra pure mind, without even slightest of attachment (raag) & malice (dwesh)
towards any Living beings.
Thank you & Michhämi Dukaddam
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“Handbook of Pratikramana” by Shri Manu Doshi and other Jain web sites & books.
Material in this presentation is compiled data, using “Exposition of Pratikramana stoträs” by Shri Rati
Dodhia, “Shri Sämäyika-Pratikramana sootra” by Mahasatiji Dharmashilaji and
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