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Analysis and Meaning of Analysis and Meaning of Samvatsari PratikramanSamvatsari PratikramanAnalysis and Meaning of Analysis and Meaning of Samvatsari PratikramanSamvatsari Pratikraman

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AnopAnop R. R. VoraVora

Rochester, NYRochester, NY

ContentContentContentContent

1. 1. Reasons for the presentation & GoalsReasons for the presentation & Goals2. Generic Meaning of Pratikraman 2. Generic Meaning of Pratikraman 3. Types of Pratikramans3. Types of Pratikramans4. Different Formats/Traditions4. Different Formats/Traditions5. Six Essentials5. Six Essentials

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5. Six Essentials5. Six Essentials6. Macro Structure6. Macro Structure7. Translation of frequently used Prakrit 7. Translation of frequently used Prakrit

wordswords8. Observations8. Observations9. Acknowledgments9. Acknowledgments10.References10.References

IntroductionIntroductionIntroductionIntroduction

Reasons for the PresentationReasons for the Presentation Performing any ritual without Performing any ritual without

understanding its meaning has a understanding its meaning has a very limited benefit.very limited benefit.

Awareness is the key to spiritual Awareness is the key to spiritual success.success.

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success.success. GoalsGoals

To improve understanding of the To improve understanding of the PratikramanPratikraman Ritual at the macro Ritual at the macro level.level.

To help improve one’s thought To help improve one’s thought pattern and behaviorpattern and behavior

Generic Meaning of PratikramanGeneric Meaning of PratikramanGeneric Meaning of PratikramanGeneric Meaning of Pratikraman

It MeansIt Means

To Come BackTo Come Back

To retreat from the worldly sinsTo retreat from the worldly sins

To get away from the tendency of Finding To get away from the tendency of Finding

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To get away from the tendency of Finding To get away from the tendency of Finding fault infault in others, criticizing others and to others, criticizing others and to develop the habit of self analysis, self develop the habit of self analysis, self improvement, and introspectionimprovement, and introspection

Repentance/atonementRepentance/atonement

Types of Pratikramans Types of Pratikramans Types of Pratikramans Types of Pratikramans

Devsi(Evening)Devsi(Evening)

Raishi(Morning)Raishi(Morning)

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Pakkhi (Fortnight)Pakkhi (Fortnight)

Chaumasi(4 mos.)Chaumasi(4 mos.)

SamvatsariSamvatsari (year)

Different Formats /TraditionsDifferent Formats /TraditionsDifferent Formats /TraditionsDifferent Formats /Traditions

PratikramansPratikramans composed in composed in PrakritPrakrit/Sanskrit/Gujarati/Hindi/Sanskrit/Gujarati/Hindi

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PratikramansPratikramans composed in English (JAINA composed in English (JAINA ((NarendraNarendra ShethSheth), Dr. ), Dr. SurendraSurendra SinghaviSinghavi, , Dr. Dr. MukeshMukesh DoshiDoshi, , PravinPravin Shah, Shah, ManubhaiManubhaiDoshiDoshi))

DIGAMBAR TRADITIONDIGAMBAR TRADITION

No special Samvatsari Pratikraman as suchNo special Samvatsari Pratikraman as such Pratikraman performed during DAS LAKSHNA Pratikraman performed during DAS LAKSHNA

hashas the following features:the following features:

--About 20 to 30 minutes longAbout 20 to 30 minutes long

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--About 20 to 30 minutes longAbout 20 to 30 minutes long

--Not structured, FlexibleNot structured, Flexible

--Done individually or collectivelyDone individually or collectively

--Consists of Namokar Mantra, Few Prayers (Stuties), Consists of Namokar Mantra, Few Prayers (Stuties),

and and Alochana Path (miniature version of Atichar)Alochana Path (miniature version of Atichar)

--Used to be done in Prakrit in the old days; now done Used to be done in Prakrit in the old days; now done

in Hindiin Hindi

KANJI SWAMI TRADITIONKANJI SWAMI TRADITION No special No special SamvatsariSamvatsari PratikramanPratikraman as suchas such PratikramanPratikraman performed during DAS LAKSHNA performed during DAS LAKSHNA

has the following features:has the following features: -- About 90 minutes long (About 90 minutes long (DevsiDevsi about 1 hour, no about 1 hour, no

RaishiRaishi)) -- Structured Structured -- Composed by Composed by HimatbhaiHimatbhai PanditPandit about 50 years agoabout 50 years ago

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-- Composed by Composed by HimatbhaiHimatbhai PanditPandit about 50 years agoabout 50 years ago -- Does not have long sutras such as Does not have long sutras such as AticharAtichar, , VandittuVandittu, ,

AjitAjit ShantiShanti, or , or BrahatBrahat ShantiShanti -- No large No large KausaggKausagg eithereither -- Consists of Consists of ShrimadShrimad Rajachandra’sRajachandra’s writings such as writings such as

APURVA AVASAR, ATMA SIDDHI STANZAS, APURVA AVASAR, ATMA SIDDHI STANZAS, LETTER OF SIX PADAS plusLETTER OF SIX PADAS plus stanzas fromstanzas fromSamaysarSamaysar -- DONE IN GUJARATI OR HINDIDONE IN GUJARATI OR HINDI

Shrimad Rajchandra TraditionShrimad Rajchandra Tradition

· Samvatsari Pratikraman: 2 ½ hours long, Daily Pratikraman: 1 hrSamvatsari Pratikraman: 2 ½ hours long, Daily Pratikraman: 1 hr·· Samvatsari Pratikraman has following features:Samvatsari Pratikraman has following features:

-- StructuredStructured·· -- Called BHAV PRATIKRAMAN, Composed by Shrimad Called BHAV PRATIKRAMAN, Composed by Shrimad

Rajachandra Gyanmandir Trust in Rajachandra Gyanmandir Trust in

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Rajachandra Gyanmandir Trust in Rajachandra Gyanmandir Trust in easy Gujaratieasy Gujarati·· -- Structured around 6 essentialsStructured around 6 essentials·· -- Does not have long sutras such as Vandittu, Ajit Shanti, Does not have long sutras such as Vandittu, Ajit Shanti, or or Brahat ShantiBrahat Shanti·· -- Atichar recomposedAtichar recomposed·· -- Includes songs and KHSHMAPANA PATH composed by Includes songs and KHSHMAPANA PATH composed by ShrimadShrimad·· -- Includes Maitri Bhavnu Pavitra.., Ratnakar Pachchishi Includes Maitri Bhavnu Pavitra.., Ratnakar Pachchishi

STHANKAVASI TRADITIONSTHANKAVASI TRADITION

Samvatsari Pratikraman about 2 hours long:Samvatsari Pratikraman about 2 hours long:

-- StructuredStructured

-- Does not have long sutras such as Ajit Shanti and Does not have long sutras such as Ajit Shanti and Brahat Shanti.Brahat Shanti.

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-- Does have Atichar (different version) and large Does have Atichar (different version) and large Kausagg.Kausagg.

-- Contains six essentials too.Contains six essentials too.

-- Uses Tikkuto in place of Vandana for salutation to Uses Tikkuto in place of Vandana for salutation to Acharayas and SadhusAcharayas and Sadhus

-- Uses several sutras in place of Vandittu to include Uses several sutras in place of Vandittu to include ANUVRATAS, GUNVRATAS AND ANUVRATAS, GUNVRATAS AND SHIKSHAVRATASSHIKSHAVRATAS

TERAPANTHI TRADITIONTERAPANTHI 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.

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Shanti.· - Does have Atichar (different version) and large Kausagg. · - Contains six essentials too.· - Uses Tikkuto 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

SWETETAMBER MURTIPUJAK SWETETAMBER MURTIPUJAK TRADITIONTRADITION

-- Samvatsari Pratikraman about 3 hours longSamvatsari Pratikraman about 3 hours long-- Structured Structured -- Has long sutras such as Saklarhat, Atichar, Ajit Has long sutras such as Saklarhat, Atichar, Ajit Shanti and Brahat Shanti.Shanti and Brahat Shanti.

-- Does have a large Kausagg. Does have a large Kausagg.

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-- Does have a large Kausagg. Does have a large Kausagg. -- Contains six essentials.Contains six essentials. -- Some of the sutras repeated many times.Some of the sutras repeated many times. -- Uses of Vandana for salutation to Acharayas Uses of Vandana for salutation to Acharayas and and SadhusSadhus

-- Performed in Prakrit (90%), Sanskrit (5%) and in Performed in Prakrit (90%), Sanskrit (5%) and in Gujarati (5%) Gujarati (5%)

Six Essentials Six Essentials Six Essentials Six Essentials

SamayikSamayik A process to obtain serenity, tranquillity, and mental equanimityA process to obtain serenity, tranquillity, and mental equanimity

ChauvvisanthoChauvvisantho Offering our prayers to 24 TirthankarsOffering our prayers to 24 Tirthankars

VandanaVandanaSalutation to saints and monks to develop humilitySalutation to saints and monks to develop humility

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Salutation to saints and monks to develop humilitySalutation to saints and monks to develop humility PratikramanPratikraman

To repent the sins already committed and be careful that they are To repent the sins already committed and be careful that they are not repeated in the futurenot repeated in the future

KayotsargKayotsarg To be engrossed in the observation and analysis of one’s soul and To be engrossed in the observation and analysis of one’s soul and

forgetting one’s physical bodyforgetting one’s physical body PratyakhyanPratyakhyan

To take a vow to abstain from certain activitiesTo take a vow to abstain from certain activities

Macro StructureMacro Structure

DevsiDevsiBeginBegin

Samayik Samayik BeginningBeginning SamvatasariSamvatasari

AticharAticharVandittu (2)Vandittu (2)

Long KausaggLong Kausagg

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Devsi Devsi EndEnd

SamayikSamayikEndingEnding

Guru VandanaGuru VandanaPachchakkhanPachchakkhanChaityavandanChaityavandan

Ajit ShantiAjit ShantiBrahat ShantiBrahat ShantiSantikaramSantikaram

Steps Before Beginning of DevsiSteps Before Beginning of DevsiSteps Before Beginning of DevsiSteps Before Beginning of Devsi

Procedure to initiate Samayik (7 Sutras)..1st Procedure to initiate Samayik (7 Sutras)..1st EssentialEssential

Muhpatti & Guru Vandana (Salutation to Guru)Muhpatti & Guru Vandana (Salutation to Guru)

Pachkhhan (Vow not to drink and/or eat) ..2nd Pachkhhan (Vow not to drink and/or eat) ..2nd

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Pachkhhan (Vow not to drink and/or eat) ..2nd Pachkhhan (Vow not to drink and/or eat) ..2nd EssentialEssential

Chaityavandan (11 Sutras) Salutation to temples, Chaityavandan (11 Sutras) Salutation to temples, idols, monks, tirthankars & siddhasidols, monks, tirthankars & siddhas

Namutthunam (Prayer by Indra, describes divine Namutthunam (Prayer by Indra, describes divine qualities of Arihantas)qualities of Arihantas)

Samayik (7 Sutras)Samayik (7 Sutras)

It is a process to attain mental equanimity

Navkar Mantra PanchindiyaEriyavahiyam Tass Uttari

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Eriyavahiyam Tass UttariAnnath KausaggLogaass (Muhapatti)Karemi Bhante 3 Navkar Mantras

MuhpattiMuhpattiRight

KnowledgeRight

Perception

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Unfolded Muhapatti

Right Conduct

Self Control

Guru VandanaGuru Vandana

1. Ichhami Khamasamano

2. Navkar Mantra

3. Muhpatti

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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.

PachakkhanPachakkhan

Sure UggayeSure Uggaye Those who haveThose who have not taken food or water for not taken food or water for Chau ViharChau Vihar 24 hours24 hours

PanaharPanahar Those who haveThose who have taken only water and/or food taken only water and/or food once or twice within 24 hoursonce or twice within 24 hours

Chau ViharChau Vihar Those who are pledging not toThose who are pledging not to taketake food or food or

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Chau ViharChau Vihar Those who are pledging not toThose who are pledging not to taketake food or food or water at nightwater at night

Ti ViharTi Vihar Those who are pledging notThose who are pledging not to taketo take food but food but only water at nightonly water at night

Du ViharDu Vihar Those who are pledging to take only water and Those who are pledging to take only water and mouth refreshers at nightmouth refreshers at night

Chaitya Vandan (11 Sutras)Chaitya Vandan (11 Sutras)

Ichhami KhamasamanoIchhami Khamasamano

Sakal Kushal ValliSakal Kushal Valli Saklahart*Saklahart*

JankinchiJankinchi NammuthunumNammuthunum

Arihant Chaiyanam, Annath, Kausagg, Arihant Chaiyanam, Annath, Kausagg, Snatsya*Snatsya* 11stst StanzaStanza

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Arihant Chaiyanam, Annath, Kausagg, Arihant Chaiyanam, Annath, Kausagg, Snatsya*Snatsya* 11stst StanzaStanza

Logass, Arihant Chaiyanam, Annath, Kausagg, Snatsya 2Logass, Arihant Chaiyanam, Annath, Kausagg, Snatsya 2ndnd

StanzaStanza

Pukkhar Vardi Vaddhe, Annath, Kausagg, Snatsya 3rd Stanza Pukkhar Vardi Vaddhe, Annath, Kausagg, Snatsya 3rd Stanza

Siddhanam Budhhanam, Annath, Kausagg, Snatsya 4th StanzaSiddhanam Budhhanam, Annath, Kausagg, Snatsya 4th Stanza

NammuthunamNammuthunam *Both in Sanskrit*Both in Sanskrit

Saklarhat Saklarhat

Composed in Sanskrit by Composed in Sanskrit by HemchandrasuriHemchandrasuri about 900 about 900 years agoyears ago

Prayer for all 24 Prayer for all 24 TirthankarasTirthankaras

Describes the virtues of lords. It is full of metaphors.Describes the virtues of lords. It is full of metaphors.

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Describes the virtues of lords. It is full of metaphors.Describes the virtues of lords. It is full of metaphors.

Most popular stanzas are:Most popular stanzas are:

For praying For praying ParswanathParswanath: : KamtheKamthe DharanendraDharanendra cha..cha..

For praying For praying MahaviraswamiMahaviraswami: : VirahVirah SarvaSarva SurendraSurendraMahitoMahito……

NammuthunamNammuthunam

This sutra offers respect & salutations to Tirthankaras. It is also called Shakrastav (Prayer by Indra). The virtuous souls are described as

Self Enlightened Supreme As pure as Lotus

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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

Pukkharvar DivaddhePukkharvar Divaddhe

Scripture Worship Sutra. Has 4 stanzas:Scripture Worship Sutra. Has 4 stanzas:

1.1. I bow down to the Tirthankaras who initiated the I bow down to the Tirthankaras who initiated the religious scripturesreligious scriptures

2.2. I pay respect to scriptures.I pay respect to scriptures.

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2.2. I pay respect to scriptures.I pay respect to scriptures.

3.3. Putting the scriptural message in practice eliminates Putting the scriptural message in practice eliminates pain and suffering.pain and suffering.

4.4. Let Jain religion spread more & let greater number of Let Jain religion spread more & let greater number of people practice the religion.people practice the religion.






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Devsi Devsi EndEnd


Guru VandanaGuru VandanaPachkhhanPachkhhan

ChaityavandanChaityavandan


Devsi Pratikraman..BeginningDevsi Pratikraman..BeginningDevsi Pratikraman..BeginningDevsi Pratikraman..Beginning

Beginning of Devsi Pratikraman (7 Sutras)Beginning of Devsi Pratikraman (7 Sutras)--Savvasavi Devasiya, DuchintiyaSavvasavi Devasiya, Duchintiya--Karemi BhanteKaremi Bhante --Ichchami Thami KausaggamIchchami Thami Kausaggam--Tass UttariTass Uttari --AnnathAnnath --KausaggKausagg

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3rd Essential Muhpatti and Vandana 3rd Essential Muhpatti and Vandana Atichar Alochana (3 Sutras)Atichar Alochana (3 Sutras)

--Ichchami Thami Kausaggam Ichchami Thami Kausaggam --SatlakhSatlakh-- 18 Papasthanaks18 Papasthanaks

Vandittu (plus 3 other sutras)..4th EssentialVandittu (plus 3 other sutras)..4th Essential

Ichchami Thami KausaggamIchchami Thami Kausaggam

I desire to do I desire to do KausaggaKausagga, by remaining at one place, for , by remaining at one place, for the sins I have committed during the day, which is not the sins I have committed during the day, which is not worth doing, which is against the holy scriptures, worth doing, which is against the holy scriptures, which is against the path of Jainism; or for foul which is against the path of Jainism; or for foul contemplation and foul contemplation and foul ponderanceponderance which is neither which is neither desirable nor worth doing by a JAIN.desirable nor worth doing by a JAIN.

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desirable nor worth doing by a JAIN.desirable nor worth doing by a JAIN.

Pertaining to knowledge, true faith, holy principles, Pertaining to knowledge, true faith, holy principles, limited vows of Jain, three types of limited vows of Jain, three types of GuptiGupti (thought, (thought, word and deed), four types of word and deed), four types of KashayKashay (anger, pride, (anger, pride, deception, and greed) in deception, and greed) in SamayikSamayik, five , five anuvratsanuvrats, three , three GunvratsGunvrats, four , four ShikshavratsShikshavrats of those twelve of those twelve Shravak’sShravak’sduties whatever breach is committed, whatever duties whatever breach is committed, whatever contradictory has been done, may those sins be contradictory has been done, may those sins be pardoned and dissolved.pardoned and dissolved.

18 Papasthanaks(Wordly Sins)18 Papasthanaks(Wordly Sins)18 Papasthanaks(Wordly Sins)18 Papasthanaks(Wordly Sins)

ViolenceViolence Telling liesTelling lies StealingStealing

Sensual PassionsSensual Passions PossessivenessPossessiveness

AngerAnger ArroganceArrogance DeceptionDeception GreedGreed

Craving Craving AversionAversion

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Craving Craving AversionAversion

Quarrel Quarrel AllegationAllegation Gossip Gossip

Affection and Disaffection in worldly mattersAffection and Disaffection in worldly matters

CriticismCriticism To lie maliciouslyTo lie maliciously

To trust wrong god, guru, or religionTo trust wrong god, guru, or religion

12 vows of a Jain 12 vows of a Jain (In Vandittu Sutra)(In Vandittu Sutra)12 vows of a Jain 12 vows of a Jain

(In Vandittu Sutra)(In Vandittu Sutra)

Five Anuvratas (small vows)Five Anuvratas (small vows) Non violenceNon violence TruthTruth Non stealingNon stealing

Limited CelibacyLimited Celibacy

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Limited CelibacyLimited Celibacy Non possessivenessNon possessiveness

Three Gunavratas (Auxiliary vows)Three Gunavratas (Auxiliary vows) Distance limitations in all dealingsDistance limitations in all dealings Limits on consumption & type of occupationLimits on consumption & type of occupation Avoidance of meaningless violenceAvoidance of meaningless violence

12 vows of a Jain …contd12 vows of a Jain …contd12 vows of a Jain …contd12 vows of a Jain …contd

Four Shikshavratas (Disciplinary vows)Four Shikshavratas (Disciplinary vows) To remain in self control during SamayikTo remain in self control during Samayik Additional limits on travel for a limited periodAdditional limits on travel for a limited period

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Additional limits on travel for a limited periodAdditional limits on travel for a limited period Practicing the life of monk for a dayPracticing the life of monk for a day Sharing with guests and monksSharing with guests and monks

Stanza on ForgivenessStanza on ForgivenessStanza on ForgivenessStanza on Forgiveness

49th stanza of Vandittu Sutra

I forgive all souls.

May all souls forgive me.

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May all souls forgive me. I have friendship with every one. I have no animosity towards any one.

Beginning of Samvatsari Beginning of Samvatsari PratikramanPratikraman

Beginning of Samvatsari Beginning of Samvatsari PratikramanPratikraman

-- Samvatasari Muhpatti, Vandana (2)Samvatasari Muhpatti, Vandana (2)

-- Abbhutthio Sutra & Abbhutthio Sutra & Ichhami Thami KausaggamIchhami Thami Kausaggam

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-- AticharAtichar

-- Samvatsari Tap (Fasting & Meditation)Samvatsari Tap (Fasting & Meditation)

-- Samvatsari Sutra (or 2nd Vandittu in the Samvatsari Sutra (or 2nd Vandittu in the

absence of live Guru)absence of live Guru)

AticharAtichar

••Written in Old GujaratiWritten in Old Gujarati

••Expands 3 Sutras in detailExpands 3 Sutras in detail

Nanammi a Dansamiya (Panchachar Sutra)Nanammi a Dansamiya (Panchachar Sutra)

VandittuVandittu

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VandittuVandittu

18 Papasthanks18 Papasthanks

••Contains a detailed list of do’s and don’ts expected Contains a detailed list of do’s and don’ts expected of a true Jain.of a true Jain.

••Great composition on repentence and atonementGreat composition on repentence and atonement

Suadevia Bhagvai SutraSuadevia Bhagvai Sutra

Samvatsari Samvatsari VandittuVandittu

Long Kausagg Long Kausagg (Extended Meditation (Extended Meditation ––161 Navkars)161 Navkars)

Abbhutthio SutraAbbhutthio Sutra

Samvatsari Samvatsari Pratikraman..ContdPratikraman..Contd

Samvatsari Samvatsari Pratikraman..ContdPratikraman..Contd

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Abbhutthio SutraAbbhutthio Sutra

Samvatsari KhamnaSamvatsari Khamna

End of Samvatsari PratikramanEnd of Samvatsari Pratikraman






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Devsi Devsi EndEnd



ChaityavandanChaityavandan


Abbhutthio Sutra (Asking for forgiveness for any Abbhutthio Sutra (Asking for forgiveness for any disrespect to Guru)disrespect to Guru)

Kausagg ( Meditation) ..5th EssentialKausagg ( Meditation) ..5th Essential

(Important Sutras: Pukkharvar Divaddhe and (Important Sutras: Pukkharvar Divaddhe and Siddhanam Buddhnam)Siddhanam Buddhnam)

Resumption of Devsi PratikramanResumption of Devsi PratikramanResumption of Devsi PratikramanResumption of Devsi Pratikraman

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Siddhanam Buddhnam)Siddhanam Buddhnam)

Pachchkkhan…6th Essential MuhpattiPachchkkhan…6th Essential Muhpatti

(Important Sutra: Sansardava)(Important Sutra: Sansardava)

AjitshantiAjitshanti Vandana Vandana KausaggKausagg SajjhaySajjhay Brahat ShantiBrahat Shanti SantikaramSantikaram

SansardavaSansardava

Stanza-1: Prayer to Lord Mahavira

Composed by Haribhadrasuri about 1400 yrs. ago

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Stanza-1: Prayer to Lord MahaviraStanza-2: Worship all TirthankarasStanza-3: Pay respect to ScripturesStanza-4: Pay respect to SHRUTDEVI

(GODDESS OF KNOWLEDGE)Note: Last 3 lines were composed and are

therefore sung by Sangh.

Ajit ShantiAjit Shanti

It is a devotional song in Prakrit It is a devotional song in Prakrit Language for Lord Ajitnath and Language for Lord Ajitnath and Shantinath together. Shantinath together.

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It was composed by Nandishan Muni It was composed by Nandishan Muni when he visited Palitana. When he saw when he visited Palitana. When he saw the beautiful temples of Lord Ajitnath and the beautiful temples of Lord Ajitnath and Shantinath side by side, he was moved Shantinath side by side, he was moved and inspired to compose this song. and inspired to compose this song.

It is full of praise and metaphors for both It is full of praise and metaphors for both Tirthankaras.Tirthankaras.

Brahat ShantiBrahat ShantiComposed in Sanskrit by Shri Shantisuri about 1000 Composed in Sanskrit by Shri Shantisuri about 1000 yrs. ago. yrs. ago.

Recited during many rituals.Recited during many rituals.

Supposed to bring peace, prosperity and harmony in Supposed to bring peace, prosperity and harmony in one’s life.one’s life.

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one’s life.one’s life.

It says: Let Arihantas, Sadhus, heavenly gods and It says: Let Arihantas, Sadhus, heavenly gods and goddesses, friends and relatives be helpful in gaining goddesses, friends and relatives be helpful in gaining peace and prosperity.peace and prosperity.

Concluding Stanza:Concluding Stanza:

Let all people be happy; let all people be helpful to Let all people be happy; let all people be helpful to each other; let all faults and mistakes vanish and let each other; let all faults and mistakes vanish and let all people live happily.all people live happily.

Procedure to Finish Samayik (14 Sutras)Procedure to Finish Samayik (14 Sutras)

(The ritual ends with forgiveness for any faults (The ritual ends with forgiveness for any faults committed while performing it.)committed while performing it.)

End of SamayikEnd of SamayikEnd of SamayikEnd of Samayik

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committed while performing it.)committed while performing it.)




Guru VandanaGuru Vandana



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ChaityavandanChaityavandanNammuthunamNammuthunam


Translation of frequently Translation of frequently used Prakrit wordsused Prakrit words

Translation of frequently Translation of frequently used Prakrit wordsused Prakrit words

Koha, Mana, Maya, LobhaKoha, Mana, Maya, Lobha Asanam, Panam, Khaimam, SaimamAsanam, Panam, Khaimam, Saimam Na Karemi, Na KaravemiNa Karemi, Na Karavemi

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Nan, Dansan, Charitta, Samai, GuttiNan, Dansan, Charitta, Samai, Gutti cha, pi, a cha, pi, a Vandami, Nindami, GarihamiVandami, Nindami, Garihami Mansa, Vayasa, KayasaMansa, Vayasa, Kayasa Matthaen VandamiMatthaen Vandami

ObservationsObservationsObservationsObservations

Repetition of sutras several timesRepetition of sutras several times

Detailed description of code of conductDetailed description of code of conduct--

activities have changed, motives have not.activities have changed, motives have not.

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activities have changed, motives have not.activities have changed, motives have not.

Effective way to purify one selfEffective way to purify one self

Religion principles are weaved into daily life. Religion principles are weaved into daily life.

Religion is not just an abstractionReligion is not just an abstraction.

Observations..contdObservations..contdObservations..contdObservations..contd

Jain prayers are decidedly not for wealth, power, fame or other worldly things.

Emphasis on humility, introspection, and forgiveness and other divine qualities

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forgiveness and other divine qualities*******************************

MICHHA MI DUKKADAM

(I BEG YOUR FORGIVENESS.)

AcknowledgmentsAcknowledgmentsAcknowledgmentsAcknowledgments

AcknowledgmentsAcknowledgments Gurudev ChitrabhanuGurudev Chitrabhanu Samaniji Akshypragyaji Samaniji Akshypragyaji

Pravin Shah, Dr.Mukesh Doshi, Dr.Prem Pravin Shah, Dr.Mukesh Doshi, Dr.Prem

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Pravin Shah, Dr.Mukesh Doshi, Dr.Prem Pravin Shah, Dr.Mukesh Doshi, Dr.Prem Gada, Dr.Vinay Jain, Dr. Pandya, Hasmukh Gada, Dr.Vinay Jain, Dr. Pandya, Hasmukh Shah/Subash Sheth, ReferencessShah/Subash Sheth, Referencess

Dilip Mehta, Anish & Samir Mehta Dilip Mehta, Anish & Samir Mehta

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Pratikraman Ritual (Manubhai Doshi 2001)Pratikraman Ritual (Manubhai Doshi 2001)

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