Meaning of each bhanga in iriyavahiyam

Certainly. In Jainism, Iriyavahiyam (also spelled Iryavahiya, or Iriyavahiya Sutta) is one of the essential Prakrit Pratikraman Sutras. It is recited for seeking forgiveness for transgressions related to movement (walking, traveling, etc.), as movement can inadvertently harm tiny living beings.

The Iriyavahiyam Sutra is traditionally interpreted through the lens of the saptabhangi (sevenfold predication or bhanga), but your question seems to refer to the breakdown or meaning of each 'bhanga' or part/section/statement of the Iriyavahiyam. Below is the meaning of each key segment (or 'bhanga') as chanted in the sutra:

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Iriyavahiyam Sutra (Iryavahiya Sutra) - Line by Line Meaning

Prakrit Text | Meaning (English Interpretation)

1. Iriyāvahiyae bhante!

- O Lord! While moving (walking, traveling)…

1. Iccha-mi khamāsamaṇam

- I request forgiveness…

1. Jīvāṇam jīva-sāhiyāṇam, pāṇa-bhūta-sāhiyāṇam

- From all living beings, and the bodies/abodes of living beings (including those with only one sense, like earth-bodies, water-bodies, etc.)…

1. Yaṇeṇa me icchāpariyāyena

- In whatever way, by any act or intention…

1. Thāṇeṇa vā, āsaṇeṇa vā, sayāṇeṇa vā, iṅgiyāṇeṇa vā, manasā vā, vāsā vā, bhāsā vā

- Whether standing, sitting, lying down, moving, by mind, by action, by speech…

1. Samāṇam pāṇam vā, bhūyam vā, bhasmam vā

- Whether it is a living being, non-living, or ash (i.e., in any form)…

1. Tassa micchāmi dukkadam

- For any harm caused, I seek forgiveness.

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Meaning of Each Bhanga (Section)

1. Acknowledgement of Movement (Iriyāvahiyae):

Recognizing that movement (iriyā) is necessary and that during movement, harm may occur to living beings.

1. Seeking Forgiveness (Icchāmi khamāsamaṇam):

Expressing a heartfelt request for forgiveness from all beings possibly harmed.

1. Inclusivity of Living Beings (Jīvāṇam...):

Specifying that the forgiveness is sought not just from visible beings but also from those in all forms and bodies (earth, water, fire, air, plants).

1. Modes of Harm (Yaṇeṇa me icchāpariyāyena):

Admitting that harm may have been done knowingly or unknowingly, by action or intention.

1. Various Actions (Thāṇeṇa vā...):

Listing all possible ways harm could occur—while standing, sitting, sleeping, moving, through mind, body, or speech.

1. All Forms of Life (Samāṇam pāṇam vā...):

Covering all possibilities, including living and non-living, to ensure no being is excluded from the forgiveness sought.

1. Declaration of Repentance (Tassa micchāmi dukkadam):

The concluding statement explicitly seeks forgiveness for any wrong (dukkadam) done.

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Summary: Each 'bhanga' or segment of the Iriyavahiyam Sutra collectively expresses the Jain principle of Ahimsa (non-violence), humility, and respect for all life, while mindfully seeking forgiveness for any harm caused during everyday activities, especially movement.

If you have a specific version or line you want explained, please provide the Prakrit text, and I can give the precise meaning for each part.