Vasupujya is the 12th Tirthankara. When we speak of obstacles (uparjana) in Vasupujya worship or during his vrata, the focus is on hindrances to sincere practice and inner purification. Here are common obstacles and simple Jain ways to overcome them:

• Internal obstacles (mental distractions)

- Lack of faith or devotion, pride, anger, greed, attachment to comfort. - Remedy: cultivate humility (jivaharata), practice forgiveness, remind yourself of renunciation and non-violence (ahimsa).

• External obstacles (environmental or social)

- Irregular daily routine, busyness, temptations to eat or indulge during vrata times. - Remedy: schedule a quiet time for prayer, study, and reflection; keep a clean, pure space for worship; seek support from family or sangh.

• Observance obstacles (ritual or conduct errors)

- Incomplete or improper fasting, inconsistency in following vows (satya, ahimsa, asteya, brahmacharya, aparigraha) during the Vasupujya period. - Remedy: follow your capacity, gradually increase acts of self-control; read or listen to Vasupujya’s teachings to keep the purpose clear.

• Knowledge obstacles (ignorance or misinterpretation)

- Misunderstanding of Vasupujya vrata or stotra, or mixing in non-Jain ideas. - Remedy: study authentic Jain sources about Vasupujya and his path of renunciation; keep intentions aligned with kevala jnana and liberation.

• Health and age-related obstacles

- Physical illness or weakness can hamper rigorous practice. - Remedy: adapt practices to ability while maintaining intention; seek guidance from a competent Jain tutor or monk.

Traditionally, Digambar and Śvetāmbara communities may have small differences in how Vasupujya vrata is observed or recited, but the core aim—renunciation, ahimsa, truth, and self-discipline—remains the same.

You can read more about Vasupujya and his worship at Shri Vasupujya Swami Jinalaya here