Chaityavandan viddhi bataye
Chaityavandan is the Jain daily ritual of reverent worship of the temple (chaitya) and the Tirthankaras/Siddhas. It is practiced mainly by Shvetambar Murtipujak Jains, and its exact sequence can vary by gaccha and temple. Digambar temples may follow a somewhat different approach or emphasize other forms of worship.
How Chaityavandan is generally performed (simple outline):
- Preparation: cleanse, clean clothes, and calm, respectful mood; keep a clean puja space in or near the temple.
- Entering and bowing: enter the chaitya with humility, perform prostrations as you begin the worship.
- Recitation sequence: start with a standard liturgical sequence that typically includes the Navkar Mantra (Namokar), followed by prayers and stutis to the Tirthankaras and Siddhas, and a section for seeking forgiveness and displaying restraint (khama).
- Bhavnā (feeling) and offerings: mentally revere the Tirthankaras, and offer symbols or symbolic rice/grains as part of the ritual, while reciting the prescribed sutras.
- Samayik/discipline integrated: chaityavandan is often done in conjunction with other daily practices like Samayik or Bhaav Puja, depending on temple tradition.
- Concluding: conclude with a final prayer of humility and peace, and a dedication to right conduct.
Important notes:
- There is a difference between Digambar and Shvetambar practices. Shvetambar traditions commonly follow a structured chaityavandan sequence with a fixed set of sutras and mantras, while Digambar traditions may place emphasis on other forms of temple worship and may not always have the same fixed chaityavandan liturgy in front of idols. You can read more about the chaityavandan practice and its variants here.
If you want, I can share a specific chaityavandan sequence used in a particular tradition (for example, the Shvetambar Murtipujak version) with the exact sutras and short meanings. You can read more about chaityavandan here