Here is a simple, authentic outline of the common parts of Pratikraman (repentance) in Jain practice, with notes on tradition differences.

What Pratikraman typically includes (core parts)

• Namokar prayer and invocation: paying homage to the Panch Parameshthi and Tirthankaras before starting. This sets the devotional tone.
• Samayik (equanimity): settle the mind to observe calm, balanced awareness for a fixed period.
• Logassa/Chauvisantho (praising Tirthankaras): reverence to the 24 Tirthankaras and Arihants.
• Vandana (salutations): respectful homage to sadhus, sadhvis, and teachers.
• Alochana (confession of faults): honest reflection and confession of faults in body, speech, and mind, including lapses from vows and vows-related observances.
• Kayotsarga (inner detachment meditation): stillness and turning attention inward, away from body attachment.
• Pratikraman (the actual repentance recitation): reciting the Pratikraman formula, recalling transgressions and renewing commitment.
• Khamani (forgiveness) / Khamavani (forgiveness-request): asking forgiveness from all living beings for any harm caused, often with the phrase “Michchhami Dukkadam” recited to indicate forgiveness sought.
• Pratyakhyan (resolve for future conduct): taking a firm vow not to repeat the transgressions, renewing discipline.
• Mangal/closing prayers: concluding prayers to bless the ritual and reaffirm intention to live righteously.

Important note on tradition differences

• Digambar and Shwetambar communities both perform Pratikraman, but the emphasis and sequence can differ. For example:

- Shwetambar practice often centers on the broader Pratikraman sequence during Paryushan and includes detailed confessions, with Samayik and Kalpasutra-related recitations. - Digambar practice emphasizes the Daslakshan (ten virtues) period in Daslakshan Parva and may structure forgiveness (Kshama) and the six-or-more Khamasaman steps within Pratikraman, plus distinct daily/periodic timings. The exact order and text can vary by local tradition. See sources for Digambar vs. Shwetambar details. ( jainknowledge.com)

Simple, practical sense (arth)

• Pratikraman is a guided inner and outer process: examine, confess, forgive, and renew.
• Alochana is the inner act of recognizing faults; Pratikraman is the outer ritual expression of that recognition.
• The core aim is to cleanse the mind, reduce karma, and strengthen commitment to non-violence and right conduct.

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