short daily Pratikraman (Lagu / Alauli) in English meaning
Here is a very simple English meaning / gist of Short (Laghu / Alauli) Daily Pratikraman as commonly done by Śwetāmbars. Wording of sutras can differ by books, but the bhāva (inner meaning) is like this:
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1. Namokar Mantra
I bow to:- Arihants – perfectly enlightened beings
- Siddhas – liberated souls
- Āchāryas – spiritual heads
- Upādhyāyas – teachers of scripture
- All Sādhus and Sādhvīs – monks and nuns
By bowing to these five, all sins become lighter and I gain merit.
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2. Samayik – Equanimity
- I sit calmly and try to stay in equanimity.
- I wish to give up attachment, hatred, anger, pride, deceit, greed.
- I remember: “I am a soul, separate from body, mind, and worldly roles.”
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3. Iriyā Vahiya – On Movement
- While walking, standing, sitting, sleeping, eating, or doing any activity,
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4. Tassa Uttari Karanam – General Confession
- Whatever sins I have done
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5. Alochanā – Admitting Faults
- I openly admit:
(Here, in full Pratikraman many detailed faults are listed; in Laghu it is kept short, but the feeling is: “Whatever wrongs I did against Jain principles, I admit and regret.”)
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6. Khamemi Savva Jīve – Forgiveness
- “I forgive all living beings.
- I do not have hatred for anyone.
- I have friendship towards all souls.
- May all beings be happy, peaceful, and progress spiritually.”
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7. Micchāmi Dukkaḍaṁ – “May My Faults Be Fruitless”
- “If I have caused pain, hurt, or trouble
This is the heart of Pratikraman: honest regret and gentle request for forgiveness.
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8. Pratyākhyān – Resolve for the Future
- I take a firm resolve:
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9. Kayotsarga – Stillness / Letting Go of Body
- For a short time, I stand or sit absolutely still,
- I think: “I am a pure, knowing soul, not this body.
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10. Mangalam / Closing
- I end by remembering and bowing again
- I pray for the well‑being of all souls.
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Digambar / Śvetāmbara Note
- Śvetāmbara Laghu / Alauli Pratikraman uses specific Prakrit/Sanskrit sutras in this sequence.
- Digambar tradition has different texts and order, but the core meaning is the same:
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In summary, daily short Pratikraman in English bhāva is:
> “I bow to the pure ones, calm my mind, > admit all my wrongs, ask forgiveness from every soul, > forgive everyone, and resolve to live better from now on.”
You can read more about the meaning and purpose of Pratikraman here