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    short daily Pratikraman (Lagu / Alauli) in English meaning

    8 months ago 156

    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,
    if I have harmed any living soul – knowingly or unknowingly – I ask for forgiveness from all of them.

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    4. Tassa Uttari Karanam – General Confession

    • Whatever sins I have done
    by mind, by speech, or by body, day or night, in any place or time, I confess them and feel truly sorry.

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    5. Alochanā – Admitting Faults

    • I openly admit:
    “O Lord / O Guru, I have weaknesses and faults. I have not fully followed vows and right conduct. I confess and repent for all these faults.”

    (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
    to any living being by thoughts, words, or actions, may all that evil become fruitless. Please forgive me.”

    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:
    “From now till the next Pratikraman, I will try not to repeat these faults. I will be more careful, non‑violent, truthful, and self‑controlled.”

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    9. Kayotsarga – Stillness / Letting Go of Body

    • For a short time, I stand or sit absolutely still,
    forgetting the body and focusing on the pure soul.
    • I think: “I am a pure, knowing soul, not this body.
    Let all bad karmas become lighter.”

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    10. Mangalam / Closing

    • I end by remembering and bowing again
    to Arihants, Siddhas, Āchāryas, Upādhyāyas, and all Sādhus–Sādhvīs.
    • 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:
    self‑check, confession, repentance, forgiveness, and new resolve.

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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

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