I’ll explain Samayik in a very simple way and then give you easy steps to learn and start doing it.

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1. What is Jain Samayik?

• “Samayik” means staying in samata bhav – a state of equanimity (no anger, no attachment, no hatred).
• For a fixed time (usually 48 minutes) you:

- Leave all worldly work, - Sit quietly, - Focus on the pure soul, - Avoid all sins by mind, speech, and body.

It is one of the main daily duties (avashyak) in both Shvetambar and Digambar traditions (method/details may differ a bit, but purpose is same).

You can read more here

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2. How to start learning Samayik (very simple way)

Step 1: Fix time and place

• Choose a quiet, clean corner of your home.
• Decide a regular time (morning or evening).
• Traditionally 48 minutes, but as a beginner you may start with 15–20 minutes and slowly increase.

You can see a simple guide here

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Step 2: Prepare yourself

• Wear clean, simple clothes (white is preferred).
• Wash hands, feet, face.
• Sit on a clean cloth/asana.
• Keep your mobile and all disturbances away.

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Step 3: Begin with Namokar Mantra

• Sit or stand and recite Namokar Mantra slowly and with full concentration.
• Mentally bow to:

- Arihant - Siddha - Acharya - Upadhyaya - All Sadhus

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Step 4: Take a small vow (bhav/pratyakhyan)

In very simple language, you can decide in mind:

> “For this period of Samayik, > I will not hurt anyone, > will not speak harshly or lie, > will avoid anger, pride, deceit, greed, > and I will try to stay in equanimity.”

This mental decision is very important.

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Step 5: Sitting and focusing

• Sit in a steady posture:

- Padmasan, Sukhasan, or even on a chair with straight back.

• Close or half-close your eyes and:

- Watch your breath gently, or - Repeat Namokar Mantra slowly, or - Think: “I am soul, separate from body and thoughts.”

Try not to move too much; sit peacefully.

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Step 6: Simple thoughts to keep during Samayik

Gently think on:

• All things are temporary (Anitya).
• I am soul, not body, not wealth, not relations.
• I don’t want to hurt any living being.
• Friendship for all, no hatred for anyone.

This is called bhavana/anupreksha in Jainism.

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Step 7: End with repentance and forgiveness

Before finishing:

• Think: “If during this Samayik, any bad thought, laziness, or carelessness came, I ask forgiveness.”
• Again recite Namokar Mantra.
• Slowly open eyes and quietly return to normal work.

A more detailed step‑by‑step is here

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3. Shvetambar & Digambar – small note

• Both traditions do Samayik for equanimity and soul-purification.
• Shvetambar:

- Often use muhpatti, recite specific Samayik sutras, Iriyavahiyam, etc.

• Digambar:

- Stress kayotsarg (motionless awareness), Navakara, Logassa, Panchindiya, etc.

But for learning, the simple common method above is enough to start.

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4. How to progress slowly

• Start with 10–15 minutes daily.
• Increase to 30 minutes, then to full 48 minutes.
• Add:

- More sutra/path, - More kayotsarg (stillness), - More deep reflection.

You can also study more about purpose and vidhi here

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If you follow even this simple form regularly with sincerity, it becomes true Samayik and will greatly help in calming the mind and reducing karmas.