“Samayak” (more correctly “Samayik / Sāmāyika”) is a very important Jain practice.

In simple words:

• Meaning:

Samayik means staying in a state of samata – equanimity, balance, and peace of mind. In Samayik we try to remain free from raag (attachment) and dvesh (hatred) for a fixed time.

• What is done:

- Sit quietly in a steady posture. - Control body, speech and mind. - Do prayers, sutras, or silent meditation. - Try to see all beings with friendliness, without anger, pride, greed or deceit.

• Time / Duration:

Traditionally it is done for about one antara-muhurta (around 48 minutes).

• Who should do it:

It is one of the six avashyak (essential duties) for both monks and laypeople in Jain Dharma.

• Purpose / Benefit:

- To stop new karmas from binding. - To calm the mind and develop equanimity. - To move gradually towards the path of liberation.

• Digambar & Shwetambar:

- Both accept Samayik as a basic and very important practice. - The core idea (equanimity, 48 minutes, control of mind–speech–body) is the same. - Some external procedures (postures, specific sutras, dress etc.) may differ by sect and local tradition.

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