In Jainism, we do not perform any ritual that can directly give moksha to a departed soul.

1. What happens to the soul at death (Jain view)

• At the moment of death, the jīva (soul) immediately takes the next birth according to its own karma.
• No one else – not relatives, not priests, not even devs – can change that next birth or grant moksha.
• Moksha comes only from the soul’s own:

- Samyak Darshan (right faith) - Samyak Jnān (right knowledge) - Samyak Chāritra (right conduct)

Both Digambar and Shwetambar agree on this principle: karma is non-transferable. ( jainknowledge.com)

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2. So what can we do for a departed person?

We cannot “send” them to moksha, but we can:

1. Accept with detachment

- Remember: the soul is eternal and has just moved to another body. - Try to reduce crying and extreme attachment; this helps you stay in vairāgya (detachment).

1. Forgiveness (Kṣamā)

- From the heart say: “I forgive you for any hurt; please forgive me too.” - This cleans your karma and ends negative bonds with that soul.

1. Navkār Mantra & Pratikraman

- Chant Navkār Mantra and do Pratikraman regularly. - Intention (bhāv) should be: “May I purify myself and may all souls move toward moksha,” not “transfer my merit to that one soul.” ( jainknowledge.com)

1. Dān (charity) and Jiv-dayā in their memory

- Help the poor, support animal care, support Jain temples, monks, pathshalas etc. - Do it with the feeling: “In memory of this person, may all beings progress spiritually.” - The puṇya (merit) comes to you, but your shubh-bhāv (pure intention) is beneficial overall. ( jainknowledge.com)

1. Simple, ahimsak death rites

- Keep funeral and post-death observances simple, non-violent, and without show. - Listen to Jain discourses on impermanence and moksha, remember the Siddhas.

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3. Things Jainism does not support

• No śrāddh type rituals (as in Hindu Pitru Paksha) to feed ancestors or bring them to heaven or moksha. ( jainknowledge.com)
• No belief that:

- giving food, - doing a special havan, - or paying a priest can push the departed soul to moksha or change its gati (state of rebirth).

All such ideas go against the basic Jain law: “Each soul is owner of its own karma.”

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4. If death is near (before they pass)

If someone is about to die, Jainism suggests:

• Create a calm atmosphere; softly recite Navkār Mantra.
• Encourage forgiveness, letting go of attachments.
• Help them remember their ātma and qualities of Arihants & Siddhas.
• If properly guided, they may take sallekhanā / santhārā (only by their own wish and with right understanding). ( jainknowledge.com)

This can help that soul have a more peaceful, spiritually strong end.

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5. Essence in one line

In Jainism, after someone has died, you cannot give them moksha, but you can purify yourself through forgiveness, Navkār, Pratikraman, dān, and non-violence – and live in such a way that you move closer to moksha, and you remember them with true, peaceful detachment.

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