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Kausagg how to do
Kausagg (Kayotsarga) is very simple, but must be done with shraddhā and shuddh bhāv. Here is an easy, traditional way:
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1. Preparation
- Place: clean, quiet place (temple, upāshray, or at home facing a Jin-pratima or a clean wall).
- Body: wash hands/feet, simple clean clothes, remove shoes.
- Mind: decide, “For this time, I will forget the body and stay in my ātma-bhāv.”
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2. Posture (how to stand or sit)
Standing Kausagg (common in Chaityavandan / Pratikraman):
- Stand straight, feet a little apart but steady.
- Hands down, slightly away from the body or gently joined in front; no movement.
- Head slightly bowed; eyes closed or half‑open looking down.
- Mouth gentle, no talking; breathe normally.
Sitting Kausagg (if standing is difficult):
- Sit cross‑legged or on a chair, spine straight.
- Hands on knees or in lap, relaxed and still.
- Eyes closed/half‑closed; body completely quiet.
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3. Inner bhāv (what to think)
While in Kausagg, think:
- “I am not this body; I am pure soul (shuddh ātmā).”
- Let go of thoughts of pain, comfort, likes, dislikes.
- If you wish, slowly repeat:
Main aim: detach from body, stay with soul-awareness.
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4. How long
- Beginners: 1–2 minutes, completely still.
- Regular practice: 5–10 minutes.
- In full Samayik / Pratikraman: as guided (traditionally up to one muhūrt ≈ 48 minutes, according to capacity).
Do not force; if there is strong pain or dizziness, slowly relax and end.
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5. Simple way to start (daily)
- Stand in Kausagg posture.
- Say mentally:
“Arihant Bhagwān, I now do Kausagg, letting go of my body and staying in my soul.”
- Stay still for 2–3 minutes with Navkār Mantra or silent awareness.
- At the end, gently bow (Namaskar) and think:
“If any fault happened during Kausagg, Michchhāmi Dukkaḍaṃ.”
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If you want, you can also connect it with sutras like Arihanta Cheiyanam or Annath Sutra, which directly mention Kausagg and its meaning; you can read them with meanings here: and here .
