In Jainism, “6 Avashyak” (Ṣaḍ-Āvaśyaka) means six essential daily duties that every Jain (especially in the Śvetāmbara tradition) is encouraged to practice.

1) Samayik (समायिक)

Sitting in equanimity for a fixed time (traditionally 48 minutes):

• Calm body, speech and mind
• No anger, attachment, or hatred
• Focus on the pure soul or recite sutras

2) Chaturvimshati-stava / Chauvisantho (चतुर्विंशतिस्तव / चौविसंठो)

Praise of the 24 Tirthankars:

• Recite Logassa / Chauvisantho
• Remember their qualities (gunas) to develop faith, humility and inspiration for right conduct

3) Vandana (वंदना)

Respectful salutation to sadhus and sadhvis:

• Bow to Acharya, Upadhyay, monks and nuns
• Develop humility (vinay) and readiness to follow their guidance

4) Pratikraman (प्रतिक्रमण)

Self-check and repentance:

• Review faults of thought, speech, and action
• Confess (alochana), repent, and ask forgiveness
• Decide not to repeat those mistakes

5) Kayotsarga (कायोत्सर्ग)

Stillness and detachment from the body:

• Stand or sit motionless for some time
• Feel “I am soul, not this body”
• Let go of physical attachment and restlessness

6) Pratyakhyan / Pachchakkhan (प्रत्याख्यान / पच्छक्काण)

Firm resolve / vow:

• Take clear small vows (e.g. “Today I will not hurt anyone by words”, “I will avoid a certain careless habit”)
• Strengthens self-control and purity

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Traditions (Śvetāmbara & Digambara)

• Śvetāmbara (Avashyak paddhati): These exact six are done; in full Pratikraman, all six are included.
• Digambara: Names/grouping may differ (often taught as Devapūjā, Gurubhakti, Svādhyāya, Saṁyama, Tapa, Dāna), but the spirit is the same – equanimity, devotion, repentance, vows, detachment, and discipline.

You can read a simple explanation of the six Avashyakas here