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    Adhar Abhisheks in english

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    “Adhar Abhishek” is most likely “Adhar Pāpsthān / Pāpshath Sutra” – the list of 18 main sins (paap) for which we ask forgiveness. Here is the simple English meaning of all 18:

    1. Prāṇātipāt – Violence / killing

    Harming or killing any living being (by body, speech or mind).

    1. Mṛiṣhāvād – Lying

    Speaking untruth, cheating, hiding truth to deceive others.

    1. Adattādān – Stealing

    Taking anything not given, in any way (openly or secretly).

    1. Maithun – Sexual misconduct

    Uncontrolled sensuality, adultery, or wrong use of sexuality.

    1. Parigraha – Possessiveness / accumulation

    Having and desiring excess possessions, people, status, etc.

    1. Krodh – Anger

    Getting angry, wishing harm, losing peace of mind.

    1. Mān – Pride / ego

    Feeling “I am great, I am higher than others”, arrogance.

    1. Māyā – Deceit

    Showing something outside, thinking something else inside; tricking others.

    1. Lobh – Greed

    Never being satisfied, always wanting more things, money, power, etc.

    1. Rāg – Attachment

    Clinging to people, objects, ideas – “I cannot live without this.”

    1. Dveṣh – Hatred

    Dislike, jealousy, wanting to hurt or see others suffer.

    1. Kalah – Quarrelling

    Fighting, arguing, disturbing peace in family, society, sangh.

    1. Abhyākhyān – False blaming / justifying oneself

    Blaming others to hide one’s own fault, giving excuses instead of admitting mistake.

    1. Paiśhunya – Backbiting / spreading faults

    Carrying tales from one person to another, breaking relations by gossip.

    1. Rati–arati – Wrong likes and dislikes

    Liking wrong things and disliking good/spiritual things; getting disturbed if you don’t get what you like.

    1. Para-parivāda – Criticising other paths or people

    Condemning, insulting, or making fun of other religions, gurus, or people.

    1. Māyā-mṛiṣhāvād – Deceitful lying

    A lie spoken with extra cunning and planning, to cheat in a deep way.

    1. Mithyātva-śalya – Thorn of wrong belief

    Having wrong belief about soul, karma, and Tirthankars; not trusting true Dharma – this becomes a “thorn” in the soul.

    About traditions:

    • The list and basic meanings of these 18 paaps are accepted in both Digambar and Shwetambar traditions.
    • Words or order may differ slightly in some books, but the substance is the same: we recognise these 18 as main doors through which bad karma enters, and we ask forgiveness for them in pratikraman and other sutras.

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