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    What is pakkhi

    6 months ago 209

    In Jainism, “pakkhi” (also written pakhi / pakshik) usually refers to Pakshik Pratikraman.

    Simple meaning:

    • Pakkhi = fortnightly Pratikraman
    • It is a special Pratikraman done once every lunar fortnight, so twice in a lunar month.
    • Traditionally it is done on the 14th tithi (Chaturdashi) of each fortnight. ( jainknowledge.com)

    Purpose:

    • Same basic purpose as daily Pratikraman:
    - to review faults of the last 15 days, - confess and repent, - ask forgiveness, - and take a new resolve not to repeat them.
    • It is especially recommended for those who cannot do daily Pratikraman, as a minimum regular self‑purification. ( jainknowledge.com)

    Both Śvetāmbara and Digambara traditions have the concept of Pakshik / Pakkhi Pratikraman; the internal sutras and method may differ, but the aim is the same – repentance and renewal over the past fortnight.

    You can read a simple explanation of Pratikraman and its types here

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