Here is a simple way to understand and do Bhadra Tap in Jainism.

Bhadra Tap is a special fast (tap) usually of 3 days, done for atma‑shuddhi (soul purification) and kashayon ki shanti (control of anger, pride, deceit, greed).

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1. Niyam / Sankalp (Resolve before starting)

Before Day 1, sit calmly in front of a Jin Mandir or picture of Bhagwan and take a small vow:

• I will follow ahimsa, satya, brahmacharya (as per my level), aparigraha as carefully as possible.
• I am doing this tap only for karmakshetra (destruction of karma) and spiritual upliftment, not for name, fame or worldly wishes.

If possible, take this niyam in presence of a sadhu/sadhvi or at least in temple.

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2. Duration

Common practice:

• 3 days Bhadra Tap

Some people, under guidance, do longer forms (Athai etc.), but basic Bhadra Tap is 3 days.

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3. Fasting Method (Food & Water)

For each of the 3 days:

• No solid food.
• Only boiled water during the day.
• Boiled water should be:

- prepared by filtering and boiling properly - taken only from sunrise to sunset - not taken at night

• Some stricter practitioners take very limited quantity of boiled water.

If your health is weak, do milder form only under guidance.

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4. Daily Routine During Bhadra Tap

Morning

• Snan (bath), wear clean (and simple) clothes.
• Go to Derasar if possible.
• Do:

- Navkar Mantra - Logassa / Uvasaggaharam / other stavan as per your tradition - Samayik (equanimity meditation) if you can

• Do Pratikraman / Alochana – remember any faults, ask for forgiveness.

Daytime

Try to avoid timepass and worldly distractions.

Instead do:

• Swadhyaya – read / listen to:

- lives of Tirthankars - stories of tapasvi shravaks / munis

• Jap / Dhyan – repeat Navkar Mantra or focus on qualities of Arihant, Siddha.
• Maun (silence) for some time if possible.
• Extra care in:

- not hurting insects - not speaking harsh words - avoiding gossip, lies, criticism.

Evening

• Again do:

- Navkar Mantra, stavan, or paath (as per your tradition) - Pratikraman – accept your mistakes of that day. - Kshamapana – mentally ask forgiveness from all jiv.

Go to sleep with shuddha bhav: “Whatever I did today, may it become cause for kshay of karma.”

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5. Completion (Parna) on 4th Day

On the 4th day morning or as per tradition:

1. Do:

- Navkar Mantra - Jin puja / darshan - Short prayer of gratitude that tap was completed.

1. Then do Parna:

- First take boiled water. - Then take simple Jain food, prepared with full care of ahimsa and without raatra-bhojan etc.

1. Offer dandvat / vandan to:

- Jinn Bhagwan - Guru Bhagwant (if present) - Elders and family

Intention: “May this tap become a cause for mithyatva kshay, kashaya kshay and progress towards moksha.”

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6. Important Points & Precautions

• Do Bhadra Tap only according to your health.
• Take advice from:

- Sadhu/Sadhvi, or - knowledgeable Jain elder / guru.

• Do not feel ahankar (pride) about tap; keep vinay (humility).
• Digambar / Shwetambar:

- Basic spirit – fasting, boiled water, pratikraman, samayik, swadhyaya – is same. - Exact sutras, pratikraman form, and small rules may differ; follow your own sampraday and local derasar.

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In summary:

Bhadra Tap = 3 days of only boiled water (sunrise–sunset), with maximum dharma‑chintan, pratikraman, samayik and control of vaani, man and kaya. Its real fruit is inner purification, not just staying hungry.

You can read a simple explanation of Bhadra Tap and its procedure here and a more detailed vidhi here