Samayik is what

Samayik means staying in a state of equanimity (samata-bhav) for a fixed time, leaving aside all worldly work and trying to remain only in atma-bhav (soul‑consciousness).

In Jain dharma:

• Samayik is the first of the 6 Avashyak (daily essential duties).
• For that period (traditionally 48 minutes), a person tries to:

- stop sinful activities of mind, speech, and body - avoid raag–dvesh (attachment and hatred) - remain peaceful, alert, and turned inward

• Both Shravak (householder) and sadhu–sadhvi (monks, nuns) are expected to do Samayik (for monks it is much more frequent and strict).

In simple words: Samayik = to sit quietly, leave all worldly roles, and try to remain balanced, non‑hurtful, and aware of the pure soul for some time.

You can read a simple practical guide on how to do Samayik here