Here “Atichaar” generally means: small or big transgressions (lapses, violations) of our vows and of right conduct.

In simple point form, the main points covered under Atichaar are:

• 1. Atichaar = lapse from a vow

- Any going beyond the limit set by a vow (vrat) - Even a partial breach is counted as Atichaar, not only full breaking of the vow

• 2. Linked to all main vows

- For monks: 5 Mahāvrat (Ahimsā, Satya, Achaurya, Brahmacharya, Aparigraha) – each has its own Atichaars - For householders (śrāvaks): 12 vows (5 Anuvrat, 3 Guṇvrat, 4 Śikṣāvrat) – each also has Atichaars

• 3. Types of Atichaar by instrument

- Kāyik – by body (hitting, binding, overloading, harmful actions) - Vāchik – by speech (harsh words, lies, gossip, back‑biting) - Mānasik – by mind (violent thoughts, strong greed, intense jealousy, etc.)

• 4. Atichaar related to Ahimsā (non‑violence)

- Hurting or wounding living beings - Binding, tying, imprisoning or restricting movement - Cutting, mutilating, burning etc. - Over‑loading or over‑working humans/animals - Depriving food, water, medicines (causing starvation, excessive suffering)

• 5. Atichaar related to Satya (truthfulness)

- Directly telling lies - Speaking half‑truths or twisting truth to mislead - Gossip, defamation, revealing others’ secrets to harm them - Giving wrong testimony, false certificates, or false guarantees - Praising what is bad or condemning what is good, to misguide others

• 6. Atichaar related to Achaurya / Asteya (non‑stealing)

- Direct stealing of others’ things - Encouraging, helping, or protecting a thief - Buying/using clearly stolen goods - Using false weights, measures, bills, or cheating in business - Getting things by bribe, black‑marketing, smuggling, or any unfair means

• 7. Atichaar related to Brahmacharya (celibacy / sexual restraint)

- Wrong sexual conduct with anyone other than one’s lawful partner (for those who are not totally celibate) - For monks/nuns: any physical contact with desire - Talking, joking, reading/watching with lustful intention - Remembering past sensual pleasures with enjoyment - Arranging, encouraging, or supporting others’ wrong sexual activities

• 8. Atichaar related to Aparigraha (non‑possessiveness)

- Hoarding more wealth, goods, land, etc. than vowed limit - Intense attachment or pride in one’s possessions - Collecting unnecessary luxurious objects just for show - Causing others to accumulate or exploit for one’s gain - Hiding wealth or cheating to avoid charity / duty (dān, tax, etc.)

• 9. Atichaar in daily behaviour (general)

- Careless walking, sitting, working that kills/injures small beings - Wastage of water, fire, plants, food leading to more himsā - Anger, pride, deceit, greed-driven behaviour - Misuse of position, power, knowledge to harm or exploit

• 10. Atichaar in relation to time, place, etc.

- Doing a normally allowed act at wrong time (e.g. at night where more living beings are harmed) - Doing it at wrong place (e.g. in water, grass, fields full of life) - Using wrong dravya (material) that increases unnecessary violence - Doing any act in wrong bhāv (inner attitude of anger, greed, hatred, negligence)

• 11. Role of Atichaar in Pratikraman

- During Pratikraman / Samvatsari, we confess these Atichaars of the year/period - We accept: “I may have done such lapses by body, speech, and mind” - We ask forgiveness and resolve to be more alert in future

• 12. Same core idea in both traditions

- Śvetāmbara and Digambara may differ in the exact list and wording - But both accept: Atichaar = transgression of the vow, to be recognized, confessed, and reduced for spiritual progress

You can also see a simple explanation of Atichaar here