In Jain Dharma, Śrāvaka ke 12 Pratimā are the twelve progressive vows and disciplines followed by a lay follower who wishes to move closer to monk-like conduct while still living the गृहस्थ life. They are stages of self-restraint, detachment, and purification.

A śrāvaka does not become perfect all at once. These 12 pratimās show a gradual rise in discipline.

The 12 Pratimās of a Śrāvaka

1) Darśan Pratimā

• This is the stage of right faith and firm belief in the Jain path.
• The person has faith in the Tattvas, Jinas, and the path of liberation.
• Wrong belief and spiritual doubt are reduced.

2) Vrat Pratimā

• The person accepts the five aṇuvratas:

- non-violence - truth - non-stealing - chastity - limited non-possession

• This is the foundation of lay discipline.

3) Sāmāyika Pratimā

• The person practices sāmāyika regularly.
• Sāmāyika means equanimity, self-control, and staying in spiritual awareness.
• One tries to remain calm, detached, and free from passions.

4) Posadh Pratimā

• The person observes posadha on special days.
• This involves greater spiritual restraint, fasting, prayer, study, and repentance.
• It is a higher form of inner discipline than ordinary daily practice.

5) Sachitt Tyāga Pratimā

• The person gives up sachitta food and items.
• Sachitta means food or substances containing living beings or where life is still present, such as certain fresh vegetables or seeds depending on the context.
• This increases vigilance in non-violence.

6) Rātri-Bhojan Tyāga Pratimā

• The person gives up eating at night.
• Night eating is avoided because it involves greater violence and less awareness.
• This practice supports restraint and purity.

7) Brahmacharya Pratimā

• The person observes complete celibacy within lay life.
• This is a very serious vow and shows strong control over desires.
• It brings the śrāvaka closer to monk-like discipline.

8) Araṁbha Tyāga Pratimā

• The person gives up unnecessary worldly occupations and acts that involve many injuries.
• “Araṁbha” means activities of business, household violence, and entanglements that cause harm.
• The devotee minimizes involvement in harmful worldly life.

9) Parigraha Tyāga Pratimā

• The person renounces attachment to possessions.
• Parigraha means ownership and possessiveness.
• This stage develops deep detachment, even though basic living remains.

10) Anumati Tyāga Pratimā

• The person does not give approval or consent to worldly or harmful activities.
• Even if living in a household, one stops supporting violence, greed, or excessive worldly engagement.
• Mental complicity is also reduced.

11) Uddiṣṭ Tyāga Pratimā

• The person gives up food or support that is specially prepared for oneself.
• One avoids asking for or accepting specially arranged comforts.
• This increases humility and dependence on simple, pure living.

12) Śramaṇabhūta Pratimā

• The final stage is called becoming like a śramaṇa.
• The śrāvaka lives very close to monk-like conduct.
• He or she practices extreme detachment, simplicity, and spiritual discipline, though still not formally a monk.

In simple terms

These 12 pratimās are a step-by-step ladder:

• first comes faith,
• then vows,
• then restraint,
• then detachment,
• and finally a life almost like that of a monk.

Purpose of the 12 Pratimās

They help a śrāvaka:

• reduce karma,
• increase self-control,
• practice ahimsa,
• weaken attachment and passions,
• prepare for higher spiritual progress.

If you want, I can also give this in a very simple table form or in Gujarati/Hindi-English style.