please give me list of 50 Pachchakhān / Pratyākhyān for young kids below 16 years like, " i will feed cow/dog/birds everyday before eating, or I will chant 11 navkars before eating anything" something like small small vrats a kid below 16 can take.
Here is a kid-friendly list of 50 small Pachchakhān / Pratyākhyān ideas for children below 16. These are simple daily habits, not strict advanced vows. A child can choose a few and take them sincerely with parents’ guidance.
50 small vrat-like pledges for young kids
- I will say 11 Navkars before eating.
- I will say 3 Navkars when I wake up.
- I will bow to Jinshāsan every day.
- I will not eat until I remember Arihants and Gurus.
- I will feed birds before my meal whenever possible.
- I will give water/grain to birds every day.
- I will feed cows before I eat whenever possible.
- I will feed dogs gently and respectfully whenever possible.
- I will not hurt any insect on purpose.
- I will move insects aside carefully instead of killing them.
- I will speak softly and not shout at home.
- I will tell the truth.
- I will not lie to avoid small trouble.
- I will share my food with someone in need.
- I will share my toys with others.
- I will not waste water.
- I will close the tap properly every time.
- I will not waste electricity.
- I will keep my room clean.
- I will keep my books and clothes neatly arranged.
- I will not break plants or flowers for fun.
- I will walk carefully so I do not hurt living beings.
- I will wear clean clothes and stay neat.
- I will eat slowly and mindfully.
- I will not throw food away.
- I will take only as much food as I can finish.
- I will eat with gratitude.
- I will remember Ahimsa every day.
- I will not tease animals.
- I will be kind to stray animals.
- I will not make fun of anyone.
- I will respect elders and teachers.
- I will help my parents without arguing.
- I will say “please” and “thank you” politely.
- I will not use rude words.
- I will not get angry quickly.
- I will try to forgive others.
- I will not complain about small things.
- I will read or listen to a Jain story every week.
- I will visit the temple respectfully when possible.
- I will do one good deed every day.
- I will not fight with my siblings.
- I will keep my hands and body clean before prayers.
- I will sit quietly during pratikraman / prayers.
- I will not distract others during religious time.
- I will fast from one bad habit for a day, like arguing or wasting time.
- I will not eat extra snacks without need.
- I will avoid hurting my own body with careless behavior.
- I will remember that all जीव are living souls.
- I will try to become more gentle, truthful, and disciplined every day.
Very simple kid-style daily Pachchakhān examples
You can also make them into short personal pledges like:
- “I will say 11 Navkars before eating.”
- “I will feed birds before breakfast.”
- “I will not hurt any living being today.”
- “I will speak kindly all day.”
- “I will not waste water today.”
- “I will help one person today.”
- “I will remember Lord Mahāvīr before sleep.”
Important note
For children, the best vows are:- small
- easy to follow
- done with joy
- not forced
- taken with parents’ guidance
If you want, I can also make this into:
- a Gujarati list, or
- a formal “I will…” Pachchakhān format for kids to recite daily.