In Jain Dharma, one who is mostly housebound can still reduce and remove pāpa by following right conduct, self-discipline, and mental purity at home.

Here are the main practices:

1. Observe ahimsa in daily life

Avoid harming living beings even in small ways, such as carelessly killing insects or wasting water unnecessarily.

1. Practice samayik

Sit in a calm, pure state for a fixed time, control the mind, and remain steady in equanimity.

1. Do pratikraman regularly

Repent for mistakes, confess faults, and resolve not to repeat them. This is one of the most important ways to reduce pāpa.

1. Keep vows according to capacity

Follow the five small vows as much as possible in household life: - avoid violence - speak truthfully - avoid stealing - limit desire and attachment - keep restraint in conduct

1. Perform puja, stavan, and svadhyaya

Worship the Arihants, recite stotras, and study Jain scriptures to purify thoughts.

1. Control anger, pride, deceit, and greed

These four passions bind heavy karmas. Reducing them weakens pāpa greatly.

1. Live with moderation and contentment

Limit possessions, enjoyments, and unnecessary desires. This supports aparigraha.

1. Serve others with compassion

Help family, guests, monks, nuns, the poor, and living beings in a nonviolent way.

1. Maintain purity in food and behavior

Eat with awareness, avoid violence-based habits, and keep life simple and disciplined.

1. Repent sincerely every day

Even if one cannot go outside, inner purification is always possible through awareness, restraint, and repentance.

In Jainism, pāpa is not removed by external action alone, but by inner repentance, restraint, and careful living. Even a housebound person can make strong spiritual progress.