THERE IS VIDHI LIKE 12 KHAMASNA , 12 PRADAKSHINA , 12 SAKHIYA , 20 MAALA ,
Answer
Yes, in some Jain traditions there are devotional counts and vidhi steps such as:- 12 Khamāsṇā
- 12 Pradakshina
- 12 Sākhīyā
- 20 Mālā
These are used in certain worship practices, but the exact meaning and sequence can vary by tradition, guru-paramparā, and the specific vidhi being followed.
Explanation
These terms generally belong to Jain devotional practice:- Khamāsṇā: a gesture of humility, bowing, and reverence
- Pradakshina: circumambulation around the Jina temple or idol
- Sākhīyā: recitations or repeated devotional utterances in some traditions
- Mālā: counting of repeated names, verses, or prayers
The numbers like 12 or 20 are often part of a structured ritual form, especially in temple worship, bhakti, or special vidhi.
Spiritual Understanding
In Jain Dharma, such practices help cultivate:- humility
- devotion
- discipline
- concentration
- inner purification
The outer action is important, but the inner भाव, meaning sincere intention, reverence, and detachment, is even more important.