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    THERE IS VIDHI LIKE 12 KHAMASNA , 12 PRADAKSHINA , 12 SAKHIYA , 20 MAALA ,

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    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.

    Takeaway

    So yes, such vidhi-based counts are found in some Jain practices, but they are not always universal across all Jain sects. Their exact form depends on the specific tradition and ritual manual being followed.
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