what to do in samayak
Answer
In Samayak (Samayik), the main practice is to stay शांत, mindful, and free from attachment, aversion, and worldly distractions. You should focus on the आत्मा, maintain equanimity, and observe inner purity.Explanation
During Samayik, you can do the following:- Sit in a clean and शांत place
- Wear simple, pure clothes if possible
- Take the vow of equanimity with a calm mind
- Recite Namokar Mantra or other approved Jain prayers
- Practice meditation and आत्म-चिंतन
- Observe silence or speak only when necessary
- Remain aware of your thoughts, words, and actions
- Avoid anger, pride, deceit, greed, and attachment
- Avoid gossip, unnecessary movement, and worldly thinking
- If you know, study a Jain sutra or reflect on Jain teachings
If you want, you may also:
- Do pratikraman-style reflection on mistakes
- Ask forgiveness mentally for any harm done
- Rest in inner calm and equanimity
Spiritual Understanding
Samayik is not just sitting quietly. It is a sacred time to:- Stop outward restlessness
- Reduce karma through self-restraint
- Strengthen equanimity
- Remember the soul’s pure nature
- Practice the Jain ideal of non-violence, truth, and detachment
The purpose is to stay balanced in happiness and sorrow, praise and blame, gain and loss.