What should be recited before doing kausagg? In the instance that one is doing a specific kausagg - for example Parahvanath Bhagwan ni aradhan mate kausagg Karu iccham. What is the right sequence of including this intention within the start of the irayava
Answer
The intention should not be inserted inside the Iriyāvahiṃ Sutra itself.The usual sequence is:
- Recite the Iriyāvahiṃ Sutra fully
- Then say the kāusagga intention
- Then begin the kāusagga recitation such as Logassa or the specific stotra/mantra used in your tradition
A simple way to say it is:
Iriyāvahiṃ sutra Kāussaggaṃ karuṃ icchāmi Parshvanath Bhagwan ni ārādhanā māṭe kāussagga karuṃ icchāmi Then begin the kāusagga text
Explanation
The Iriyāvahiṃ Sutra is recited to seek forgiveness for any harm caused knowingly or unknowingly during movement.The specific intention for the kāusagga is a separate sankalpa. So if you are doing kāusagga for Parshvanath Bhagwan ni ārādhanā, that intention is best stated:
- after finishing Iriyāvahiṃ
- before starting the actual kāusagga recitation
This keeps the sutra pure and preserves its traditional order.
Spiritual Understanding
In Jain Dharma, the order matters because:- Sutra recitation should remain unchanged
- Intention should be clear and sincere
- Kāusagga should begin with mindfulness and one-pointed devotion
A clean sequence helps the mind settle into bhakti, pratikraman, and inner stillness.
Takeaway
Keep the Iriyāvahiṃ Sutra unchanged, then state your kāusagga intention separately just before beginning the kāusagga.If you want, I can also give you the full step-by-step wording for a Parshvanath Bhagwan kāusagga in the traditional sequence.