Meaning of 'Paryupashna'
Answer
Paryupashna usually refers to Paryuṣaṇa / Paryushan, a very important Jain festival of spiritual reflection, repentance, fasting, and forgiveness.Explanation
The word is commonly understood as meaning:- to stay near
- to remain within
- to dwell in spiritual discipline
In Jain tradition, Paryuṣaṇa is a time when a Jain:
- turns inward,
- studies the scriptures,
- practices fasting or restraint,
- repents for past mistakes,
- and asks forgiveness from all beings.
Spiritual Understanding
Paryuṣaṇa is one of the most sacred periods in Jain Dharma because it reminds us to:- reduce attachment and anger,
- purify the soul through tapas,
- practice humility,
- and strengthen maitrī, kṣamā, and samatā — friendship, forgiveness, and equanimity.