Answer

“16 Upās” generally refers to the 16 devotional kriyās / bhāvnās performed in Jain worship with humility, purity, and reverence.

However, the exact list can vary slightly by Jain tradition, gaccha, or local practice. So, I should not give a fixed list unless you specify which tradition or text you are referring to.

Explanation

In Jain Dharma, Upās / Upāsanā means devotional worship or respectful spiritual practice. The purpose is not only outer ritual, but inner purification.

Commonly, such kriyās are connected with:

• Devotion toward Arihant Bhagwan
• Respect for Siddha, Āchārya, Upādhyāy, and Sādhu
• Purity of body, speech, and mind
• Development of vinay, bhakti, and samyag darshan
• Reduction of pride, attachment, anger, and carelessness

Spiritual Understanding

The true value of any Upās kriyā is in the inner feeling:

• Doing it with faith, not show
• Doing it with humility, not ego
• Remembering the qualities of Bhagwan
• Trying to bring those qualities into one’s own life

Takeaway

Please tell me which “16 Upās ni kriyā” you mean — for example, Derāvāsī Pūjā paddhati, Sthānakvāsī tradition, Terāpanth tradition, or any specific book/pathshala lesson — and I can explain it accurately.