Answer

In the Sthānakvāsī Jain tradition, Sāmāyika is done by sitting in a calm, clean place with the intention of remaining in equanimity, non-violence, self-restraint, and spiritual awareness for the period of Sāmāyika.

A standard Sthānakvāsī Sāmāyika generally includes:

• Preparing the place and body
• Taking the vow of Sāmāyika
• Reciting essential Jain sutras
• Doing contemplation, pratikramaṇ-like reflection, svādhyāya, or dhyāna
• Completing the Sāmāyika respectfully

The exact recitation order can differ slightly by gaccha, local tradition, guru-paramparā, and upāśraya practice. So the most authentic method is to follow the order taught by your Sthānakvāsī guru, sādhujī/sādhvījī, or local sangh.

General Steps of Sthānakvāsī Sāmāyika

1. Preparation
   • Choose a clean and quiet place.
   • Sit on a clean āsan or saṇthāro.
   • Keep the mouth-cloth/muhapatti as per Sthānakvāsī practice.
   • Calm the mind and avoid unnecessary movement, speech, and worldly thoughts.
2. Mental Bhāvanā
   • Think: “For this period, I will remain in samatā — equanimity.”
   • Give up attachment, anger, pride, deceit, greed, gossip, and worldly activity.
   • Keep compassion toward all living beings.
3. Beginning with Namaskār Mahāmantra
   • Recite Namaskār Mahāmantra with devotion.
   • This is the universal beginning of Jain spiritual practice.
4. Iriyāvahiyā / Iriyāpathik Pratikramaṇ
   • Reflect on any violence or carelessness caused while walking, sitting, standing, moving, or handling things.
   • Ask for forgiveness for harm caused knowingly or unknowingly to living beings.
5. Tassa Uttari / Inner Purification
   • This is recited for spiritual purification and removal of faults.
   • It prepares the mind for a pure Sāmāyika state.
6. Annattha / Kāyotsarga Bhāvanā
   • Take the intention for kāyotsarga — detachment from the body.
   • Remain steady and inward-focused.
7. Logassa / Caturviṃśati Stava
   • Praise the 24 Tīrthaṅkars.
   • Contemplate their qualities: omniscience, detachment, compassion, and liberation.
8. Karemi Bhante — Taking Sāmāyika Vow
   • This is the main formal acceptance of Sāmāyika.
   • One resolves to avoid sinful activities and remain in equanimity for the Sāmāyika period.
9. Sāmāyika Period
   • Sit peacefully in self-awareness.
   • Do svādhyāya, dhyāna, mantra-japa, reflection on soul, or listen to Jain pravachan.
   • Maintain silence as far as possible.
   • Avoid unnecessary movement and speech.
10. Reflection and Forgiveness
    • Reflect on mistakes of mind, speech, and body.
    • Ask forgiveness from all living beings.
    • Strengthen the resolve to live with ahiṃsā and restraint.
11. Completion of Sāmāyika
    • End with prescribed sutras as followed in your tradition.
    • Recite Namaskār Mahāmantra again.
    • Offer mental reverence to Arihant, Siddha, Āchārya, Upādhyāya, and Sādhu.
    • Conclude calmly, without rushing back into worldly activity.

Common Recitation Order

A commonly followed broad order in many Jain Sāmāyika practices is:

1. Namaskār Mahāmantra
2. Iriyāvahiyā Sutra
3. Tassa Uttari Sutra
4. Annattha Sutra
5. Logassa Sutra
6. Karemi Bhante Sutra
7. Sāmāyika meditation / svādhyāya / dhyāna
8. Completion prayers according to local Sthānakvāsī practice
9. Namaskār Mahāmantra

However, please note: Sthānakvāsī recitation order may vary from place to place. Some upāśrayas include additional sutras or repeat certain sutras in a specific way.

Important Conduct During Sāmāyika

During Sāmāyika, one should try to observe:

• Samatā — equanimity
• Ahiṃsā — non-violence in thought, word, and action
• Mauna or limited speech — silence or very careful speech
• Apramatta bhāva — alertness and non-carelessness
• Ātma-chintan — contemplation of the soul
• Kṣamā bhāva — forgiveness

Spiritual Understanding

Sāmāyika is not only recitation. Its main purpose is to become like a sadhu for a short period — free from attachment, aversion, anger, ego, and worldly involvement.

In Jain Dharma, Sāmāyika helps purify the soul by:

• Reducing passions
• Increasing awareness
• Practicing equality toward all beings
• Developing inner peace
• Strengthening right conduct

Takeaway

The heart of Sthānakvāsī Sāmāyika is samatā — remaining peaceful, restrained, forgiving, and spiritually alert. The exact sutra order should be learned from your own Sthānakvāsī guru or local upāśraya, because traditional recitation order can vary.