Answer

In Jain tradition, muhapatti and baithak/betka are considered important supports for doing Pratikraman properly, but whether they are strictly required can depend on the specific Jain tradition, sect, and local practice.

If they are not available, one may still do Pratikraman with sincere repentance, humility, and awareness, rather than skipping it completely.

Explanation

• Muhapatti is used especially to maintain carefulness in speech and breathing, and to reduce harm to tiny living beings.
• Baithak/betka helps one sit in a clean, disciplined, and respectful manner during Pratikraman.
• These items also create a feeling of religious discipline and remind us that Pratikraman is not casual speech, but a sacred act of self-purification.

However, the heart of Pratikraman is:

• Repenting for faults
• Asking forgiveness
• Resolving not to repeat mistakes
• Developing awareness of ahimsa, samyam, and humility

So, if one does not have muhapatti or betka, it is better to do Pratikraman respectfully without them than to avoid Pratikraman altogether.

Spiritual Understanding

External items help discipline the body and mind, but the inner feeling of paschātāp — true repentance — is most important. Jain Dharma gives great importance to both right external conduct and right inner intention.

If possible, one should follow the proper traditional method learned from one’s Guru, Upashray, or Jain tradition. But in unavoidable situations, sincere Pratikraman should still be done.

Takeaway

Yes, Pratikraman can be done without betka and muhapatti if they are not available, but when possible, it is best to use them and follow the proper traditional method.