Answer

Yes, you may do Pratikraman mentally or silently on the 5th day of periods, especially with a feeling of repentance, humility, and devotion.

However, in many traditional Jain households and sanghs, during menstruation women usually avoid:

• Going to the Derasar
• Touching sacred scriptures, puja items, or religious objects
• Doing formal rituals involving physical worship or sacred materials

So, if you are on the 5th day but still menstruating, it is generally better to do bhav Pratikraman from where you are, without touching religious items.

Explanation

In Jain Dharma, the inner feeling matters greatly. Pratikraman means looking back at one’s faults, asking forgiveness, and resolving to avoid mistakes again.

During periods, traditional practice emphasizes physical restraint from certain ritual activities, but it does not stop a person from remembering Arihant Bhagwan, doing repentance, reciting mentally, or cultivating forgiveness.

If your bleeding has completely stopped and your family/sangh tradition allows, you may follow the normal practice according to your tradition.

Spiritual Understanding

The essence of Pratikraman is:

• Repentance for wrong actions
• Forgiveness toward all living beings
• Awareness of ahimsa
• Purification of thoughts, words, and actions

These inner bhavs can always be practiced.

Takeaway

If still on periods: do mental/silent Pratikraman with devotion. If periods have ended: follow your family, guru, or sangh tradition for formal Pratikraman.