Answer

In Jain Dharma, Deravasi Pratikraman refers to the Pratikraman ritual followed in the Śvetāmbara Mūrtipūjak / Deravasi tradition.

Pratikraman means sincere repentance, self-review, and purification for mistakes committed through:

• mind
• speech
• body

It is performed to ask forgiveness for knowingly or unknowingly committed faults and to strengthen the path of right conduct.

Explanation

In the Deravasi tradition, Pratikraman generally includes:

• Samayik – entering a state of equanimity
• Prayers and Sutras – recitation of sacred Jain sutras
• Alochana – confession of faults
• Pratikraman – repentance for wrong actions
• Pratyakhyan – taking vows to avoid future faults
• Khamapana – asking forgiveness from all living beings

Common forms of Pratikraman include:

• Rai Pratikraman – morning Pratikraman
• Devasi Pratikraman – evening Pratikraman
• Pakshik Pratikraman – fortnightly
• Chaumasi Pratikraman – every four months
• Samvatsari Pratikraman – yearly, during Paryushan

Spiritual Understanding

Deravasi Pratikraman is not only a ritual recitation. Its deeper purpose is:

• to become aware of one’s mistakes
• to reduce anger, ego, deceit, and greed
• to cultivate forgiveness and humility
• to purify karma through repentance
• to return the soul toward equanimity and non-violence

Takeaway

Deravasi Pratikraman is a sacred Jain practice of self-purification, repentance, forgiveness, and renewed commitment to right conduct.