english pratikarma copy
Answer
If you mean an English Pratikraman copy, I can help you with:
- English meaning of Pratikraman
- Step-by-step explanation of Pratikraman
- English translation of common Pratikraman sutras
- Simple English Pratikraman for daily practice
However, I should be careful with the exact full Pratikraman text because sacred sutras must be preserved accurately and should not be recreated from memory.
What is Pratikraman?
Pratikraman means to return back from faults. In Jain Dharma, it is a practice of:
- Remembering mistakes committed by body, speech, and mind
- Asking forgiveness
- Repenting for wrong actions
- Resolving not to repeat them
- Purifying the soul through awareness and humility
Simple English Pratikraman Prayer
You may use this as a simple English devotional reflection:
I bow to Arihants, Siddhas, Acharyas, Upadhyays, and all Sadhus and Sadhvis.
With a humble heart, I reflect on my thoughts, words, and actions. If I have hurt any living being knowingly or unknowingly, through anger, ego, deceit, greed, carelessness, or attachment, I sincerely ask for forgiveness.
May all living beings forgive me.
May I forgive all living beings.
I have friendship toward all beings.
I have enmity toward none.
I repent for my faults and resolve to be more careful, non-violent, truthful, humble, and compassionate.
Michchhami Dukkadam.
Takeaway
For a complete traditional Pratikraman copy, it is best to use an approved Jain Pratikraman book from your Jain sangh or teacher, because the exact sutra text and order differ by tradition, such as Shvetambar Murtipujak, Sthanakvasi, Terapanthi, and Digambar traditions.