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    Sutra for morning pratikaman

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    Answer

    In Jain tradition, the morning Pratikraman is called Rāi Pratikraman.

    The main sutras commonly recited in morning Pratikraman include:

    • Navkar Mantra
    • Samayik Sutra
    • Iriyavahiyam Sutra
    • Tass Uttari Sutra
    • Annattha Sutra
    • Logassa Sutra
    • Karemi Bhante Sutra
    • Jagachintamani Sutra
    • Rāi Pratikraman Sutras
    • Aloyana Sutras
    • Pratikraman of Atichar
    • Khamāsamanā Sutra
    • Ichchhāmi Khamāsamano
    • Micchāmi Dukkaḍaṁ

    Explanation

    Morning Pratikraman is performed to reflect on and repent for any faults, negligence, or violence committed during the night.

    In Jain Dharma, Pratikraman means:

    • Turning back from wrong actions
    • Asking forgiveness
    • Purifying thoughts, words, and actions
    • Strengthening the vow to live with awareness and non-violence

    The exact sequence and wording can differ slightly between Jain traditions such as Śvetāmbara Mūrtipūjak, Sthānakavāsī, and Terāpanth.

    Spiritual Understanding

    Rāi Pratikraman helps a Jain begin the day with humility, awareness, and inner purity. It reminds us that even small carelessness can bind karma, and sincere repentance helps the soul move toward samyak darshan, samyak jnan, and samyak charitra.

    Takeaway

    For morning Pratikraman, you should follow the exact sutra text and order taught in your Jain tradition or by your Guru/Bhagwant, because Pratikraman wording must be preserved accurately.

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