Answer

Ayambil Pachkhan is traditionally taken in front of Guru Bhagwant or with reverence before Arihant Paramatma.

A commonly used simple form is:

“Icchāmi Khamāsamaṇo, āyambil tapa karavāno pachakkhāṇ karuṁ chuṁ.”

Meaning:

“With reverence, I take the vow to perform Ayambil tapa.”

Important Note

The exact Pachkhan wording can vary by Jain tradition, sect, region, and Guru-paramparā. For the fully correct traditional wording, it is best to take Pachkhan from a Jain Sadhu-Sadhviji, Guru Bhagwant, or learned Jain teacher.

Ayambil Meaning

In Ayambil, one eats only once in the day, with very simple food, traditionally without:

• Ghee
• Oil
• Milk
• Curd
• Sugar or sweets
• Spices and tasty preparations

Takeaway

Ayambil is not only food-control; it is a sacred tapa for reducing attachment to taste and increasing self-discipline, purity, and devotion.