Answer

During Pratikraman, the muhapati is turned respectfully and gently as part of maintaining purity, discipline, and carefulness while reciting sutras.

In general practice:

• Hold the muhapati properly in front of the mouth.
• When instructed during Pratikraman, turn it carefully without shaking or waving it casually.
• Keep the movement controlled, modest, and mindful.
• Do not treat the muhapati as an ordinary cloth; handle it with reverence.

Explanation

The exact method of turning the muhapati can differ slightly depending on tradition, gaccha, sangh practice, and whether one follows Śvetāmbara Murtipujak, Sthanakvasi, or Terapanthi customs.

Because Pratikraman is a disciplined ritual, the best way is to learn the exact hand movement from:

• your guru bhagwant,
• upadhyayji,
• pathshala teacher, or
• a knowledgeable elder in your sangh.

They can show you the correct physical method according to your tradition.

Spiritual Understanding

The muhapati reminds us of ahimsa, careful speech, and restraint. Turning it during Pratikraman should not be done mechanically, but with awareness that our words, breath, and actions should be gentle and non-harming.

Takeaway

Turn the muhapati slowly, respectfully, and according to your sangh’s tradition. For the exact hand movement, it is best to learn directly from a qualified Jain teacher or elder.