Answer

Yes, it can be okay if you did not remove your upper cloth during Pratikraman, especially if you were unsure, uncomfortable, or following modesty.

In Jain Dharma, the main purpose of Pratikraman is inner purification, repentance, humility, and awareness of one’s faults. Clothing rules may vary by tradition, place, gender, and sangh practice.

Explanation

In some Jain traditions or local sangh customs, men may remove the upper cloth during certain parts of Pratikraman as a sign of humility, simplicity, or ritual discipline.

However:

• If you did not know the rule, it is not a serious fault.
• If you felt uncomfortable, modesty is also important.
• If your local tradition requires it, you may respectfully ask a knowledgeable person, guru, or elder.
• Women generally follow different modesty-related rules.

Spiritual Understanding

Pratikraman is not merely external ritual. Its true value is in:

• repenting for wrong actions,
• asking forgiveness,
• reducing ego, anger, pride, deceit, and greed,
• developing ahimsa and self-discipline.

If your mind was sincere and respectful, the spiritual purpose of Pratikraman remains meaningful.

Takeaway

Do not feel worried. For future Pratikraman, follow your sangh’s maryada respectfully if you are comfortable, and ask a trusted Jain elder or guru for the exact practice in your tradition.