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    Pratikaraman jhankara sutra which is reversed on sanvatsari

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    Answer

    In Samvatsari Pratikraman, the Jhankara / Jankhāra Sutra is recited in a special reverse order in some Jain traditions.

    However, the exact wording and order can vary by Gaccha, Sampradaya, and Pratikraman paddhati. Because sacred sutra text must be preserved exactly, I should not provide the reversed text unless it is verified from the specific tradition you follow.

    Explanation

    During Samvatsari, Pratikraman is performed with special seriousness because it is the annual repentance for faults committed knowingly or unknowingly throughout the year.

    The “reverse” recitation connected with Jhankara Sutra is traditionally understood as part of the special Samvatsari paddhati followed in certain communities.

    To give you the correct version, I would need to know:

    • Are you following Śvetāmbara Murtipujak, Sthanakvasi, or Terapanthi tradition?
    • If Murtipujak, which Gaccha or local Pratikraman book do you use?
    • Do you want the text in Gujarati script, Devanagari, or English transliteration?

    Spiritual Understanding

    The deeper purpose of Samvatsari Pratikraman is not only correct recitation, but sincere inner purification through:

    • Alochana – confession of faults
    • Pratikraman – turning back from wrong conduct
    • Pratyakhyan – resolve not to repeat faults
    • Kshamapana – asking forgiveness from all beings

    Takeaway

    Please share your tradition or a photo/text of the Jhankara Sutra from your Pratikraman book, and I can help explain or arrange it respectfully according to that version.

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