pajusan or paryusan?
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Answer
The correct term is generally Paryushan or Paryushana.
In Gujarati pronunciation, many people say Pajusan or Pajjusan, but the more standard form is Paryushan.
Explanation
Paryushan is one of the most important Jain festivals, especially observed by Śvetāmbara Jains. It is a time for:
- Repentance
- Forgiveness
- Self-discipline
- Fasting and tapasya
- Listening to scriptures
- Spiritual purification
The festival ends with the spirit of Micchāmi Dukkaḍaṁ, asking forgiveness from all living beings.
Takeaway
Use Paryushan in formal writing, but Pajusan/Pajjusan is a common community pronunciation in some regions.