Answer

In Jain Dharma, Paryushan means a sacred period of self-purification, forgiveness, repentance, study, and spiritual discipline.

The word is commonly understood as:

• Pari = from all sides / completely
• Ushan / Upashaman = to stay close to the soul, to calm passions, or to remove impurities

So, Paryushan means a time to turn inward, reduce passions like anger, pride, deceit, and greed, and come closer to the pure nature of the soul.

About “Sarakshetra”

If you mean “Sakarkhetra / Sarakshetra Paryushan”, the term may refer to a specific regional or community usage. The exact word “Sarakshetra” is not a commonly standard Jain term that I can confidently define without more context.

Sorry, I can only provide information that is clearly established within Jain tradition.

Spiritual Understanding

During Paryushan, Jains focus on:

• Pratikraman – repentance for mistakes
• Samayik – equanimity and meditation
• Swadhyay – study of Jain teachings
• Tapasya – fasting and self-control
• Kshamapana – asking and giving forgiveness

Takeaway

Paryushan is the festival of inner cleansing and forgiveness. Its true meaning is to leave negativity and move closer to the soul’s purity.