Answer

Kausagga means keeping the body still and turning the soul inward. It is a Jain spiritual practice of meditation, repentance, and detachment from the body.

During Kausagga, one usually chants or mentally recites sacred Jain mantras such as:

• Navkar Mantra
• Logassa Sutra
• Arihant Cheiyānam

The exact chant depends on the ritual, tradition, and guidance of one’s Guru or elders.

How to Do Kausagga

• Stand or sit in a steady posture.
• Keep the body completely still.
• Keep the mind peaceful and focused.
• Fold hands or keep them in a traditional posture as taught in your tradition.
• Close or lower the eyes gently.
• Chant slowly, clearly, and respectfully.
• After chanting, remain silent for a short time and reflect on the soul.

How to Chant

• Do not rush the words.
• Pronounce each word carefully.
• Chant with humility, not just as a routine.
• Keep awareness that “I am a soul, separate from the body.”
• If you do not know the correct pronunciation, learn from a Guru, Pathshala teacher, or knowledgeable Jain elder.

Spiritual Understanding

Kausagga helps reduce attachment to the body and worldly thoughts. It supports:

• Inner peace
• Repentance for mistakes
• Control over body and mind
• Awareness of the pure soul
• Progress toward detachment

Takeaway

Kausagga is not only chanting; it is a practice of stillness, humility, and soul-awareness. Chant slowly, remain still, and keep your attention on the purity of the soul.