Sahu vandana timing
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Answer
In Jain tradition, Sādhu Vandana is generally done when one respectfully meets a Jain Sādhu or Sādhvī.
Common appropriate timings are:
- Morning after completing personal daily duties and becoming clean.
- During the day when visiting Upāśray, Sthānak, or the place where Sādhu-Sādhvīs are staying.
- Before taking guidance, doing pratikraman, swādhyāy, or religious discussion with them.
Important Point
Sādhu Vandana should be done with:
- Clean body and respectful mind
- Humility and devotion
- Proper maryādā according to your Jain tradition
It is generally not done casually or without reverence.
Takeaway
There is no single universal clock-time for Sādhu Vandana. The right time is when you respectfully come before Sādhu-Sādhvīs, especially in the morning or during a proper religious visit.