Answer

In Jain Dharma, Sharad Purnima Aradhana is mainly observed as a day of spiritual purification, devotion, austerity, and self-reflection. It is especially associated in many Jain traditions with remembering the spiritual importance of Bhagwan Mahavir’s teachings and doing extra dharma-aradhana on the full-moon day.

Common practices include:

• Samayik — remaining in equanimity
• Pratikraman — repentance for faults and renewal of vows
• Navkar Mantra jaap
• Swadhyay — study of Jain scriptures and teachings
• Bhakti / Stavan
• Upvas, Ayambil, Ekasana, or other tapas according to one’s capacity
• Charity and compassion with purity of intention

Explanation

Sharad Purnima is a full-moon day, and in Jain practice, Purnima tithis are considered suitable for increasing dharma activities. Many devotees use this day to reduce worldly distractions and focus more deeply on:

• Right faith
• Right knowledge
• Right conduct
• Control over desires
• Inner purity

Some Jain communities may have special local traditions, pravachans, temple programs, or group aradhana on this day. The exact form may differ by region, sect, and family tradition.

Spiritual Understanding

The real purpose of Sharad Purnima Aradhana in Jainism is not only external ritual, but inner cleansing. A devotee tries to reduce attachment, anger, ego, greed, and carelessness, while increasing humility, forgiveness, restraint, and awareness of the soul.

In Jain Dharma, any festival or special day becomes meaningful when it helps the soul move closer to vairagya, samyak darshan, and ultimately moksha marg.

Takeaway

Sharad Purnima Aradhana in Jainism is a beautiful opportunity to do more jaap, tapas, pratikraman, swadhyay, and bhakti with a pure heart. The main focus should be atma-shuddhi — purification of the soul.