Rai Pratikraman is a specific form of pratikraman (ritual repentance and reflection) performed mainly by Shwetambar Jains, especially during Paryushan or on certain days of the lunar calendar. "Rai" refers to the lunar fortnight and the pratikraman is performed to seek forgiveness for transgressions committed knowingly or unknowingly in daily life.

Day-1 Pratikraman (Paryushan or any Rai Pratikraman):

On the first day, the focus is on Samayik (period of spiritual meditation and equanimity), reflection on the day's actions, and Aloyana (confession). The practitioner recites specific sutras and prayers, such as:

• Iriyavahiyam (asking forgiveness for harm to living beings while moving)
• Tassa Uttari (repentance for any faults)
• Logassa Sutra (praise of the Tirthankaras)
• Karemi Bhante (taking vows for Samayik)
• Pratikraman Sutra (confessing faults committed in thought, word, and deed)
• Pratyakhyan (resolving to avoid the faults again)
• Kshamapana (seeking forgiveness from all living beings)

Purpose on Day 1:

• To start the spiritual journey with a clean heart.
• To cultivate awareness of one's actions.
• To ask forgiveness for any violence (himsa), falsehood (asatya), stealing (adattadana), unchaste conduct (maithuna), and possession (parigraha) committed during the day.

Typical Steps:

1. Prepare a clean place and sit in a meditative posture.
2. Recite the prescribed sutras listed above.
3. Reflect on your actions, seek forgiveness, and make resolutions.

Summary: Day-1 of Rai Pratikraman is about beginning the process of self-purification, self-examination, and seeking forgiveness, aligned with Jain values of ahimsa (non-violence), satya (truth), and aparigraha (non-attachment).

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