Samayik (equanimity) is a 48‑minute practice to dwell as the pure soul, free from anger, pride, deceit, and greed. Below is a simple, authentic way to perform it at home, with notes for both Shvetambar and Digambar traditions.

Purpose

• To settle in samay (equanimity) and stop new karmic influx through careful body, speech, and mind.
• To cultivate friendship, compassion, appreciation, and equanimity toward all beings.

Before you begin

• Time: any quiet time; traditionally morning or evening. Duration: one antarmuhurta (about 48 minutes).
• Place: clean spot, simple mat/asana, minimal disturbance.
• Dress: clean, simple clothing (white is traditional).
• Materials (optional): rosary, small scripture/pravachana book. Shvetambar laity may use a muhapatti.

Step-by-step practice 1) Inner bowing

• Stand or sit and mentally bow to Arihanta, Siddha, Acharya, Upadhyaya, and all Sadhus by reciting the Namokar Mantra with full attention.

2) Resolve (pratyakhyan/pachchakkhan)

• Take a clear vow for the period: “For one antarmuhurta I observe samayik, renouncing harm, falsehood, theft, sensual indulgence, possessiveness, and all carelessness by body, speech, and mind.” Say it sincerely; keep stillness and vigilance.

3) Posture and settling

• Sit steady: padmasana/ardha‑padmasana/sukhasana, spine upright; or stand in kayotsarga if you prefer.
• Gently regulate breath; let it become calm. Keep eyes half‑closed or softly downcast.

4) Core reflections (anupreksha/bhavana)

• Cycle through these classic contemplations, slowly and sincerely:

- Anitya: all compounded things are transient. - Asharana: there is no external refuge; the soul is its own refuge. - Samsara: wandering in birth–death is full of suffering. - Ekatva/Anyatva: I am soul, distinct from body, mind, and possessions. - Asrava–Samvara: watch how passions invite karma; guard the doors of body, speech, and mind.

5) Maitri, Pramod, Karuna, Madhyasthata

• Radiate: friendship to the virtuous, joy at others’ goodness, compassion to the afflicted, equanimity toward the erring.

6) Kayotsarga (still awareness)

• For a few minutes, remain absolutely motionless (sitting or standing). Let attention rest on the pure knower–seer (Gnata‑Drashta). If thoughts arise, watch and let them pass.

7) Svadhyaya (brief scriptural study/chanting)

• Shvetambar: traditionally include Samayik-related sutras (e.g., Iriyavahiyam for repentance of movement, Tassa Uttari, and brief alochana). Read slowly with meaning.
• Digambar: include Navakara (Namokar), Logassa (Chauvisattho—praise of the 24 Tirthankaras), Panchindiya (restraint of five senses), and short alochana of faults if any arose.
• Keep focus on meaning (arth), not just sound.

8) Alochana and Kshamapana (