Here is a simple 10–15 minute “Short Pratikraman” that a Shravik (laywoman) can do at home with shraddhā. It keeps to the core Jain avashyakas and the spirit of repentance, forgiveness, and fresh resolve.

Before you begin

• Sit on a clean āsan, face East or North, wear simple clean clothes, keep a calm mind.
• Intention: “I now do pratikraman to repent faults in thought, word, and deed, and to renew my vows.”

Short Pratikraman (Shravik) 1) Namokār Mantra (3 times)

• Recite with full concentration to bow to Arihant, Siddha, Āchārya, Upādhyāya, and all Sādhus-Sādhvīs.
• If you wish to read the mantra and meaning:

2) Samayik (2–3 minutes)

• Mentally enter equanimity (samayik-bhāva). Slow breathing, witness thoughts, cultivate non-attachment.
• Recall the 5 Anuvrats (Ahimsa, Satya, Achaurya, Brahmacharya, Aparigraha) and check for lapses today.

3) Iryāpathik and Alochanā-bhāva (2–3 minutes)

• Reflect: “While moving, sitting, cooking, speaking—knowingly/unknowingly—if I hurt any living beings or breached vows, I confess.”
• If you know the Iryāvahiyā or Alochanā sutras from your sect’s text, recite them here; otherwise do sincere mental confession.

4) Kṣamā–Maitrī (Forgiveness) (1–2 minutes)

• Recite slowly:

“Khamemi savva jīve, savve jīvā khamantu me; mittī me savva bhūesu, veraṁ majjha na keṇai.” Meaning: “I forgive all beings, may all forgive me; I am friendly to all, I have enmity with none.”

5) Kayotsarga/Upaśama (2–3 minutes)

• Stand or sit steadily; keep body still and mind in the soul. Mentally recite Namokār or remain in silent awareness.

6) Pratyākhyān (Firm fresh resolve) (1 minute)

• Make a clear vow till next pratikraman:

“From now until my next pratikraman, I resolve to avoid anger, pride, deceit, greed, carelessness, and to guard my 5 Anuvrats as best as I can.”

7) Universal Kṣamā (Closure) (1 minute)

• Say with humility:

“Michchhāmi Dukkaḍaṁ” (If I have caused hurt, may it be fruitless; I seek forgiveness.)

• About pratikraman and its timing:
• Essence and importance of pratikraman:
• How to perform (step-by-step, longer form):

Notes on traditions (to preserve authenticity)

• Shvetāmbara: The short form above mirrors the Avashyakas in brief. If you know your sect’s paddhati, you may include short recitations like Logassa, Namutthunam, Vandittu/Kāyotsarga in their approved order, but keep the time short and focus on bhāva.
• Digambara: The bhāva and sequence are the same—Samayik, Alochanā, Kṣamā, Kayotsarga, Pratyākhyān. Use your approved paddhati/stotras (e.g., Navakāra, brief Kṣamā-paṭha) as taught by your ācārya/trust. The aim is sincere repentance and fresh resolve.

Helpful pointers

• Daily is best: evening (Devāsī) for day’s faults; morning (Rāyasī) for night’s faults. Even a short, sincere pratikraman daily is spiritually powerful. Guidance:
• Keep it pure and simple: less chanting, more awareness, repentance, and firm resolve not to repeat faults.

May your pratikraman bring kṣamā, maitri, and inner śānti.