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    2 upvas pachkan

    12 months ago 197

    Here is a simple, tradition-safe Pachchhakkhan (Pachkan/Sankalp) to take “2 Upvas” (two fasts). Use the version that matches your practice. If possible, take it in front of a Jain idol, monk/nun, or your home-derasar, with folded hands.

    Option A — 2 consecutive Upvas (sunrise to next sunrise, two days) English “Today I, (name), a Shravak/Shravika, take Pachchhakkhan to observe 2 consecutive Upvas from today’s sunrise to the sunrise after tomorrow. I will not eat any food. I will keep the rules as per my tradition:

    • Sajala: I will drink only boiled water during the permitted times (daylight), and nothing after sunset; or
    • Nirjala: I will not take even water.
    I will observe Ahimsa, Samayik/Paath, and refrain from all faults. If any lapse occurs, Michchhami Dukkadam.”

    Gujarati “હું, (નામ), શ્રાવક/શ્રાવિકા, આજથી બે (2) એક પછી એક ઉપવાસનું પચ્ચખણ લઉં છું — આજના સૂર્યોદયથી પરમદિવસના સૂર્યોદય સુધી. હું કોઈપણ પ્રકારનું ભોજન ગ્રહણ નહિ કરું. મારી પરંપરા પ્રમાણે નિયમ પાળું:

    • સજલ: માત્ર ઉકાળેલું પાણી દિવસે નિયત સમયે, સૂર્યાસ્ત પછી કંઈ નહિ; અથવા
    • નિર્જલ: પાણી પણ નહિ.
    અહિંસા પાળીને સાધના કરીશ. કોઈ ભૂલ થાય તો મિચ્ચ્છામિ દુક્કડં.”

    Hindi “मैं, (नाम), श्रावक/श्राविका, आज से लगातार दो (2) उपवास का पचक्खन लेता/लेती हूँ — आज सूर्योदय से परसों के सूर्योदय तक। मैं कोई भोजन नहीं लूँगा/लूँगी। अपनी परंपरा के अनुसार नियम रखूँगा/रखूँगी:

    • सजल: केवल उबला हुआ पानी, वह भी दिन में नियत समय पर; सूर्यास्त के बाद कुछ नहीं; या
    • निर्जल: पानी भी नहीं।
    अहिंसा व साधना का पालन करूँगा/करूँगी। कोई त्रुटि हो तो मिच्छ्छामि दुक्कडं।”

    Option B — 2 separate Upvas on two chosen dates State each date clearly in the vow.

    English “Today I, (name), take Pachchhakkhan to observe 2 Upvas on these dates: (date 1) and (date 2). On each Upvas I will not eat any food; I will follow either Sajala (boiled water only in daylight) or Nirjala (no water), as per my tradition. I will keep Ahimsa and spiritual practices. Michchhami Dukkadam.”

    Gujarati “હું, (નામ), આજે બે ઉપવાસ માટે પચ્ચખણ લઉં છું — (તારીખ 1) અને (તારીખ 2). દરેક ઉપવાસે ભોજન નહિ કરું; પરંપરા મુજબ સજલ (દિવસે માત્ર ઉકાળેલું પાણી) અથવા નિર્જલ રાખીશ. અહિંસા અને સાધનાનું પાલન કરીશ. મિચ્ચ્છામિ દુક્કડં.”

    Important practice notes

    • Time boundary: Upvas is generally sunrise-to-sunrise in both Shvetambar and Digambar traditions. After sunset, do not consume anything (Sajala allows only boiled water in daylight).
    • Health: If you are unwell, take guidance; health-prescribed medicines are allowed with proper maryada in many lineages.
    • Tradition wording: Shvetambar often says “Pachchhakkhan”; Digambar commonly says “Sankalp/Pratijña.” The intent is the same; keep the maryada of your guru-parampara.

    For short, ready references on Upvas Pachkhan and its types, see:

    • Upvas nu Pachkhan
    • Tivihar/Chovihar maryada (evening restrictions)
    • Sajala Upvas pachkhan guidance

    May your 2 Upvas be completed with shuddha bhav and samyak darshan-bhavana. Michchhami Dukkadam.

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