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    10day of paryushan to act for a darma

    12 months ago 252

    It sounds like you want a simple 10‑day “act-for-dharma” plan during Paryushan. In Jain tradition, the 10‑day observance is called Das Lakshan (more common in the Digambar tradition), where each day is devoted to one supreme virtue. Shwetambar Paryushan is usually 8 days, ending with Samvatsari (universal forgiveness). If you wish to follow a 10‑day path, use the Das Lakshan virtues below.

    Daily base routine (keep this same every day):

    • Morning: Navkar Mantra, 10–15 minutes of preksha/dhyān, and a small svādhyāy (scripture study).
    • One Samayik (48 minutes of equanimity) or as much quiet reflection as you can.
    • Eat pure, ahimsak food; prefer ekāsan or beāsan if health permits; drink filtered water.
    • Evening: Pratikraman (self-review and atonement).
    • Speak gently; avoid anger, pride, deceit, greed.
    • Before sleep: offer forgiveness and cultivate maitri (friendliness) for all beings.

    The 10 days (virtue, essence, and simple actions)

    1) Uttam Kshamā (Forgiveness)

    • Essence: Let go of anger and grudges.
    • Actions: Ask and grant forgiveness (Micchāmi Dukkaḍaṃ / Khamemi Savve Jīvā). Avoid harsh words all day. Note any anger triggers and how you will handle them with patience.

    2) Uttam Mārdav (Humility)

    • Essence: Softness of heart; absence of ego.
    • Actions: Bow to elders, teachers, all beings. Accept corrections without defense. Do quiet seva (service) without seeking credit.

    3) Uttam Ārjav (Straightforwardness)

    • Essence: Alignment of thought, speech, and action.
    • Actions: Keep every promise made today. Settle a pending due or apology. Avoid any manipulation or half-truths.

    4) Uttam Shauch (Purity/Contentment)

    • Essence: Inner purity and contentment.
    • Actions: Declutter one area; give away excess. Avoid complaining; practice gratitude journaling. Keep mind pure by avoiding harmful media.

    5) Uttam Satya (Truth)

    • Essence: Truth with compassion.
    • Actions: Speak only what is true, beneficial, and timely. Avoid gossip and exaggeration. If truth may hurt, keep noble silence.

    6) Uttam Sanyam (Self‑restraint)

    • Essence: Control of senses and mind.
    • Actions: Limit phone/social media; avoid night‑eating; walk mindfully to reduce violence to tiny lives; follow clear dietary limits for the day.

    7) Uttam Tap (Austerity)

    • Essence: Heat of penance that burns karmas.
    • Actions: Choose an austerity per capacity—Upvās, Ekāsan/Beāsan, partial fast, japa of Navkar. Add extra svādhyāy and quiet meditation.

    8) Uttam Tyāg (Renunciation)

    • Essence: Letting go for inner freedom.
    • Actions: Give up one attachment or indulgence (e.g., sweets, streaming). Offer dāna with reverence (to temple, monks/nuns, poor, panjarāpol).

    9) Uttam Ākinchanaya (Non‑possessiveness)

    • Essence: Wanting nothing; lightness from within.
    • Actions: Make a “needs vs wants” list; reduce one possession count. Practice digital minimalism. Reflect on impermanence of body and things.

    10) Uttam Brahmacharya (Chastity/Celibacy according to one’s vows)

    • Essence: Purity of conduct and senses.
    • Actions: Guard all senses; avoid provocative content; be modest in dress and speech; keep mind on the soul’s purity.

    How to conclude

    • If following Digambar Das Lakshan: conclude on Anant Chaturdashi with deep reflection and restraint.
    • If following Shwetambar Paryushan (8 days): on Samvatsari perform pratikraman and universal forgiveness to all—“Micchāmi Dukkaḍaṃ.”

    Differences to note

    • Digambar tradition emphasizes these ten virtues for ten days (Das Lakshan).
    • Shwetambar tradition observes eight days of Paryushan with Kalpasūtra readings, pratikraman, and Samvatsari on the last day.
    • The spiritual essence in both is the same: purification of karma through right faith, knowledge, and conduct.

    May these ten days lead you to inner peace, ahimsā, and equanimity. Micchāmi Dukkaḍaṃ.

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