Chaityavandan of 6th day
“Chaityavandan of 6th day” is usually asked during the Das‑Lakshan/Paryushan period. On the 6th day, the central virtue is Uttam Sanyam (Supreme Self‑Restraint).
Important clarity
- The Chaityavandan paddhati (sequence of sutras) itself does not change day‑to‑day. What changes on the 6th day is your bhavna (inner reflection), alochana (confession focus), and pratyakhyan (vow) — centered on Uttam Sanyam.
- Both Shwetambar and Digambar revere the same ten virtues; day 6 is Uttam Sanyam in both. The wording/order of sutras in Chaityavandan differs by tradition, but the day’s focus remains “Sanyam.”
How to do the 6th‑day Chaityavandan (keep your tradition’s usual sutras; add the Sanyam focus) 1) Samayik: Sit in equanimity and remember the day’s virtue — Uttam Sanyam. Resolve to restrain mind, speech, and body. 2) Namaskar Mahamantra: Offer obeisance with special bhavna: “May I remain within the limits of right restraint today.” 3) Iryavahi – Pratikraman – Alochana: Confess lapses specifically related to restraint: - Mind: indulgent or violent thoughts, distractions. - Speech: harsh/false/excess words, gossip. - Body: carelessness with living beings, sense‑indulgences, unnecessary movement. 4) Pratyakhyan (6th‑day focus): Take a clear, time‑bound vow of restraint. Simple examples: - “For the next 24 hours I will avoid all needless phone/internet use and idle talk.” - “Today I will observe carefulness (samiti) in walking, eating, lifting/placing, and disposing, to protect all jivas.” - “I will eat only once/twice, without taste‑seeking, and refrain from night‑eating.” Choose according to your capacity and your Guru’s guidance. 5) Kayotsarga: Meditate on the soul’s purity beyond senses; let cravings settle. 6) Chaityavandan/Devvandan segment: Perform as per your tradition. Keep Sanyam bhavna alive during sutra‑recitation and vandan.
Short, traditional meaning (arth) of Uttam Sanyam
- Restraint means guarding all five senses and the mind, avoiding violence and indulgence, and living with carefulness (samiti) and mindfulness (gupti). Its fruit is inner peace and progress toward samyak charitra (right conduct).
Difference by tradition (summary)
- Shwetambar: The standard Chaityavandan/Pratikraman sutras are recited as usual; on day 6 the alochana and pratyakhyan emphasize Sanyam.
- Digambar (Das‑Lakshan Parva): Day 6 is dedicated to Uttam Sanyam; the daily pooja/chaityavandan continues as usual, with anupreksha (reflection) and vrata focused on restraint.
If you want, I can share the full, standard Chaityavandan text for your tradition (Shwetambar or Digambar) exactly as preserved, with simple arth for each step.