Can we do pratikaman if we have done late chavihar
Yes. In fact, Pratikraman is exactly what we should do if we have broken Chauvihār (eating/drinking after sunset).
What to do, simply:
- As soon as you realize the lapse, do Alochanā (honest confession): “Today I breached Chauvihār by eating/drinking after sunset. Micchāmi Dukkaḍaṁ.”
- Do Pratikraman: repent for the fault in thought–speech–body.
- Do Pratyākhyān: take a clear resolve for the next period, e.g., “From tomorrow I will strictly observe Chauvihār before sunset.”
Timing guidance (traditional):
- If it happened today, do Devāsī (evening) Pratikraman the same day. If you missed it, do Raīsī (morning) Pratikraman the next morning.
- The sooner the repentance, the lighter the karmic bondage.
Sect notes:
- Shwetāmbara: Perform the regular Devāsī/Raīsī Pratikraman and explicitly confess the Chauvihār breach within Alochanā/Pratikraman, then take Pratyākhyān for strict Chauvihār.
- Digambara: Do Kṣamāpaṇā/Jāti‑Samāyik, confess the fault, and take Pratyākhyān (saṅkalpa) not to repeat it. The principle is the same—confession, repentance, and renewed vow.
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