Jai Jinendra.

“Day 6 Pratikraman” can mean two different observances depending on tradition. Here is the authentic, simple guidance:

Shwetambar (Paryushan – Day 6)

• There is no one, universally fixed “special script” for the sixth day; the standard Devasi (evening) Pratikraman is performed as on other days of Paryushan.
• What you actually do in Pratikraman:

- Samayik: sit in equanimity and calm the mind. - Alochana/Pratikraman: confess and repent for faults of the last day, especially himsa (violence), asatya, adatta-dana, maithuna, and parigraha-related lapses. - Kayotsarga: meditate in stillness, letting go of passions. - Pratyakhyan (Pachchakkhan): take fresh small vows for restraint till next Pratikraman.

• Many sanghs keep an added bhav (theme) on Day 6, like maitri (friendliness) or aparigraha (non‑possessiveness), but the core Pratikraman sequence and sutras remain the same.
• Scriptural svadhyay (e.g., Kalpasutra) and tapas continue as usual on Day 6 to purify karma. Reference:

Digambar (Das‑Lakshan – Day 6: Uttam Sanyam)

• The sixth day is dedicated to Uttam Sanyam (supreme self‑restraint).
• What you focus on in Pratikraman that day:

- Alochana of any breaches in restraint of mind, speech, body. - Guarding the 5 samitis (care in walking, speaking, eating, handling objects, disposing) and 3 guptis (control of mind, speech, body). - Stronger vigilance over senses and diet; renew pratyakhyan to reduce indulgence.

• The day’s bhavana is inner control so that himsa and other vows are protected more carefully till the next Pratikraman. Reference:

Essence to remember

• Pratikraman is heartfelt repentance (kshama yachna), cleansing of accumulated faults, and fresh resolve for right conduct. On the 6th day—whether you emphasize maitri/aparigraha (Shwetambar practice) or Uttam Sanyam (Digambar Das‑Lakshan)—the spiritual work is the same: reduce passions, protect vows, and move the soul towards purity.