તપસ્વીઓને શાતા પૃચ્છા in english
Shata pūchhvā (Shata Prashna) means "the hundred questions" asked to a tapasvi (a Jain ascetic).
- What it is: A traditional practice in which lay followers or junior monks/sadhus ask a tapasvi a set of questions about their tapas, discipline, experiences, and future plans. The aim is inspiration, learning, and deeper understanding of sincere ascetic practice. ( jainknowledge.com)
- Typical topics covered: how the tapasvi kept restraint during their tapas, difficulties faced, rules followed, the spirit or motive of the tapas, and their plans after completing the austerity. ( jainknowledge.com)
Note: There are variations in how it is done in Śvetāmbara and Digambar communities, and local sangh maryādā (rules) decide the exact questions and procedure. The core idea, however, is reverent inquiry into true tapas and its inner motivation. ( jainknowledge.com)
If you’d like, I can share a brief example set of Shata Prashna questions in English or Gujarati.