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    what are the lakshan of each day of daslakskan

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    Daslakshan (the ten supreme virtues) are observed for ten days. Each day is devoted to one lakshan (virtue) and its practice.

    • Day 1 — Uttam Kshama Dharma: Supreme forgiveness. Practise letting go of anger and cultivates tolerance and peace.
    Arth (Jain view): Forgiveness is the first step to shedding karmic bondage and gaining inner equanimity. ( parasnathjainsociety.org, dwarkaparichay.com) Read more: You can read more here
    • Day 2 — Uttam Mardav Dharma: Supreme humility. Overcome pride; treat all beings with gentleness.
    Arth: Humility reduces ego and frees the soul from passions. ( parasnathjainsociety.org, dwarkaparichay.com)
    • Day 3 — Uttam Aarjav Dharma: Supreme straightforwardness. Speak truth simply and clearly; avoid deceit.
    Arth: Sincerity and trustworthiness are key to right conduct. ( parasnathjainsociety.org, dwarkaparichay.com)
    • Day 4 — Uttam Shauch Dharma: Supreme purity/contentment. Contentment in one’s situation; avoid craving and waste.
    Arth: Purity of mind and simple living help purify the self. ( parasnathjainsociety.org, dwarkaparichay.com)
    • Day 5 — Uttam Satya Dharma: Supreme truth. Uphold truthfulness in thought, speech, and action.
    Arth: Truth is essential for right vision of the soul. ( parasnathjainsociety.org, dwarkaparichay.com)
    • Day 6 — Uttam Sanyam Dharma: Supreme self-control. Practice restraint of mind, speech, and body.
    Arth: Self-control weakens karma formation and supports inner peace. ( parasnathjainsociety.org, dwarkaparichay.com)
    • Day 7 — Uttam Tap Dharma: Supreme austerity/penance. Observe penance and disciplined living.
    Arth: Austerity helps purify the soul; it is not only fasting but controlling desires. ( parasnathjainsociety.org, dwarkaparichay.com)
    • Day 8 — Uttam Tyag Dharma: Supreme renunciation. Renounce attachments and cultivate detachment.
    Arth: Renunciation reduces bondage of possessions and passions. ( parasnathjainsociety.org, dwarkaparichay.com)
    • Day 9 — Uttam Akinchanya Dharma: Supreme non-attachment. Non-attachment to material things and ego.
    Arth: Detachment opens the path to liberation. ( parasnathjainsociety.org, dwarkaparichay.com)
    • Day 10 — Uttam Brahmacharya Dharma: Supreme celibacy/chastity. Observe brahmacharya and purity of conduct.
    Arth: Celibacy is a strong aid to focus the mind on spiritual aims and reduce karmic bondage. ( parasnathjainsociety.org, dwarkaparichay.com)

    Notes:

    • The Daslakshan parva is celebrated slightly differently in Digambar and Śvetāmbara traditions, and local sanghs may adjust dates or emphasis. The basic ten lakshan remain the same, but practical observance can vary by community. ( dwarkaparichay.com)

    If you’d like, I can point you to specific day-by-day practices or prayers used in a typical Śvetāmbara or Digambar Daslakshan observance. You can read more here

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