Here is a simple, Jain-dharmic way to follow a 10-day Das Lakshana routine (Daslakṣaṇa Parva). Keep in mind two traditions differ slightly:

• Digambaras typically observe Daslakṣaṇa Parva for ten days with specific vows each day.
• Śvētāmbaras celebrate Paryuṣaṇa (often eight days) with the Das Lakṣaṇa idea carried as a broader vow set, so the exact daily focus can differ.

Ten virtues (daslakṣaṇa) you focus on 1) Kshamā — supreme forgiveness 2) Mārdava — supreme humility 3) Ārjava — supreme honesty/straightforwardness 4) Śaucā — supreme purity 5) Satya — supreme truth 6) Saṁyam — supreme self-control 7) Tapa — supreme austerity 8) Tyāga — supreme renunciation 9) Ākiṁcanya — supreme non-possessiveness 10) Brahmacarya — supreme celibacy

How to practice each day (practical, beginner-friendly approach)

• For each day, pick the corresponding virtue as the main focus. Spend the day reflecting on it, and try to align thoughts, speech, and action with that virtue.
• External practices (modest, suitable for laypeople):

- Fasting option: a light fast or one meal a day (as allowed by health and family duty). - Observe the five precepts more strictly today: nonviolence (ahimsa in action), truth, not stealing, celibacy/continence, and non-possessiveness in daily choices. - Be mindful in movement and speech: walk slowly with awareness; speak only what is true, beneficial, and non-hurtful. - Observe additional precautions (as your local Jain tradition suggests): pratikraman at night, samayik (period of meditation), and reading/studying scriptures related to the day’s virtue.

• Internal practices (deep, but doable every day):

- Reflect on karmic consequences of non-forgiveness, pride, anger, etc., and practice repentance (pratikraman) as needed. - Meditate for focused awareness on the day’s virtue; try to notice where you fall short and resolve to improve next day. - Pray or seek guidance from a guru or elder in your community if available; discuss the day’s virtue with a friend or family member to reinforce learning.

What to do if you’re a layperson

• Set a gentle pace: you can do the eight-day Paryushan model or the ten-day Digambara Daslakṣaṇa model depending on your community and health.
• Choose one or two practical steps per day that you can sustain after the festival as daily virtues.
• End each day with a short pratikraman or reflection on what you learned and what you’ll try tomorrow.

Notes on sources and names

• The list of ten virtues and their practical framing as a Daslakṣaṇa Parva is commonly taught in Digambara practice and is summarized in Jain sources and community guides. The ten virtues are commonly cited as Kshamā, Mārdava, Ārjava, Śauca, Satya, Saṁyam, Tapa, Tyāga, Ākiṁcanya, and Brahmacarya.
• For a concise listing and day-by-day framing, you can refer to related explanations on Jain Knowledge resources and Jain organizations’ guides. You can read more here and here . Additionally, general overview pages discuss the Das Lakshana Parva and its place in Digambara practice .
• For cross-tradition context about how Śvetāmbara Paryuṣaṇa relates to these virtues, see general festival overviews from Jain organizations. You can read more here .

If you want, tell me which tradition you follow (Digambara or Śvetāmbara) and your current daily routine, and I can tailor a simple 10-day plan with exact daily focus and achievable steps.