Das Lakshan Swadhyay (Swadhyaya) is a daily reflection on the ten supreme virtues observed during Paryushan/Das Lakshan Parva.

The ten Lakshanas (Uttam Lakshana) are: 1) Uttam Kshama – Supreme Forgiveness 2) Uttam Mardava – Supreme Humility 3) Uttam Arjava – Supreme Straightforwardness (honesty) 4) Uttam Shaucha – Supreme Purity/Contentment 5) Uttam Satya – Supreme Truthfulness 6) Uttam Sanyam – Supreme Self-restraint 7) Uttam Tap – Supreme Austerity/Penance 8) Uttam Tyag – Supreme Renunciation 9) Uttam Akinchanya – Supreme Non-possessiveness 10) Uttam Brahmacharya – Supreme Celibacy

Arth (meaning) in brief:

• Each name denotes the highest form of that virtue, to be practiced in thought, speech, and action.
• The practice involves self-purification, restraint of the senses, humility, truthfulness, and detachment from possessions.
• It is a framework for daily discipline and spiritual progress during the Das Lakshan period.

Notes on tradition:

• The core Das Lakshan list and their meanings are shared by Digambar and Shvetambar communities, though practical emphasis and phrasing can vary slightly between these two traditions.
• The aim remains the same: to purify the soul (atmashuddhi) by cultivating and living these ten virtues.

You can read more about Das Lakshan and its practical Swadhyaya here