In Samvatsari Pratikraman (the annual Pratikraman), Shvetambar practice uses a Kaussaga of 40 Loggas. The form is to recite 40 Logassa Sutras, and then either one Navkar or, if not available, a larger count like 160 Navkar as an equivalent. This sequence is meant to complete a total of 1008 Sampada (a traditional counting unit) when combined with the Namaskar Sutras, tying the Logassa recitations to the Namokar Mantra in atonement rituals. The sutra line for this Kaussaga is: “kaussagga phira karemi bhaMte, icchAmi ThAmi, tassa uttarI evaM annaththa sUtra kahakara, do logassa kA kAussagga kara, kAussagga pArakara, logassa sUtra kaheM.” This reflects the standard Svetambar Pratikraman formulation where 40 Loggas are recited along with an accompanying Navkar count to reach 1008 Sampada. ( jainqq.org, herenow4u.net)
Why this is done in Pratikaman: Pratikraman is a confession-and-atonement practice. The 40 Logassa praise of the 24 Tirthankaras (Logassa) forms the core devotional segment in this part of the ritual, balancing the confession (Alochana) with reverence (Vandana) and the vow (Pratyakhyan). The 1008 Sampada target aligns the ritual with a traditional, numbers-based expression of atonement that many Svetambar communities follow during Samvatsari. ( jainknowledge.com)
Note on tradition: Texts and exact phrasing can differ between Digambar and Shvetambar communities. The 40 Logga Kaussaga described above is commonly cited in Svetambar Samvatsari Pratikraman manuals and related materials. If you follow a Digambar practice, you may encounter a different kaussaga structure or emphasis, but the underlying aim—confession, reverence, and vow to avoid faults—remains the same. ( jainqq.org)
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