Navkar Tap is an important austerity practice in Jainism, performed for spiritual upliftment and to seek forgiveness. Here is the traditional vidhi (procedure) for performing Navkar Tap:

Navkar Tap Vidhi (Procedure)

1. Sankalp (Resolution):

- Start by taking a firm vow (sankalp) to observe the Navkar Tap for the chosen duration (commonly 3, 5, 7, or 9 days).

1. Fasting Pattern:

- For 3 or 5 days: Generally, observe a fast (upvas) on the first and last days, and for the remaining days, eat only one meal before sunset (ekasan). - For 7 or 9 days: Fast (upvas) on the first, middle, and last days, and do ekasan on the other days. - No food or water is taken after sunset (chauvihar).

1. Daily Rituals:

- Morning: After bathing, recite the Navkar Mantra 20 times or as many times as possible. - Meditate on the virtues of the Panch Parmeshthi (Arihant, Siddha, Acharya, Upadhyaya, Sadhu). - Read or listen to Jain scriptures or stories (pravachan, pathshala). - Perform Pratikraman (repentance) and seek forgiveness for any mistakes. - Offer prayers to Tirthankaras and Panch Parmeshthi.

1. Observing Samayik:

- Practice Samayik (meditation and equanimity) for at least 48 minutes daily during the Tap.

1. Additional Vows:

- Maintain complete celibacy, truthfulness, non-violence, and refrain from any worldly pleasures. - Avoid green vegetables, root vegetables, and strictly follow Jain dietary rules.

1. Completion (Uvasam Samapti):

- On the last day, complete the Tap with a special prayer and Navkar Mantra recitation. - Perform Khamat Khamna—ask for forgiveness from all beings. - Break the fast with boiled water and simple Jain food, after offering prayers.

Additional Notes:

• Navkar Tap is best done under the guidance of a Jain monk or nun, or with the advice of knowledgeable elders.
• The intention should be pure, focusing on spiritual progress and self-purification.

Navkar Tap is considered a powerful way to destroy karmas and attain inner peace.

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