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Of

Pratikramana Sutra

Interpretation and explanation of

Pratikramana stotras in English.

Exposition



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List of sutra

21 Kalläna kandam Stuti (Stotra) 22 Sansäradävä stuti

23 Pukkharavaradivaddhe Sutra 24 Siddhänam Buddhänam sutra 25 Veyävachchagaränam Sutra26 Bhagawänaham Sutra

27 Devsia Padikkamane Sutra 28 Ichchhämi thämi Sutra29 Nänammi Sutra30 Suguru Vandanä Sutra

List of sutra in this presentation.



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Kalläna kandam (21)

Kalläna kandam Stuti

Object: Adoration of foremost Lord Jina,all the Tirthankaras, Holy Writand Goddess of learning

(Sarsavati Devi).

Sutra 21 - Obeisance to Jinas



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Kalläna kandam (21-1)

With devotion I pay respects to,

foremost Lord Rushabhdeva who is thefountain of all good, cool like moon Lord Shäntinätha

and Lord Neminätha supreme lord among ascetics,



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Kalläna kandam (21-1a)

with devotion I pay respects to,

enlightener Lord Parshvanätha andestablisher of good virtues revered

Vardhamäna Swami.



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The ones, who have successfully crossed the

ocean of mundane existence,

who are the reason for all purity,

grant me the ultimate release (moksha).



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Who are adored by the celestial beings and

who are like the widely spread roots of happiness,

all the Jinas;



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the supreme vehicle for the path of liberation,the destroyer of ego of all wrong believers,



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the shelter of the wise,

the principle doctrines (ägamas) ofJineshwara in three worlds,

I pay my eternal respect.



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Fair complexion like jasmine flower,

full moon, milk of cow and dew, seated on a lotus,

holding lotus in one hand,



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and a bundle of books in the other hand,

beneficent to all, you! Goddess of learning

(Sarsavati Devi) always blesses us with happiness.



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Kalläna kandam (21A)

The first verse is devoted to the infinitenumber of Jinas who take birth in 15continents of the Universe; the third verseis in praise of the Holy Writ (ägamas).

Lord Tirthankaras give discourses afterthey acquire absolute knowledge.

The chief disciples after listening to these

discourses compose the scriptures,which are called Ägamas.



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Sansäradävä stuti (22)

Object: Adoration for eternally beneficial

Lord Mahävira, all Tirthankaras andSarsavati Devi.

Sutra 22 - Adoration to Lord Mahävira



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Sansäradävä stuti (22-1)

I bow to you, revered Lord Mahävira you are like

water to put out the wildfire of mundane existence,like a gale of wind to blow away the

dust of infatuation (attachment),



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Sansäradävä stuti (22-1a)

I bow to you, revered Lord Mahävira you are,

like a sharp plough to till away the ground of

deceit and steadfast like Mount Meru,



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I bow at the feet of Lord Jinas, who are worshipedby kings of humans, demons and celestial beings,

with their heads bowed down,with garlands made of lotus flowers;

the lotus flowers which adorn their crowns,



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I bow at the feet of Lord Jinas,

who have fulfilled all the desires of

people who have paid their obeisance to you.



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I bow to,the ocean of words (scripture) of Lord Mahävira

which is full of profound knowledge, whose versesare like a fascinating & flowing pool of water,whose body is vast due to the mutual union of

waves of non-violence & simplicity,



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I bow to,the ocean of words of Lord Mahävira which is

full of inter-twined lessons of doctrines,full of essence and

full of jewels of wisdom.



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O Goddess Sarsavati!

With seated on a lotus flower of such sweetfragrance that the flocks of wasps fly around it,

having beautiful dancing leaves (lotus),



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O Goddess Sarsavati!With extremely beautiful complexion,

holding a lotus flower in one hand,sparkling necklaces adoring the neck,

grant me the state of liberation,the ultimate release from mundane existence.



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Pukkharavaradivaddhe (23)

Shruta Stava Sutra

Object: This is a hymn in praise of Jainadoctrine, which drives away thedarkness of ignorance.

This sutra depicts the prayer praisingTirthankaras residing in addhi dwip andtheir true knowledge.

Sutra 23 - Praise to Jina’s doctrine



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Pukkharavaradivaddhe (23-1)

I bow down to those peaceful liberators,who have established the sacred doctrine in

5 Bhärata, 5 Airävata, & 5 Mahävidehacontinents (Kshetras) located in two andhalf islands made up by Jambudvipa,

Dhatakikhanda and half of Pushkaradvipa.



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I worship the sacred doctrine,

which is destroyer of the veil ofdarkness of ignorance,

which is adored by celestial beings and kings,



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Pukkharavaradivaddhe (23-2a)

(I worship the sacred doctrine)

which contains the rules of conduct andwhich tears apart

the net of delusion,



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that which ends the sorrows of birth,

old age, and death and that which brings the

full and ample bliss of final release,



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that which worshiped by

gods, demons and kings, how can,

one who understands its essence,

ever become careless?



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Oh people! Pay reverently salutations to theHoly Writ (shrutadharma), of Lord Tirthankara,which is proven to be the most superior doctrine,

most beneficial in the path of right conduct,is faithfully worshiped by

empyrean gods (devas), mansion dwelling gods,

luminous gods and forest gods.



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Let this sacred doctrine, which includesdetailed description of all the six substances all

the three worlds & the living beings in there,be triumphant.

May it be victorious and may it prosper the dignity

of the other tenets like lesser & major vows.



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Oh Lord!

To worship the Holy Writ,

I will practice the body-abandonment posture.



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Siddhänam Buddhänam (24)

Object: Homage paid to all the Siddhas,

Lord Mahävira, all the auspiciousevents of Lord Arishthanemi and24 Jinas at Ashtapada tirth.

Sutra 24 - Homage to the Siddhas



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Siddhänam Buddhänam (24-1)

I pay homage, to all the Siddhas,the enlightened ones who have crossed theocean of mundane existence, who have gone

there by climbing the stages ofspiritual development in orderly fashion and

have reached the summit of the Universe.



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I pay my respect by bowing down myhead to Mahävira,

who is the god of gods (Indra),who is adored by lords of gods (Devas), andwhom gods worship with their hands clasped.



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Even one salutation offered to the bestamong all the Tirthankaras Lord Vardhamäna,

will carry a man or a woman acrossthe ocean of mundane existence.



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I worship Arishtanemi, the ecumenical

holy monarch, who received the initiation on thesummit of the Mount Girnära,attained perfect knowledge (kevala-jnäna) and

the liberation (moksha).



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May four, eight, ten and two,

thus twenty-four venerated Jinas,who have been liberated & attained the

Siddha state, show me the path to the Moksha.



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Veyävachchagaränam (25)

Object: Reverence to all Gods (deities)of right faith.

Sutra 25 - Reverence to Samakiti devas.



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Veyävachchagaränam (25)

I stand in body-abandonment posture (käyotsarga)for those patron gods (devas),

who render selfless service & bring tranquility toJaina religious order (Jaina Shäshana); and

bring equanimity to people of right faith.



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Bhagawänaham (26)

Object: Veneration to all five supreme beings.

This is a very important verse, even though

it is made up of four words only.The meaning behind each word is very deep.

The literal translation of this verse is:

“I am the perfect God, I am the leader ofcongregation, I am the holy preceptor andI am the monk; I am the divinity of all these.”

Sutra 26 –Obeisance to Panch Parmesthi



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Bhagawänaham (26A)

Object: Veneration to all five supreme beings.

The verse implies oneness with all the livingbeings.

One is not a separate entity but one is all ofthese living beings.

One is it.



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Bhagawänaham (26-1)

I pray again & again

worship myself as perfect embodied and theliberated souls,leaders of congregation,

holy preceptors and all the ascetics.



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Devsia Padikkamane (27)

Devsia Padikkamane Thäum Sutra

Object: Very important short verse toconfess (Älochanä) for all sinscommitted during the day.

Sutra 27 – Forgiveness Sutra



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Devsia Padikkamane (27-1)

O lord! With your permission, can I atone for allharmful activities committed during the day?(When the preceptor grants the permission)

Accepting the permission.



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Devsia Padikkamane (27-2)

For all the sinful thoughts,spiteful words and for evil activities

I may have committed during the day,may those harmful deeds be forgiven and

become fruitless.



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Ichchhämi thämi (28)

Object: Ask forgiveness for any violationscommitted against 12 vows ofhouseholder.

Sutra 28 - Forgiveness Sutra



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Ichchhämi thämi (28-1)

I stand in body-abandonment posture

for whatever faults

I may have committed during the day,



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Ichchhämi thämi (28-1a)

through the actions, speech, or thoughts,

speaking against the scriptures,

following a wrong path,

performed unworthy and improper deed,



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ill meditated, ill conceived, immoral, undesirable

and unbecoming acts for a layman.

In regard to knowledge, belief and

conduct of lay life,



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the Holy Writ, the equanimity (sämäyika), andwhatever transgression I may have committed in

respect of the three-fold self-control (guptis),four passions (kashäyas), andthe five lesser vows (anu-vratas).

three spiritual vows of self-discipline (guna-vratas),



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four spiritual vows of self-mortification

(shikshä-vratas),

the layman’s twelve-fold rule of conduct,

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I may have broken, or opposed,

may those bad deeds of mine be

forgiven and become fruitless.

( )



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Nänammi Sutra (29)

Dansanammi Panchächära Sutra

Object: To pray and ask forgiveness for violations

of the five ethical codes of conduct.Any transgressions of these five ethical codes ofconduct as well as twelve vows for layperson are

called the violations (atichära).Any activities that enhance five attributes (faith,

knowledge, conduct, austerity & the spiritual energy)are called ethical codes of conduct (ächära).

Sutra 29 - Forgiveness Sutra

N (29 1)



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Nänammi Sutra (29-1)

There are five ethical codes of conduct inregard to right knowledge, right faith,

right conduct, penance & spiritual strength.

N i S (29 2)



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To study scripture at proper time (1-jnänächära),to respect the scholar (2-vinayächära),to greatly respect wise, preceptors and the

scriptures (3-bahumänächära),

to make efforts to studythe scriptures (4-upadhänächara),not to conceal identity of

the spiritual preceptor (5-aninhavanächära),

N i S (29 2 )



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Nänammi Sutra (29-2a)

to pronounce the verses clearly(6-vyanjanächära),

to interpret the verses accurately(7-arthächära)

to reflect both on verses and meaning(8-ubhayächära)

are the eight fold practice of right knowledge.

Nä i S t (29 3)



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Not to have any doubt in the words of Jina

(1-nishankitächära),

not to put faith in other religions

(2-nikänkshitächära),

Nä i S t (29 3 )



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not to loath at monks and nuns for their uncleanand untidy appearance (3-nirvitigichhächära),

not to get impressed by pompousness, spells andcharms of an unfaithful (4-amudhdrastiächära),

Nä i S t (29 3b)



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Nänammi Sutra (29-3b)

genuinely praise and support a person with

right faith (5-uvavooha),to bring stability in religious practices of thepeople whose faith is shaken (6-thireekarane),

to look after the welfare of the

coreligionists (7-vachchhalla) andto perform pious activities which will bring praisefrom people of other faiths (8-pabhävane),are the eight fold practices of right faith.

Nä i S t (29 4)



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To practice the five fold vigilant (samitis) and

three fold restraints (guptis) ofmind, speech and body, diligently,

are eight fold practices of right conduct.

Nä i S t (29 5)



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The 12 types of austerities, six external &

six internal prescribed by lord Arihanta,without remorse or without expectation offinancial returns for livelihood,

is the right way of practice of penance,

Nä mmi S t (29 6)



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to practice four fold dietetic restrictions,eating less then required amount,

to restrict the number of items to eat,

complete or partial abstention of tasty foods,mortification of body by heat, cold, etc. and

to be modest are thesix types of external austerities,

Nän mmi Sut (29 7)



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Confession (präyaschitta) in the presence of a

spiritual guide (guru), which includes atonement

(pratikramana) and confession (älochanä),

Nänammi Sutra (29 7a)



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reverential behavior in thoughts, words and deedsto the elders and monks (vinaya), and look after

their needs, (vaiyävachcha),

studying, asking questions, memorizing, expounding,reading the sacred lore (dharma kathä) that is

swädhyäya,

Nänammi Sutra (29 7b)



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Nänammi Sutra (29-7b)

abandonment of body (käyotasarga) and

meditation (dhyäna),

are the six internal austerities,

Nänammi Sutra (29 8)



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to use the mental, verbal and bodily strength

according to ones ability to promote religiousactivities and to pursue the path ofrighteousness are the three ways ofutilizing one’s energy the right way.

Suguru Vandanä (30)



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Suguru Vandanä (30)

Object: To pay utmost respects to the spiritualpreceptors (guru) and ask for their

forgiveness for any transgressionscommitted while paying respects(Vandanä).

This sutra is to be addressed to onlyhigh-ranking Guru (Acharya, Upadhyaya,Pravtataka, Charitrachar or Ratnadhik).

Sutra 30 –Guru Vandanä

Suguru Vandanä (30A)



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Suguru Vandanä (30A)

In this sutra a layperson confesses andasks for forgiveness for any violations(äshätanäs) he or she my have committedwhile paying respect (Vandanä) to the

spiritual preceptor.Shri Haribhadra Suri has defined Vandanäas the foundation of the religion

(dharma pratimulbhutä vandanä) which canlead to the liberation (Moksha).

Suguru Vandanä (30 1)



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Suguru Vandanä (30-1)

(The disciple says). O forbearing Guru !I wish to enquire about your health and

pay my respects to you.(The preceptor says do as you wish).

(The disciple says) Allow me to enter yourrestricted space. (The preceptor says) I allow you.

Suguru Vandanä (30 2)



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Oh revered Guruforgive me if I causeany pain while touching

your feet with my body,

I hope you have spent your whole day

peacefully with little

disturbance?(The Guru says yes).

Suguru Vandanä (30 2a)



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Suguru Vandanä (30-2a)

In your spiritual

progress, are youunperturbed by your sense

organs & passions ?(The preceptor says yes

and so are you).

I beg for pardon,forbearing Guru,

for my daily transgressions.(The preceptor says

I too ask your pardon).



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for any evil behavior (Mithya-upchaar) and

violation of the sacred doctrine,

during any time,




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whatever offence I may have committed,

forbearing Guru, I confess, reprehend and

repent it and cast aside my sinful self.

How to get most benefit



How to get most benefit.

To get most benefit from the stotra oneshould recite with :

(a) Clear pronunciation

(b) Deep, Inexhaustible, Unbreakable faith

and with conscientious devotion

towards Arihant’s teachings.

How to get most benefit



How to get most benefit.

To get most benefit from the stotra,one should recite with

(c) Ultra pure mind, without even slightest

of attachment (raag) & malice (dwesh)

towards any Living beings.

Th nk &



Thank you &Michhämi Dukaddam

If we have made any mistakesPlease accept our sincere apologies.

“Handbook of Pratikramana” by Shri Manu Doshi and

other Jain web sites & books.

Material in this presentation is compiled data, using“Exposition of Pratikramana stoträs” by Shri Rati Dodhia,

“Shri Sämäyika-Pratikramana sootra” byMahasatiji Dharmashilaji and

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