Introspection (literally Sanskrit), Returning to self
Pratikraman (withdraw), with reference to the past, is one of the 6 essentials called avashyakas.
- The process of getting into contact with the own self, the soul.
- During the time of Pratikraman all wordly activities are stopped and introspection of the own activities is practised.
- Fasting up to 8 days is practised by many Jains.
- Any voluntary or unvoluntary transgressions against the principle of cooperation with all living beings are asked to be forgiven and forgotten.
- The purity of one's own intentions is reassured by this act as well as the purity of thoughts, words and actions.
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- Five Vows and Six Avashyakas - The Fundamentals of Jaina Ethics [4] [Pratikramana] - Prof. Klaus Bruhn