Samayik

Sämäyik
in English
(with meaning)
“State of Equanimity”
Compiled By:
Harendra Shah
Reviewed By:
Hasmukh Shah
Jain Center of Northern California

1998
Obeisance to Five Supremes (Navakär Mahämantra)
Original Sutra Meaning

Namo Arihantänam I bow down to Arihants; I bow down to
Namo Siddhänam Siddhäs; I bow down to Ächäryäs; I bow
Namo Äyariyänam down to Upädhyäys; I bow down to the
Namo Uvajjhäyänam universal fraternity of Sädhus and
Namo Loe Savva Sähunam Sädhvies. This fivefold obeisance destroys
Eso Panch Namukkäro all sins, and is the foremost among all the
Savva Päva Panäsano auspicious activities.
Mangalänam cha Savvesim
Padhamam Havai Mangalam
Obeisance to Most Auspocious Ones1

Arahanto Bhagavant Indra The Lord Arihants who are worshiped by
Mahitähä, Siddhäsva Siddhisthitähä Indra (King of heavenly beings), The Lord
Ächäryä Jin Shäsano Natikarähä; Siddhä who reside in Siddhsillä (top of the
Pujyä Upädhyäyakähä, universe), Honarable Ächäryas who bring
Shree Siddhäntasupäthakähä prosperity to the laws of Jina, Adorable
Upädhyäyas, the true teachers of holy
Munivarä; Ratnatrayärädhakhähä,
Scriptures, The Sädhus and Sädhavis,
Pancheyete Parmesthinaha Bearers of three spiritual jewels; These five
Pratidinam; Kurvantu Vo most auspicious beings everyday will bring
Mangalam. happiness to you.
Mangalam Bhagavän Viro; Most auspicious Lord Mahävira and all

Mangalam Gautamoh Prabhuh, Tirthankars, Most Auspicious Gautam
Mangalam Sthulibhadrädyähä, Prabhu and all Siddhäs, Most Auspicious
Jainadharmostu Mangalam. Sthulibhadra and all true ascetics, Most
auspicious holy law of Jina.
Sarva Mangalam Mängalyam Sarva
Kalyän Käranam; The holiest among all, The prosperous
Pradhänam Sarvadharmänäm, among all; The supreme among all the
religions, is the holy law of the Jina.
Jainam Jayati Shäsanam.
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There are four most auspicious things in the universe: Arihants and all those who have attained the perfect knowledge,
Siddhas who are in Moksha, all monks and nuns who are pursuing the path of salvation, and the teachings of Arihants
(true religion). It is most auspicious to pay homage to these four auspicious things by reciting these three Sutras
preceded by Navakär Mahämantra before starting any spiritual activity, because we are infinitely indebted to them.
Sämäyik in English with Meaning State of Equanimity
Shri Jirävalä Pärshanäthäyah Namah

Sämäyik in English with Meaning
(State of Equanimity)
Table of Contents
Subject Page
FORWARD....................................................................................................................................................................... 3
SIX ESSENTIAL RITUALS ........................................................................................................................................... 4

SPIRITUAL MEANINGS BEHIND THE ITEMS USED IN SÄMÄYIK N ..................................................................................... 5
PREPARATIONS ................................................................................................................................................................ 7
PHASE I – TAKING VOWS FOR SÄMÄYIK ............................................................................................................. 8
Lesson 1 - Obeisance to Five Supremes (Navakär Mahämantra) .............................................................................. 8
Lesson 2 - 36 Attributes of My Preceptor (Panchidiya Sutra).................................................................................... 9
Lesson 3 - Khamäsamanä Sutra (Homage to the Preceptor) ..................................................................................... 9
Lesson 4 - Repentance for Sins Occurred While Walking (Iriyävahi Sutra) .............................................................. 9
Lesson 5 - Repentance of Subtle Sins (Tassa Uttari Sutra) ...................................................................................... 10
Lesson 6 - Exceptions During Käyotsarga (Annattha Sutra) ................................................................................... 10
Lesson 7 - Prayer to 24 Tirthankars (Logassa Sutra) (Chaturvimshati-Stav).......................................................... 11
Lesson 8 - Inspection of Muhapatti .......................................................................................................................... 11
Lesson 9 - Taking (Adopting) the Vow of Sämäyik (Karemi Bhante Sutra).............................................................. 12
PHASE 2 CONCLUDING THE SÄMÄYIK................................................................................................................ 15
Lesson 1 - Repentance for Sins Occurred While Walking ........................................................................................ 15
Lesson 2 - Uplifting the Soul .................................................................................................................................... 15
Lesson 3 - Prayer To 24 Tirthankars........................................................................................................................ 16
Lesson 4 - Inspection of Muhapatti .......................................................................................................................... 17
Lesson-5 Concluding the vows of Sämäyik (Sämäiyavaijutto) ................................................................................. 17
Refuge to Auspicious Four ....................................................................................................................................... 19
MEANING OF SOME JAIN WORDS .................................................................................................................................. 20
STAVANS ....................................................................................................................................................................... 21
SAMARO MANTRA......................................................................................................................................................... 21
MAITRI BHAVANA OR THE IMMORTAL SONG ................................................................................................................ 22
BAHU PUNYA KERÄ (AMULYA TATVANO VICHÄR) ...................................................................................................... 23
SADGURU VANDANÄ ..................................................................................................................................................... 24
STORIES......................................................................................................................................................................... 25
1. PUNIÄ SHRÄVAK ....................................................................................................................................................... 25
2. AIMUTTÄ MUNI ......................................................................................................................................................... 26
APPENDIX A - INSPECTION OF MUHAPATTI WITH 50 BOL (SAYINGS )..................................................... 27
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Forward
This work includes the complete procedure of performing Sämäyik including sutras and its meanings
with the intention that, in near future, most of our youths will remember all these sutras, and perform
the Sämäyik as often as they can. To assist in internalization of the Sämäyik, the Jain words are
explained in footnotes and in parentheses, appropriate pictures are included to help understand the
process, the language is simplified, and couple of stories and few stavans are also included. A great
care is given to maintain the essence of the performing Sämäyik as outlined by our great Ächaryäs.
This work would not have been possible without borrowing extensively from the following references,
and therefore, this effort is greatly indebted to the authors of these references.
1. Pratikraman Compiled by Shri Narendra Sheth and published by Federation of JAINA
2. ALOYANA, Authors: Pujya Hiraji Swami and Pujya Gulabchandraji, Translator – Shri Pradyuman
Vora
3. Pratikraman Ritual for Young Adults of North America developed by Jain Center of North Carolina
4. Jain Yoga by R. Williams
5. Jain Tattva Prakash (in Gujarati) by Pandit Dhirubhai Mehta
6. Shri Panch Pratikraman Sarth (in Gujarati) by Shrimad Yashovijayaji Jain Sanskrut Pathashala
7. Shri Panch Pratikraman Sootra (in Gujarati) by Shri Godiji Maharaj Jain Derasar and Charities Trust
8. Shri Panch Pratikraman Sootra – Sachitra Vidhi Sahit (in Gujarati) by Shri Amrutlal Lavajibhai
Kubadia and Shri Hareshkumar Lavajibhai Kubadia
9. Sämäyik by Shri Manubhai Doshi
10. Electronic material on Jainism by Dr. Prembhai Gada
11. Electronic material on Jainism by Shri Pravinbhai Shah
12. Teaching material used for the Jain Youths of Jain Center of Northern California
13. Many Jain books
I sincerely thank Shri Hasmukhbhai Shah for reviewing this book and making several constructive
suggestions.
I know that I have committed several mistakes, please let me know at 510-651-5284 of my mistakes. I
sincerely apologize, and ask for forgiveness for my mistakes and if I have not acknowledged your or
someone else’s work properly from which I have borrowed.
Michchhä Mi Dukkadam !!!
Harendra Shah
September 23, 1998
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Six Essential Rituals
Contemplation of the soul is the main part of Jaininism2. Contemplation of the soul includes
thinking, analyzing and meditating in addition to practicing the right conduct. Tirthankars have
expounded many ways to free our selves of passions (anger, ego, deceit and greed) and, as a result,
attain Moksha. One of the ways is expounded in six Ävashyaka. Practicing six essential rites with
true feeling, one begins to free him/her-self of passions and helps progress spiritually. These six
essential rites are to be practiced daily.
1. Sämäyik – Equanimity, to remain calm and undisturbed, to discard all sinful activities and to
engage in spiritual activities to be free of all passions, not to have feeling of liking or disliking, no
attachment, no desire, no aversion. Sämäyik is the process that enhances the quality of equanimity.
The process that takes one closer to the soul is Sämäyik. In brief, Sämäyik is the state of equanimity.
From the realistic point of view, Sämäyik is the state of purified soul. It implies evenness of mind
and temper.
Spiritually, time spent in equanimity is the only successful time, and all other times are wasted. No
one has attained Moksha3, no one is attaining Moksha, and no one will attain Moksha without the
practice of Sämäyik. To treat all living beings equal is the Sämäyik. To abandon the spiritually
wrongful activities, and practice the spiritually right activities is Sämäyik. Sämäyik is the true
conduct. Sämäyik is the essence of Tirthankar’s4 teachings. Soul is Sämäyik. One has to practice
Sämäyik to attain right perception, right knowledge and right conduct. Jain monks and nuns are
supposed to be in the state of equanimity (Sämäyik) through out their life. Good Shrävaks5 practice
Sämäyik everyday. There is a great detail on the subject of Sämäyik in the Jain canonical books.
One should try to practice at least one Sämäyik a day, if not more. Time spent in Sämäyik is time
spent as a Sädhu6.
2. Chaturvimshati-Stav - Praying and appreciating the qualities of the twenty-four Tirthankars.

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Jain word is derived from Jina, which literally means "the Victor" or “the Liberator”. One who has freed
himself/herself from the bondage of Karma by conquering räga (attachment - deceit and greed) & dvesha (aversion -
anger and ego). People who follow the teachings of Jina are called Jains. Jains are also called shramanas (who treat
everything with equanimity) or nirganthas (who does not have desires and passions). The teachings of Jina is called
Jainism. Lord Mahavira was the last reformer of Jainism.
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Moksha = moha + kshaya; moha means delusion and kshaya means eradication - this makes Moksha as the state where
there is no delusion and all karma are eradicated. There are three jewels, samyak-darsana or right perception
(inclination or belief), samyak-jnäna or right knowledge (cognition), samyak-chäritra or right conduct - these three
combined are the means of Moksha.
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The word tirth means ford (passage) and, therefore, tirthankar means builders of ford which leads us across the ocean
of suffering. In this half time cycle we had 24 tirthankars, first one was Rushabhdev and the last one was Mahävir
Swämi. Tirthankar has revealed the truth of the universe to us.
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Shrävaka is the person who is living in a house and practices the partial vows (anuvrata). The shrävaka word is
derived from the word “shru” meaning to listen. Shrävaka listens to the preaching of the tirthankar or the right guru or
reads the Jain canonical books. Shrävaka has faith in the path of liberation expounded by the tirthankars, who avoids
the non-essential activities of sins, who has the right belief, and who has suppressed anantänubandhi (life-long-lasting)
kashäyas (passions). He/she feels that this material world (samsär) is a prison and wants to be freed from it.
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A male person who renounces the worldly life (takes dikshä) is called a monk or Sädhu, and a female is called a nun or
sädhvi.
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Logassa Sutra is the Chaturvimshati-Stav. By reciting Logassa Sutra with true feelings, one purifies
the beliefs, and attains the right perception. One who has the right perception attains Moksha in
relatively short time. By praising the qualities of Tirthankars, the passions are subdued.
3. Vandanä - Respecting and saluting ascetics. In absence of Thirthankar, our true teachers are our
Jain Ächaryas7, Upädhyäyas8 and Sädhus, who show us the path of liberation. They are the
practitioners of the true path of salvation. By paying respect to the true Jain monks and nuns, one
wins over his/her egos, and develops the quality of humility (vinay). This process subdues our
passions, and helps us advance spiritually,
4. Pratikraman - Reviewing our daily activities, and concentrating on retreating from them.
Pratikraman is the best of all six Ävashyaka (essential rites). "Prati" means "back" and "kraman"
means "to go", i.e. to go back, review, confess, and repent the bad thoughts and deeds from our
daily, nightly, biweekly, quarterly and yearly activities. It also means going back to the path of
nonviolence, truthfulness, non-stealing, celibacy and non-attachment, and forgiving the faults of
others, asking forgiveness for our faults without any reservation, and extending friendship. This will
stop (Samvara) the influx (Äsrava) of karma that cover the true nature of our soul (self, jiva, or
ätmä) which has the qualities of perfect knowledge, vision, bliss, and power. It means to disengage
from non-soul like activities, and to engage in the soul-like activities. Pratikraman is like a mirror.
We see our selves, externally, in mirror the way it is. During Pratikraman, we see our selves,
internally, the way it is. We see our faults, and wrong doings. We ask for forgiveness for all
wrongful acts, and take vows to minimize such acts.
5. Käyotsarga - Stopping attachments to the body, and tuning with yourself. The main reason for
our misery is that, since the beginningless time (Anädi-käl) we have been considering our body as
our self, not the soul. This process of Käyotsarga involves, making all non-soul items like body,
mind and emotions as steady as possible so that one can concentrate on and experience that the soul
is different than the body. This process helps reduce the attachment to the material things. This
gives the experience that our self is our soul.
6. Pratyäkhän/Pachchhakhän - Renouncing certain activities for some time to discipline one's self.
To take vows according to one’s capabilities, to disengage from foreign substances and to engage in
the self-substance. The Shrävaks take partial vows, and ascetics take the great vows.
Spiritual Meanings Behind the Items Used in Sämäyik n

Charavalo: is used to gently clean the floor (to make the space free of subtle
living beings). It also allows the aspirant to move when it is necessary during
the Sämäyik or Pratikraman. Its spiritual meaning is to remind us that we
need to clean our soul of all karma particles. It reminds us of non-violence. Its
stick is 24 fingers tall and it reminds us that we have been punished 24
different ways (24 Dandank, essentially expansion of four destinies) because
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The message of Jina, Lord Mahavir, the last Tirthankar, is carried by the Ächäryas, the spiritual leaders. The
responsibility of the spiritual well being of the entire Jain Sangh rests on the shoulders of the Ächäryas. Before reaching
that state, one has to do an in-depth study and gain mastery over the Ägams. In addition to acquiring a high level of
spiritual excellence, they also have the ability to lead the monastic communion. They should also know various
languages of the country and have a sound knowledge of other philosophies, ideologies, and religions of the region and
of the world.
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The title of Upädhyäya is given to those Sädhus who have acquired a special knowledge of the Ägams (Jain scriptures)
and philosophical systems. They teach Jain scriptures to deserving aspirants, including Sädhus and sädhvis.
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of our karma. Its white-wool string-group is 8 fingers tall, to remind us that we are entrapped in the
worldly existence (journey of misery) because of the eight main karma. Charavalo and Muhapatti,
both constantly remind the aspirant that he/she is in Sämäyik, he/she has to exercise equanimity
during the Sämäyik. Woman’s Charavalä has square wooden stick symbolyzing the entrapment in
the four destinies, and man’s Charavalä has round wooden stick signifying freedom from the cycles
of four destinies and attainment of Moksha.
Katäsanu: It is also known as Äsan. Katäsanu means the piece of mat on which one sits and
experiences discomfort (kasht). It should be of white wool. Wool indirectly helps in abandoning the
bad elements, and attracts the good elements. It insulates the body from
loosing the energy that is generated due to the practice of Sämäyik. It protects
subtle mobile living beings underneath. White color promotes peace and
enhances the spiritual environment.
Muhapatti: It is a small piece of white cloth folded in a particular way, used in front of the mouth
about 2 to 3 inches away while reciting Sämäyik Sutras. Because of Muhapatti,
one becomes careful about what he/she speaks, and stops him/her from saying
lies, and making provocative and non-beneficiary speech to others. One
controls his/her speech, and speaks only when it is necessary. Uncontrollable
spits are stopped by the muhapatti from falling on the instruments of knowledge
such as books. Insentient and worm air that is coming out of the mouth is also stopped from mixing
with sentient and cold air of the outside, thus becomes the act of non-violence. By use of Muhapatti,
one becomes humble and courteous. Muhapatti is about 10 to 12-inch square white cloth piece,
folded in half, then folded about one inch from the closed side, and then it is folded laterally. This
way it has three open sides and one closed side, and it symbolizes that living beings attain Moksha
through only one destiny9 - human beings, and not from other three destinies.
Religious books: To study for 48 minutes during Sämäyik.
Sthäpanächärya: The preceptor’s seat that is installed when the right guru10 is not present by putting
a religious book that contains Navakär Mahämantra11 on a Säpada (book stand) with
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There are a total of four destinies: 1. Hellish beings (näraki), 2. Tiryancha (all living beings other than Heavenly
beings, human beings and hellish beings), 3. Human beings (manushya), and 4. Heavenly beings (dev)
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Guru is who: 1. is at least practicing five mahävratas (great vows), five samitis (carefulness) and three Guptis
(restraints); has taken Dikshä (initiation) per either Digambar or Svetämbar tradition, 2. who practices Samatä
(equanimity; treats the favorable and non-favorable situations indifferently.), 3. who preaches the major path of
liberation shown by our Tirthankars, 4. emphasizes on the self-efforts and self-initiatives, 5. who firmly believes in the
anekäntväd, and 6. has given up pleasures of five senses, has no worldly attachments like assets, family, bank balance,
house, car and similar things and has won over internal enemies like anger, ego, deceit and greed.
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Mahä means great and mantra means selection, combination and recitation of the words that purifies body, mind and
speech. The Navakär Mahämantra is the most fundamental mantra in Jainism and can be recited at any time of the day.
While reciting the Mahämantra, the aspirant bows down with respect to Arihants, Siddhäs, Ächäryäs, Upädhyäyas,
Sädhus, and Sädhvis. The Mahämantra enables us to worship the virtues of all the supreme spiritual people instead of
just worshipping one particular person. For this reason, the Navakär Mahämantra does not mention the names of any
Tirthankaras, Siddhäs, Ächäryäs, Upädhyäyas, Sädhus, or Sädhvis. At the time of recitation, we remember their virtues
and try to emulate them. In this Mantra we bow down to these five great souls, and therefore, it is also called Namaskär
or Namokär Mahämantra. The Navakär Mahämantra contains the essence of Jainism. It points out that if we want to
be truly liberated, we have to give up worldly life (samsär). The first stage of renunciation is to become a monk (Sädhu)
or nun (sädhvi). While progressing on a spiritual path, some may be designated as Upädhyäya or Ächärya. The ultimate
aim is to attain omniscience, becoming an Arihant, which leads us to liberation.
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Navakärväli12 on it. The aspirant sits facing East or North in front of

the preceptor’s seat. This enables the aspirant to maintain the
discipline, and develops the quality of humility. One does not gain
spiritually without the proper guidance from the right guru.
Purification of mind is very critical for Sämäyik since purified mind

purifies speech. Cleanliness of body and clothes is also important for
the performance of Sämäyik.
In addition, clean, peaceful and non-polluted place, and the process of Sämäyik should be per the
procedure setup by our great Ächäryas. No modification should be made, and all Sutras should be
recited as correctly as possible. One must perform Sämäyik with true feeling in addition to its
mechanical process.
Preparations
• Clean body, mind and thoughts
• Clean and simple clothes, preferably white or light colored
• Charavalo, katäsanu (äsan, white color and of wool), Muhapatti (clean white piece of cloth
folded in a specific pattern), a Säpado (stand for books), a Navakärväli (rosary) and religious
books
• Keep a Muhapatti in front of the mouth during the recitation of rituals
• Gently clean the floor using charavalo to make the space free of subtle living beings, and then
put katäsanu on that space.
• Avoid using the restroom during Sämäyik
• Observe silence during Sämäyik and recitation
• Absolutely no eating, drinking, and chewing
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It is a rosary with 108 beads. There are a total of 108 unique qualities of five supreme beings. Therefore, each bead
represents one such unique quality. The five supreme beings are: 1. Arahants (supreme human beings, 12 unique
qualities), 2. Siddhäs (pure souls, 8 unique qualities), 3. Ächäryas (master teachers, 36 unique qualities), 4. Upädhyäyas
(sages who teach, 25 unique qualities) and 5. Sädhus (all sages, 27 unique qualities). They are also called Panch
Parmeshthi. Panch Parmeshthi means the five supreme beings, the best ones among all living beings.
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PHASE I – TAKING VOWS FOR SÄMÄYIK

(Sämäyik and Pratikraman are performed in the presence of the right guru, or his/her presence is
assumed by installing a religious book that has Navakär Mahämantra and Panchidiya Sutra on a
seat with Navakärväli on top of it. The aspirant sits in front of the preceptor’s seat facing East or
North.)
(By reciting the following short Sutra, the aspirant pays homage to the
preceptor by first standing with his/her Charavalä in his/her folded hands
and then by kneeling down having his/her feet, knees, elbows, forehead and
folded hands touch the floor.) (Three times)
Khamäsamanä Sutra (Homage to the Preceptor):

Ichchämi Khamäsamano, Oh! Forgiving Gurudev, I am giving up all my
Vandium Jävanijjäe; wrongful acts with all my strength and bow down
Niseehiäe, to you with my head near to your feet.
Matthaena Vandämi.
(Now, the aspirant sits down on his/her katäsanä)
(Holding Muhapatti in the left hand and extending the right palm towards
the preceptor’s seat, the aspirant should recite the following Navakär
Mahämantra and Panchindiya Sutra)
Lesson 1 - Obeisance to Five Supremes (Navakär Mahämantra)

Namo Arihantänam I bow down to Arihants13; I bow down to
Namo Siddhänam Siddhäs14; I bow down to Ächäryäs; I bow down
Namo Äyariyänam to Upädhyäys; I bow down to the universal
Namo Uvajjhäyänam fraternity of Sädhus and Sädhvies. This fivefold
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The term Arihant is made up of Ari, meaning enemies, and hant, meaning destroyer. Consequently, Arihant means
destroyer of all internal enemies such as anger, greed, ego, and deceit. Once a soul has shed all of its four defiling
(ghäti) karma namely Jnänavarniya (Knowledge obscuring) Karma, Darshanävarniya (Perception obscuring) karma,
Mohniya (Deluding) Karma and Antaräya (Obstructive) Karma, and who had earned Tirthankar Näm Karma in his/her
previous third life becomes a Tirthankar. He/she is also called Tirthankar. These Tirthankars reinstate the Jain Sangh
(four-fold Jain Order) consisting of Sädhus (monks), Sädhvis (nuns), Shrävaks (male householders), and Shrävikäs
(female householders).
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Siddhäs are liberated souls. They have reached the highest state, salvation, and have attained Moksha. They have
eradicated all their karma, and therefore do not accumulate any more new karma, thus freeing themselves forever from
the cycle of birth and death (Akshaya Sthiti). They are experiencing ultimate, unobstructed bliss (Abädhya Sukh) and are
not subjected to any kind of suffering. They possess perfect and total knowledge (Anatjnäna, Kevaljnäna, omniscience)
and perception (Anat Darshan, Kevaldarshana, omni-perception), that means they know and perceive everything in
total that is happening now, that has happened in the past, and that which will happen in the future all at the same time,
and they also possess infinite vigor (Anant-Virya). They have no desires and are completely detached thus making them
immune from any sense of craving or aversion (Anant Chäritra, Viträgatva). Despite the fact that all Siddhäs retain a
unique identity, they are equal (Aguru-laghutva) and formless (Arupitva).
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Namo Loe Savva Sähunam obeisance destroys all sins, and is the foremost
Eso Panch Namukkäro among all the auspicious activities.
Savva Päva Panäsano
Lesson 2 - 36 Attributes of My Preceptor (Panchidiya Sutra)

Panchindiya Samvarano, The preceptor effectively controls five sense
Taha Navaviha Bambhacher Guttidharo organs and observes nine guidelines (limitations)
Chahuviha Kasäyamukko, of celibacy: he/she is free from four passions (of
Iha Atthäras Gunehim Sanjutto anger, ego, deceit and greed). he/she is thus
equipped with these eighteen attributes.
Panchamahavvayajutto,
Panchavihäyär Pällanasamattho He/she practices five great vows (of non-violence,
Panchasamiotigutto, truth, non-accepting any thing unless specifically
Chhattisaguno Guru Majza offered, celibacy and non-possession); he/she is
capable to observe five-fold code (of knowledge,
perception, conduct, austerity and vigor); he/she
observes five carefulness (pertaining to
movements, utterance, desires, acceptance and
disposal); he/she effectively controls three aspects
(of mind. speech and body). (In all) my preceptor
is thus embedded with these 36 attributes.
Lesson 3 - Khamäsamanä Sutra (Homage to the Preceptor)

(By reciting the following short Sutras, the aspirant pays homage to the preceptor by first standing
with his/her Charavalä in his/her folded hands and then by kneeling down having his/her feet,
knees, elbows, forehead and folded hands touching the floor.)

Matthaena Vandämi.
Lesson 4 - Repentance for Sins Occurred While Walking (Iriyävahi Sutra)

(Now, the aspirant sits down, and recite the following Sutra:)

Ichchhä-kärena Sandisaha Bhagavan, I desire to free myself from all my sins. I may
Iryä Vahiyanm Paddikka-mämi? have pained living beings while walking on the
Ichchham Ichchämi Padikkamiu. 1 road. While coming or going, I may have crushed
Iriyä vahiyäe, Virähanäe, 2 living beings, seeds, plants, dew, anthills, spider
Gamanä-gamane,3 webs, live water, or live earth. Whatever living
Pänakka-mane, Biakka-mane, beings or souls, with one sense, two senses, three
Hariyakka-mane, Osä-Uttinga, senses, four senses or five senses, that I may have
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Panaga-daga, Matti Makkadä, inflicted pain, crushed, attacked, covered with

Santäna, Sankamane. 4 dust, rubbed, collided with one another, tormented
Je me jivä virähiyä,5 by turning on one side or completely upside
Egindiyä, Beindiyä, Teindiyä, down, moved from one place to another,
Chaurindiyä, Panchindiyä, 6 frightened, bothered, alarmed or separated from
Abihayä, Vattiyä, Lesiyä, life: may all such sins be dissolved. TASSA
Sanghäiyä, Sanghattiyä, Pariyaviyä, MICHCHHÄ MI DUKKADAM.
Kilämiyä, Uddaviyä, Thänäo-Thänam,
Sankämiyä, Jiviyäo-vavaroviyä,
TASSA MICHCHHÄ MI DUKKADAM.7
Lesson 5 - Repentance of Subtle Sins (Tassa Uttari Sutra)

(Preparation of Meditation)

Tassa Uttari Karanenam, Päyachchhit For the sake of sublimation, repentance,
Karanenam, Visohi Karanenam, Visalli purification, and to eliminate three internal darts
Karanenam, Pavänam, Kammänam (shalya), viz. deceit, desire for worldly gains as
Nigghäyanatthäe Thämi Käusaggam ! the fruits of spiritual activities, and perversity, and
to uproot all sinful activities, I undertake
Käyotsarga
Lesson 6 - Exceptions During Käyotsarga (Annattha Sutra)

Annattha Oosasienam, Nisasienam, Khäsienam, Except for inhaling, exhaling, coughing, sneezing,
Chhienam, Jambhäenam, Udduenam, Väya- yawning, belching, passing gas, dizziness, faints,
nissagenam, Bhamalie. Pittamuchchhäe; minute movements of limbs, of cough within the
Suhoomehim Angasanchälehim, Suhoomehim, body as well as of eyes and such other permissible
Khelsanchälehim, Suhoomehim movements (forced by fire, fatal assault, official
Ditthisanchälehim; orders or snake bite etc.); let my Käyotsarga
Evamäiehim Agärehim Abhaggo Avirähio, Hujja remain uninterrupted and unobstructed till I
Me Käusaggao; conclude it with obeisance to the graceful
Jäv Arihantänam Bhagavantänam omniscient.
Namukkärenam Na Päremi Täv Käyam
Thänenam, Monenam, Zänenam, Appänam
Vosirämi !Tassa Uttari Karanenam, Päyachchhit
Karanenam, Visohi Karanenam, Visalli
Karanenam, Pavänam, Kammänam
Nigghäyanatthäe Thämi Käusaggam !
(Now stay in Käyotsarg for a total of 25 respiration, mentally recite one

Logassa Sutra up to chandesu nimlayarä – one respiration per line - or four
Navakär Mahämantra.. After you’re done, say Namo Arihantänam, and then
recite the Logassa Sutra aloud)
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Lesson 7 - Prayer to 24 Tirthankars (Logassa Sutra) (Chaturvimshati-Stav)

Logassa Ujjoyagare, Oh, Arihants! You are shedding divine light on
Dhamma Titha-yare Jine; the entire universe. Founder of divine laws and
Arihante Kittaisam, conqueror of inner enemies I praise you Lord.
Chauvisam-pi Kevali. 1 Arihants who are the twenty-four omniscient.
Usabha-majiyam Cha Vande, I bow to Adinäth or Rushabha-dev, Ajitanäth,

Sambhavam-Abhinandanam-cha Sumaim-cha; Sambhavanäth, Abhinandanaswämi, Sumatinäth,
Paumä-ppaham Supäsam, Padmprabhu, and Chandraprabhu.
Jinam Cha, Chand-ppaham Vande. 2
I bow to Pushpadant, Suvidhinäth, Sitalanäth,
Suvihim Cha Pupfa-dantam, Shreyänsanäth, Väsupujya-swämi, Vimalanäth,
Seeyal-Sijjamsa, Väsu-pujjam cha; Anantanäth, Dharmanäth, Shäntinäth.
Vimalam-anantam Cha Jinam,
Dhammam Santim Cha Vandämi. 3 I bow to Kunthunäth, Arahanäth, Mallinäth,
Munisuvrat-swämi, and Naminäth. I bow to
Kunthum Aram-cha Mallim, Arishth-Neminäth, Pärshvanäth, and Mahävira
Vande Muni-Suvvayam, Nami-jinam Cha; (Vardhmän).
Vandämi Ritthnemim,
Päsam Tah Vaddhmänam Cha. 4 I am praising the Arihants who have been
liberated from all karma and have broken the
Evam Maye Abhithuyä, cycle of birth and death. These are the twenty-
Vihuye Rayamalä, Pahin-jaramaranä; four Tirthankars, smile upon me.
Chauvisampi Jinvarä,
Titthayarä Me Paseeyantu. 5 Oh, Arihants! You are praised and bowed to,
whole heartily worshipped. You are the purest
Kittiya Vandiya-Mahiyä, souls in the universe. Grant me divine health and
Je a Logassa Uttamä Siddhä; knowledge and the highest state consciousness.
Ärugga-bohiläbham,
Samähivar-muttamam Dintu. 6 You are brighter than the moon and more brilliant
than the sun. You are deeper than the oceans. My
Chandesu Nimmalayarä, God, grant me perfection
Äichchesu Ahiyam Payä-sayarä;
Sägar Var Gambhirä,
Siddhä Siddhim Mam Disantu. 7
Lesson 8 - Inspection of Muhapatti

(By reciting the following short Sutra, the aspirant pays homage to the preceptor by first standing

Matthaena Vandämi.
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(Now, the aspirant sits down)
(Every religious activity is supposed to be undertaken with the appropriate permission. Therefore,
now the aspirant first seeks permission to inspect Muhapatti)

Ichchäkäen Sandisah Bhagavan ! Sämäyik Oh! Forgiving Gurudev, May I have your kind
Muhapatti Padilenhu ? (padilehah)15 Ichchham . permission to inspect the Muhapatti ? (Yes you
may) 21. Thank you kindly for granting my wish.
(Now, the aspirant inspects his/her Muhapatti while reciting 50 sayings (bol) internally (women are
limited to recite only 40 bol): [This is for the purpose of remaining totally vigilant in observance of
non-violence, and purifying the soul] For Details see Appendix A, Page 27
Lesson 9 - Taking (Adopting) the Vow of Sämäyik (Karemi Bhante Sutra)


Matthaena Vandämi. (Now, sit-down)
Oh! Forgiving Gurudev, May I have your kind
Ichchäkäen Sandisah Bhagavan ! Sämäyik permission to take oath of Sämäyik? (Yes you
sandisähu ? (Sandisäheh)16 Ichchham may) 22. Thank you kindly for granting my wish.
Ichchäkäen Sandisah Bhagavan ! Sämäyik thäu? Oh! Forgiving Gurudev, May I have your kind
(Thäeh)22 Ichchham . permission to be steady in the Sämäyik ? (Yes you
(Now stand up, and then with folded hands (with Charavalä) raised high to the level of the
forehead, say the Navakär Mahämantra:)

Namo Arihantänam I bow down to Arihants; I bow down to Siddhäs; I
Namo Siddhänam bow down to Ächäryäs; I bow down to
Namo Äyariyänam Upädhyäys; I bow down to the universal fraternity
Namo Uvajjhäyänam of Sädhus and Sädhvies. This fivefold obeisance
Namo Loe Savva Sähunam destroys all sins, and is the foremost among all the
Eso Panch Namukkäro auspicious activities.
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Said by Guru. Not to be spoken by the aspirant. If Guru is not present, skip it.
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Ichchhakäri bhagavan ! Pasäya kari Sämäyik Oh! Forgiving Gurudev, please kindly give me
Dandak Ucharäoji.. the oath of Sämäyik.
(Take the following vow from the guru. If the guru is not present then take the vow from an elderly
person. If an elderly person is not present, then recite it yourself.)

Karemi Bhante! I take the vow of refraining from all undesirable
Sämäiyam, Sävajjam Jogam Pachchakkhämi, activities. Oh Lord! I will worship you for the
Jäva Niyamam Pajjuvasämi, duration of Sämäyik. With the two-fold activities,
Duvihenam, Tivihenam. (I will not do and I will not make others do) and
Manenam, Väyäe, Käyenam, with three-fold activities of mind, speech, and
Nä Karemi, Nä Käravemi, Tassa Bhante! body, I will not overlook any spiritually desirable
Padikkamämi, Nindämi, Garihämi, Appänam activities. Oh respected Lord! I give up all sinful
Vosirämi. activities of speech and body. I criticize myself
for my undesirable actions. I express disapproval
of my demerits. I am determined to free my soul.

Matthaena Vandämi.
Oh! Forgiving Gurudev, May I ask your
Ichchäkären Sandisah Bhagavan ! Besane permission to sit down ? (Yes you may) 23. Thank
sandisähu ? (Sandisäheh)17. Ichchham . you kindly for granting my wish.
(Now, sit-down)
Ichchäkären Sandisah Bhagavan ! Besane thäu ? Oh! Forgiving Gurudev, May I ask your
(Thäeh) 23. Ichchham . permission to be steady in Sämäyik while sitting ?
(Yes you may) 23. Thank you kindly for granting
Ichchäkären Sandisah Bhagavan ! Sajzai my wish.
sandisähu ? (Sandisäheh) 23. Ichchham .
Oh! Forgiving Gurudev, May I ask your kind
Ichchäkären Sandisah Bhagavan ! Sajzai karu ? permission to begin the Svädhyäya? (Yes you
(kareh) 23. Ichchham may) 23. Thank you kindly for granting my wish.

permission to be steady in the Svädhyäya? (Yes
you may) 23. Thank you kindly for granting my
wish.
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(Now recite the Navakär Mahämantra three times mentally with folded hands raised to the
forehead)

(Now you can engage in religious activities such as svädhyäya, contemplation, jäp, meditation of
Navakär Mahämantra, or Pratikraman for at least for 48 minutes)
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PHASE 2 CONCLUDING THE SÄMÄYIK

The last phase of Sämäyik is like an epilogue. A person concludes the vow of equanimity by
reciting the following Sutras.
Lesson 1 - Repentance for Sins Occurred While Walking

(By reciting the following short Sutras, the aspirant pays homage to the preceptor by first standing

Matthaena Vandämi.
(Now, the aspirant sits down, and recite the following Sutra:)

Ichchhä-kärena Sandisaha Bhagavan, I desire to free myself from all my sins. I may
Iryä Vahiyanm Paddikka-mämi? have pained living beings while walking on the
Ichchham Ichchämi Padikkamiu. 1 road. While coming or going, I may have crushed
Iriyä vahiyäe, Virähanäe, 2 living beings, seeds, plants, dew, anthills, spider
Gamanä-gamane,3 webs, live water, or live earth. Whatever living
Pänakka-mane, Biakka-mane, beings or souls, with one sense, two senses, three
Hariyakka-mane, Osä-Uttinga, senses, four senses or five senses, that I may have
Panaga-daga, Matti Makkadä, inflicted pain, crushed, attacked, covered with
Santäna, Sankamane. 4 dust, rubbed, collided with one another, tormented
Je me jivä virähiyä,5 by turning on one side or completely upside
Egindiyä, Beindiyä, Teindiyä, down, moved from one place to another,
Chaurindiyä, Panchindiyä, 6 frightened, bothered, alarmed or separated from
Abihayä, Vattiyä, Lesiyä, life: may all such sins be dissolved. TASSA
Sanghäiyä, Sanghattiyä, Pariyaviyä, MICHCHHÄ MI DUKKADAM.
Kilämiyä, Uddaviyä, Thänäo-Thänam,
Sankämiyä, Jiviyäo-vavaroviyä,
TASSA MICHCHHÄ MI DUKKADAM.7
Lesson 2 - Uplifting the Soul

(Preparation for Meditation)

Tassa Uttari Karanenam, Päyachchhit For the sake of sublimation, repentance,
Karanenam, Visohi Karanenam, Visalli purification. eliminating hurtfulness and uprooting
Karanenam, Pavänam, Kammänam of sinful activities, I undertake Käyotsarga
(This is of course subject to the limitations mentioned in following Annattha Sutra that the aspirant
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recites)

Annattha Oosasienam, Nisasienam, Khäsienam, Except for inhaling, exhaling, coughing, sneezing,
Chhienam, Jambhäenam, Udduenam, Väya- yawning, belching, passing gas, dizziness, faints,
nissagenam, Bhamalie. Pittamuchchhäe; minute movements of limbs, of cough within the
Suhoomehim Angasanchälehim, Suhoomehim, body as well as of eyes and such other permissible
Khelsanchälehim, Suhoomehim movements (forced by fire, fatal assault, official
Ditthisanchälehim; orders or snake bite etc.); let my Käyotsarga
Evamäiehim Agärehim Abhaggo Avirähio, Hujja remain uninterrupted and unobstructed till I
Me Käusaggao; conclude it with obeisance to the graceful
Jäv Arihantänam Bhagavantänam omniscient.
Namukkärenam Na Päremi Täv Käyam
Thänenam, Monenam, Zänenam, Appänam
Vosirämi !Tassa Uttari Karanenam, Päyachchhit
Karanenam, Visohi Karanenam, Visalli
Karanenam, Pavänam, Kammänam
(Now stay in Käyotsarg for a total of 25 respiration, mentally recite one Logassa Sutra up to
chandesu nimlayarä – one respiration per line - or four Navakär Mahämantra.. After you’re done,
say Namo Arihantänam, and then recite the Loggasa Sutra aloud)
Lesson 3 - Prayer To 24 Tirthankars

Logassa Ujjoyagare, Oh, Arihants! You are shedding divine light on
Dhamma Titha-yare Jine; the entire universe. Founder of divine laws and
Arihante Kittaisam, conqueror of inner enemies I praise you Lord.
Chauvisam-pi Kevali. 1 Arihants who are the twenty-four omniscient.
Usabha-majiyam Cha Vande, I bow to Adinäth or Rushabha-dev, Ajitanäth,

Sambhavam-Abhinandanam-cha Sumaim-cha; Sambhavanäth, Abhinandanaswämi, Sumatinäth,
Paumä-ppaham Supäsam, Padmprabhu, and Chandraprabhu.
Jinam Cha, Chand-ppaham Vande. 2
I bow to Pushpadant, Suvidhinäth, Sitalanäth,
Suvihim Cha Pupfa-dantam, Shreyänsanäth, Väsupujya-swämi, Vimalanäth,
Seeyal-Sijjamsa, Väsu-pujjam cha; Anantanäth, Dharmanäth, Shäntinäth.
Vimalam-anantam Cha Jinam,
Dhammam Santim Cha Vandämi. 3 I bow to Kunthunäth, Arahanäth, Mallinäth,
Munisuvrat-swämi, and Naminäth. I bow to
Kunthum Aram-cha Mallim, Arishth-Neminäth, Pärshvanäth, and Mahävira
Vande Muni-Suvvayam, Nami-jinam Cha; (Vardhmän).
Vandämi Ritthnemim,
Päsam Tah Vaddhmänam Cha. 4 I am praising the Arihants who have been
liberated from all karma and have broken the
Evam Maye Abhithuyä, cycle of birth and death. These are the twenty-
Vihuye Rayamalä, Pahin-jaramaranä; four Tirthankars, smile upon me.
Chauvisampi Jinvarä,
Titthayarä Me Paseeyantu. 5 Oh, Arihants! You are praised and bowed to,
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whole heartily worshipped. You are the purest

Kittiya Vandiya-Mahiyä, souls in the universe. Grant me divine health and
Je a Logassa Uttamä Siddhä; knowledge and the highest state consciousness.
Ärugga-bohiläbham,
Samähivar-muttamam Dintu. 6 You are brighter than the moon and more brilliant
than the sun. You are deeper than the oceans. My
Chandesu Nimmalayarä, God, grant me perfection
Äichchesu Ahiyam Payä-sayarä;
Sägar Var Gambhirä,
Siddhä Siddhim Mam Disantu. 7
Lesson 4 - Inspection of Muhapatti


Matthaena Vandämi.
(Now, the aspirant sits down)
(Every religious activity is supposed to be undertaken with the appropriate permission. Therefore,
now the aspirant first seeks permission to inspect Muhapatti)

Ichchäkäen Sandisah Bhagavan ! Sämäyik Oh! Forgiving Gurudev, May I have your kind
Muhapatti Padilenhu ? (padilehah)18 Ichchham . permission to inspect the Muhapatti ? (Yes you
(Now, the aspirant inspects his/her Muhapatti while reciting 50 sayings (bol) internally (women are
limited to recite only 40 bol): [This is for the purpose of remaining totally vigilant in observance of
non-violence, and purifying the soul] For Details see Appendix A, Page 27
Lesson-5 Concluding the vows of Sämäyik (Sämäiyavaijutto)


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Matthaena Vandämi.
Ichchäkäen Sandisah Bhagavan ! Sämäyik Pälu? permission to conclude the Sämäyik? (One should
(Puno vi käyvvam)19 Yathäshakti. Sämäyik as often as he/she can) 56. I will definitely
do per my capacity.
Ichchäkäen Sandisah Bhagavan ! Sämäyik Pälyu?
(Äyäro na Mottavvo) 56 Tahatti. Oh! Forgiving Gurudev, I have completed the
Sämäyik ? (You should not forget the spiritual
taste of Sämäyik) 56. I will do that.
(Now, put the right hand (fist) on the Charavalä or on Katäsanä)

Sämäiya-Vaya-jutto Sutra
Sämäiya-Vaya-Jutto, Jäv Mane Hoi The aspirant who observes Sämäyik and keeps
Niyarnsanjutto, Chhinnai Asuham Kammam, his/her mind restrained, destroys inauspicious
Sämäiya jattiä Värä Karma as long as he/she stays in Sämäyik.
Sämäiammi U Kae, Samano, Iva Sävao Havai As long as the aspirant observes Sämäyik, he/she
Jamhä Eena Käranenam, Bahuso Sämäiyam is as good as a monk; Sämäyik should therefore be
Kujzä performed frequently.
Sämäyik Vidhie Lidhu, Vidhie Päryu, Vidhi There are 10 faults of mind20, 10 faults of
Karatä Je Koi Avidhi Huo Hoya, Te Savihu Man- speech21 and 12 faults of body22. If I have
Vachan-Käyäe Kari Michchhä Mi Dukkadam. indulged in any of these 32 faults or lapses by
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Ten Faults of Mind : Doing Sämäyik without discrimination, for fame and prestige, out of greed or wealth, with ego,
with a feeling of fear, with a desire of material reward, with a doubt, with anger, with impertinence, without respect to
God (Dev), Teacher (Guru), and Religion (Dharma), like a person who is forced to do.
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Ten Faults of Speech: speaking - bad words, without thinking, or sings such songs and talks which raise
uncontrollable emotions, incomplete words and letters, quarrelsome language, gossips of four types, mocking language,
speedily without clarity, without rationality, and doubtful mixed speech.
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Twelve Faults of Body: sitting with crossed legs or with one leg over another, with unsteady posture, with unsteady
eye-sight, doing non-spiritual work, sitting by leaning against something, stretching his/her body, hands, and legs
without reason, his/her body lazily, or drowsily sleeps, making sound by stretching fingers of hands and legs, removing
dirt from his/her body, sitting with his/her hand on the head or forehead in a sorrowful posture or if he/she rubs the
itching parts without sweeping or walks during the night without sweeping, sleeping or remains lazy, causing himself
/herself to be served by others without reasons.
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physical, verbal or mental activities, directly or

Das Mananä, Das Vachananä, Bär Käyänä, E indirectly, then I pray that my such faults be
Batris Doshmä Je Koi Dosh Lägyo Hoya, Te dissolved. TASSA MICHCHHÄ MI DUKKADAM.
Savihu Man-Vachan-Käyäe Kari Michchhä Mi
Dukkadam.
(Now, the aspirant recites Navakär Mahämantra keeping the open right hand palm in front of the
face. This is symbolic of withdrawing the attributes that were supposed to have been incorporated in
the preceptor's seat.)

Now the Sämäyik is concluded.
Refuge to Auspicious Four

Chattäri Mangalam, These four are auspicious; the arihants, the
Arihanta Mangalam, Siddhäs, the ascetics, and the religion expounded
Siddhä Mangalam, by the omniscient beings (Tirthankars).
Sähu Mangalam,
Kevali Pannato Dhammo Mangalam. These four are the most divine in the universe;
the arihants, the Siddhäs, the ascetics, and the
Chattäri Loguttama, religion expounded by the omniscient beings
Arihanta Loguttama, (Tirthankars).
Siddhä Loguttama,
Sähu Loguttama, May I take refuge in these four; the arihants, the
Kevali Pannato Dhammo Loguttamo. Siddhäs, the ascetics, and the religion expounded
by the omniscient beings (Tirthankars).
Chattäri Saranam Pavvajjami,
Arihanta Saranam Pavvajjami,
Siddhä Saranam Pavvajjami,
Sähu Saranam Pavvajjami,
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Kevali Pannatum Dhammun Saranam

Pavvajjämi.

Khämemi Savve Jiva, I grant forgiveness to all living beings,
Savve Jiva Khamantu Me, All living beings grant me forgiveness.
Metti Me Savve Bhuyesu, My friendship is with all living beings,
Veram Majham Na Kenai. My enmity is totally nonexistent.
Michchhä Mi Dukkadam
Meaning of Some Jain Words
Moksha = moha + kshaya; moha means delusion and kshaya means eradication - this makes Moksha as the state where
there is no delusion and all karma are eradicated. There are three jewels, samyak-darsana or right perception
(inclination or belief), samyak-jnäna or right knowledge (cognition), samyak-chäritra or right conduct - these three
combined are the means of Moksha.
Material world (the cycle of transmigration – samsära) involves cycles of birth, aging and death, and misery and no
permanent happiness
Karman particles (non-living, very subtle substance) are attracted to the soul because of false belief (Mithyättva),
vowlessness (non-abstinence) (Avirati), negligence (Pramäda), passions (Kashäya) and Activities (Yogäs). These
Karman particles that are attached to the soul are called karma. Karma is the hindrance (obstacle) that does not allow us
to realize the true qualities of ätmä
Svädhyäya is one of the six internal tapas and one of the six daily activities of the householder. Svädhyäya is consisted
of five elements. (i) vächanä- reading of the Jain canonical books; (ii) pruchhanä- asking the guru questions about
them; (iii) parivartanä- repetition of what was learned previously so one does not forget; (iv) anuprekshä- deep
contemplation of what was learned (with the meaning); (v) dharma-kathä- inspiring others about Jainism and listening
to the exposition of religious parables. Great Ächärya Amitgati says, one cannot get rid off the darkness of his/her
ignorance without the brightness of svädhyäya. Another great Ächärya Vamadeva says, svädhyäya is one of the four
anuyogas propounded by the Jina. Ächärya Asadhara recommends the construction of svädhyäya-shäläs (schools)
where there is no frequent visits by Jain monks and scholars.
The message of Jina, Lord Mahdvira the last Tirthankara, is carried by Ächäryas, our spiritual leaders. They have 36
attributes, (see the meaning of Panchindiya Sutra, Lesson 2 of Sämäyik). The responsibility of the spiritual welfare of
the entire Jain Sangh (community) rests on the shoulders of Ächäryas. Before reaching this state, one has to do an in-
depth study and have a thorough mastery of the Jain Ägams. In addition to acquiring a high level of spiritual excellence,
they also have the ability to lead the monastic communion. They should also know the various languages of the country
and have acquired a sound knowledge of other philosophies, ideologies, and religions of the region and the world.
Svetämbar means white [cotton]-clad; name of Jain sect whose mendicants wear white garments. Digambar means sky-
clad; name of the Jain sect whose mendicants practice ascetic nudity.
In Prakrut, it called Tapa. To cease to have desire is called Tapa. Tapa means hardship on one’s body, senses and mind,
practiced to develop adequate spiritual abilities for reducing passions. Bodily activities are dominant in the external
austerities, and mental activities are dominant in the internal austerities. There are twelve types - six external tapa: 1)
Anasan - complete abstinence of eating and drinking, 2) Unodari or Alpähära - reduction in the quantity of food one
normally eats, 3) Vrutti-Samkespa or Ichhänirodha - control of desire for food and material things, 4) Rasatyäga -
complete abstinence of eating or drinking juicy and tasty foods such as honey, alcohol, butter, milk, tea, sweets, juice
etc. (no attachments to the taste of the foods), 5) Käyäklesa – to train the body to be tolerant and 6) Samlinatä – control
of the pleasures of five senses. Six internal tapa: 1) Präyaschita - repentance for the breach of vows 2) Vinaya -
appropriate behavior towards a teacher 3) Vaiyävrata - selfless service to the suffering and deserving 4) Svädhyäya -
studying/listening of religious scriptures 5) Dhyäna - religious meditation and 6) Utsarga (käyotasarga) - non-
attachment to the body.
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STAVANS
Samaro Mantra
Original Stavan Meaning
Samaro Mantra Bhalo Navakär, This Stavan shows the importance of Navakär
E Chhe Chaud Purav No Sär. Mahämantra. It is essence of all Jain Scriptures.
E Na Mahima No Nahi Pär, One cannot describe its importance in words.
E No Arth Anant Apär.
It is to be recited in good times and bad times,
Sukh Mä Samaro, Dukh Ma Samaro, during the daytime and nighttime, while living
Samaro Divas Ne Rät. and while dying, and together with everyone.
Jeevata Samaro, Marata Samaro,
Samaro Sau Sangäth. It is recited by sages and non-sages, rich and poor,
heavenly beings and hellish beings, without any
Jogi Samare, Bhogi Samare, skepticism.
Samare Räjä Rank.
Devo Samare, Danav Samare, Its 68 letters are the essence of 68 most auspicious
Samare Sau Nishank. pilgrimages, it gives special qualities to who
recites with proper inner aspects.
Arsath Akshar E Nä Jäno,
Arsath Teerath Sär. Its nine lines give nine special things, its recitation
Äth Sampadä Thi Par Mäno, eradicates numerous cycles of birth and death. It
Ar Siddhi Dätär. is to be recited with complete internal
involvement, and will be the reason for attaining
Navapad E Nä Nav Nidhi Äpe, the highest state, the liberation of the soul,
Bhav Bhav Nä Dukh Käpe. Moksha.
Veer Vachan Thi Hriday Thäpe,
Paramätam Pad Äpe.!
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Maitri Bhavana or the Immortal Song

Original Stavan Meaning
Maitri Bhävanu Pavitra Zaranu, May the sacred stream of amity
Muj Haiya Mä Vahyä Kare, flow forever in my heart.
Shubh Thäo Ä Sakal Vishvanu, May the universe prosper,
Evi Bhavanä Nitya Rahe. such is my cherished desire.
Gunathi Bharelä Gunijana Dekhi, May my heart sing with ecstasy

Haiyu Märu Nrutya Kare, at the sight of the virtuous.
E Santo Nä Charan Kamal Mä, May my life be
Muj Jivan Nu Ardhya Rahe. an offering at their feet.
Din Krur Ne Dharma Vihonä, May my heart bleed at the sight of

Dekhi Dilmä Dard Rahe, the wretched, the cruel, the irreligious.
Karunä Bhini Änkho Mäthi, May tears of compassion
Ashruno Shubh Shrot Vahe. flow from my eyes.
Märg Bhulela Jivan Pathik Ne, May I always be there to show the path
Märg Chindhavä Ubho Rahu, to the pathless wanderers of life.
Kare Upexä A Märag Ni, Yet if they should not hearken to me,
To Ye Samatä Chitt Dharu. may I bide in patience.
Chitra Bhänuni Dharma Bhavanä, May the spirit of goodwill

Haiye Sau Mänav Läve, enter all our hearts.
Ver Zer Nä Päp Taji Ne, May we all sing in chorus
Mangal Geeto Sau Gäve. the immortal song of human concord.
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Bahu Punya Kerä (Amulya Tatvano Vichär)
Bahu Punya Kerä Punjathi, Subha deha mänavano Malyo,

Toye are ! Bhavachakrano äto nahi ekke talyo;
Sukha präpta karatä sukha tale chhe, lesha e lakshe laho,
Kshana kshana bhayankar bhävamarane, kä aho rächi raho? 1
Lakshmi ane adhikär vadhatä, shu vadhyu te to kaho?

Shu kutumba ke parivärathi, vadhaväpanu e naya graho;
Vadhaväpanu sansäranu, naradehane häri javo,
Eno vichär nahi ahohoho ! Ek pala tamane havo !! 2
Nirdosha sukha nirdosha änanda. lyo game tyäthi bhale,

E divya shaktimän jethi, Janjirethi nikale;
Paravastumä nahi munzavo, eni dayä mujane rahi,
E tyägavä siddhänta ke pashchät dukha te sukha nahi. 3
Hu kon chhu? Kyäthi thayo ? Shu svaroop chhe märu kharu ?

Konä Sambadhe valaganä chhe? Räkhu ke paraharu ?
Enä vichär vivekapoorvak, shänta bhäve jo karyä,
To sarva ätmik-gnänanä siddhäntatattva anubhavayä. 4
Te präpta karvä vachan konu sätya keval mänavu ?

Nirdosha nara nu kathan mäno ‘teh’ jene anubhavyu;
Re ! Ätma täro ! Ätma täro ! Shighra ene olakho,
Sarvätmamä sam-drashti dyo, ä vachanane hradaye lakho. 5
Because of the auspicious karma, we are born as human beings. Still we’re unable to shed even one cycle of birth and
death. By attaining material happiness, we loose the true happiness. In this material world, we (our inner aspects) are
dying every moment. Then, why are you enjoying the material happiness?
You gained wealth and family. Can you tell me what did you gain spiritually? All you have increased is your cycles of
material world. But you’re loosing this life as a human being. And you’re not thinking about this for a moment !
It does not matter how can you attain, but you must attain the true happiness and true bliss so that you put an end to the
cycles of birth and death, and realize true qualities of the soul. Do not get confused with foreign substances. For which I
have compassion for you.
Who am I ? How did I become like this ? What is my true self ? Whose relationships are not true? Should I keep the
relationship or give up? If you contemplate about these with true analysis, true feelings and peacefully, you will
experience the true nature of the soul.
To attain this experience, whose guidance will you seek ? You have to devote yourself to the person who has truly
experienced his/her soul. You are your soul, and you need to recognize that rather quickly. All souls are equal, and you
treat them like that. You must imprint this on your heart.
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Sadguru Vandanä
Aho ! Aho ! Shri Sadguru, karunä sinduapär;

Ä pämar par prabhu karyo, Aho ! Aho ! Upakär.
Shu prabhucharan kane dharu, ätmäthi sau hin;

Te to prabhu-e äpiyo, vartu charanädhin.
Ä dehädi äjthi, varto prabhu ädhin;

däs, däs hu däs chhu, äp prabhuno din.
Shat sthänak samäjavine, bhinna batävyo äp;

Myän thaki taraväravat e upakär amäp.
Je svaroop samajyä vinä pämyo dukha anant;

Samajävyu te pad namu, shri sadguru bhagavant.
Param purush prabhu sadguru, param gnän sukhadhäm;

Jene äpyu bhän nij, tene sadä pranäm.
Deh chhatä jeni dashä, varte dehätit;

Te gnäninä charanmä, ho vandan aganit.
Thanks ! the Holy true Teacher, Unfathomable ocean of compassion; I’m highly obliged, Oh ! good teacher, The pupil
poor has no expression.
What should I offer to you, Lord? In soul-compassion all is trifle; The soul is gifted by the Lord, I wish to act to your
oracle.
Henceforward this my body and all, Are at your feet, I wish to serve; Your humble servant, poor soul, Even servant’s
state I don’t deserve.
Explanation of doctrines six ! As swords from sheaths so clearly; The self is shown by your distinct, you obliged me
immeasurably.
As real self I never knew, So suffered I eternal pain; I bow to Him my master true, Who preached and broke eternal
chain.
True Lord, True Teacher, True knowledge, True bliss ! I bow to you for ever because you made me realize my self.
I often bow to him who lives, Though in body, above it; The seer’s word always survives, The north-pole-star
resembles.
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STORIES
1. Puniä Shrävak
Puniä Shrävak and his wife were the poor villagers by their own choice, who lived in a small shack
made of mud and grass. Puniä had a vow not to earn more than 12 dokadäs (1/12 rupee) every day.
He did that by spinning cotton yarn in the house and selling it. They also had another vow in which
he would fast one day and his wife would fast on the next day. Even in such a tight situation, they
offered the hospitality to fellow Jain. In this way, the couple performed Sadhärmik Bhakti (helping
people of the same faith) every day.
Puniä Shrävak was known for his practice of Sämäyik. Once during Sämäyik, he could not
concentrate on meditation. He started thinking to himself what had he done that would disturb his
meditation. He could not recollect anything relevant. Therefore, he asked his wife, "What have we
done different that I can't concentrate today." At first, his wife could not think of anything different
happened today. But as she kept thinking, she remembered that today while coming back from
market, she had picked up dry cow-manure and used that as fuel to cook. She told Puniä about this.
He told her that she should not have done that even though it did not belong to any one. We should
use only things which are bought from our daily earnings. Puniä could do true Sämäyik because he
lived such high moral life.
Even Lord Mahavir praised his Sämäyik. Once when king Shrenik asked Lord Mahavir how he can
destroy his bad karma to avoid being born in hell. Lord Mahavir said, "If you can buy Puniä
Shrävak's Sämäyik then it may be possible." King Shrenik went to Puniä Shrävak and asked him, if
he could buy his Sämäyik. He said, "I do Sämäyik not to sell, but to uplift my own soul. Religious
rituals can't be purchased. One has to do for himself." King Shrenik left in disappointment but with
admiration for Puniä's real faith in religion.
This shows that one can live content life even with limited earnings. We should not take anything
which is not given to us. We should accumulate more money if we have set our limits because it
will disturb the peace. Vows or rituals are done for spiritual uplift and not for monetary gain.
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2. Aimuttä Muni
Aimuttä was the prince of Polaspur’s king. Once this seven year old child was playing with a few
friends in the streets. It was a very hot day. At this time child Aimuttä saw Gautamswami, who
was bare-footed and bald, and was making rounds for Gochari (food). Aimuttä ran to him and
asked him why he was wandering. On hearing the answer Aimuttä took Gautamswami to his
house.
His mother was pleased with his devotion and welcomed Gautamswami by the greeting,
“Mathen Vandämi” (I solemnly bow with my head down). Aimutta’s mother introduced
Gautamswami as a learned Ganadhar of Lord Mahavir. Aimuttä responded that they were so
lucky to give him Gochari and proceeded to listen to Gautamswami’s discourse.
When it was time for Gautamswami to leave, Aimuttä asked Gautamswami if he could carry
the bag (containing food utensils) that Gautamswami was holding so diligently. Gautamswami
told him that the bag could only be carried by one who has accepted monkshood.
The boy desired this monkshood, but he was told that he needed his parents’ permission. The
mother, upon hearing the request, told him he was only a child and not familiar with the rigorous
code of conduct that a Muni has to live by. Aimuttä insisted on Dikshä (monkshood), saying that
the code cannot be known beforehand, and that he was willing to suffer all the hardships that may
follow.
He told his mother that he knew two things: (1) One who is born, is sure to die; and (2) One does
not know when he will die. Although still a child, Aimuttä explained the transitory nature of life
to his mother, who remained silent.
After making Aimuttä the king for one day, he was permitted to take the initiation before Lord
Mahavir. Then he was entrusted to an elderly Muni for training. He then began to learn.
One day, young Aimuttä Muni went with the elderly Muni to the lake. While the elderly Muni was
resting, Aimuttä Muni saw children playing with paper sailboats in the water, and he also put his
small pot in the lake and told the other boys how nicely his boat was floating.
On seeing this the old Muni told Aimuttä Muni that he had become a Muni and thus had taken
vows not to harm the all kinds of living organisms and here, Aimuttä Muni was breaking his vow.
Feeling deeply ashamed of himself, Aimuttä Muni went to Lord Mahavir with great repentance and
while reciting “Iriävahiä Sutra,” he began crying. He uttered the words, “Pankkamane
Biyakamane” and began to apologize to all living beings. While doing so, he attained Kevalgnän
(perfect knowledge) and ultimately got liberation.
MORAL LESSON: We often say this Iriävahiä Sutra ourselves, but only as a recital of words is
“Dravya Kriyä” (mechanically). However, if recited with true and sincere repentance, it can
become a “Bhäv Kriyä” (have complete internal involvement).
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Appendix A - Inspection of Muhapatti with 50 Bol (Sayings )
1
As shown in Figure 1, open the
Muhapatti while mentally saying,
“Sutra’s”. As shown in Figure – 2, hold
at both top corners, vibrate once while
saying “Meaning & essence that I
Figure - 2 accept”
Figure - 1
Now turn the Muhapatti
2 around as shown in 3
Figure -3, and mentally
say, “I discard three
types of perception
obstructing delusion
karma.”
Figure - 3
Turn the Muhapatti one Figure - 6
more time as shown in
Figure – 4, and mentally As shown in Figure - 6, move the
say, “I discard three Muhapatti from wrist to upward, mentally
types of attachments – saying, “ I accept right dev, right guru and
sensual, affection and right religion.” Now moving it down, “ I
Figure - 4 vision-related.” discard wrong dev, wrong guru and wrong
religion. Moving it up second time, “ I
Now put the Muhapatti accept right knowledge, right faith and
on the left arm as shown right conduct.” Now moving it down, “I
in Figure – 5, and fold in discard wrong knowledge, wrong faith and
half, and then fold one wrong conduct.” Moving it up third time,
inch from closed side, “I accept control of activities of mind,
and hold in the right speech and body.” Moving it down, “I
Figure - 5 hand as shown in Figure discard inauspicious activities of mind,
– 6. speech and body.”
4 5
As shown in Figure – 7,
As shown in Figure – 8,
gently vibrate the
gently vibrate the
Muhapatti on the back of
muhapatti on the back of
the left hand, “I discard
the right hand, “I discard
harmful laughter,
fear, sorrow and
happiness in sinful
disgust.”
activities and unhappiness
in spiritual activities.” Figure - 8
Figure - 7
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6
As shown on left, first in the middle of the forehead, then of
right and then left, mentally saying, “I discard three
inauspicious pychic colors (Leshyä) – black, blue and gray.”
(Not to be done by women)
As shown on left, first in the middle of the upper lip, then of

right and then left, mentally saying, “I discard temptations of
taste, popularity and comfort.”
As shown on left, first in the middle of the chest, then of right

and then left, mentally saying, “I discard three internal darts –
deceit, reward for material gain because of religious activities,
and false belief. ” (Not to be done by women)
As shown on left, first move the Muhapatti at the right

shoulder, “I discard anger and ego.” Then move the Muhapatti
at the left shoulder, “I discard deceit and greed.” (Not to be
done by women)
(Now, put the Muhapatti on the Katäsanä, and pick up the

Charavalo)
As shown on left, now with charavalä first on the right leg, “I

protect earth beings, water beings and fire beings.” Then at the
left leg, “I protect wind beings, plant beings and mobile
beings.”
Now the inspection of the Muhapatti is complete, fold the

Muhapatti back in the original shape.
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Original Sutra Meaning

Obeisance to Most Auspocious Ones1

Original Sutra Meaning

Mangalam Bhagavän Viro; Most auspicious Lord Mahävira and all

Shri Jirävalä Pärshanäthäyah Namah

SIX ESSENTIAL RITUALS ........................................................................................................................................... 4

Six Essential Rituals

2. Chaturvimshati-Stav - Praying and appreciating the qualities of the twenty-four Tirthankars.

Spiritual Meanings Behind the Items Used in Sämäyik n

Religious books: To study for 48 minutes during Sämäyik.

Navakärväli12 on it. The aspirant sits facing East or North in front of

Purification of mind is very critical for Sämäyik since purified mind

PHASE I – TAKING VOWS FOR SÄMÄYIK

Khamäsamanä Sutra (Homage to the Preceptor):

(Now, the aspirant sits down on his/her katäsanä)

Lesson 1 - Obeisance to Five Supremes (Navakär Mahämantra)

Lesson 2 - 36 Attributes of My Preceptor (Panchidiya Sutra)

Lesson 3 - Khamäsamanä Sutra (Homage to the Preceptor)

Original Sutra Meaning

Lesson 4 - Repentance for Sins Occurred While Walking (Iriyävahi Sutra)

Original Sutra Meaning

Panaga-daga, Matti Makkadä, inflicted pain, crushed, attacked, covered with

Lesson 5 - Repentance of Subtle Sins (Tassa Uttari Sutra)

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Lesson 6 - Exceptions During Käyotsarga (Annattha Sutra)

(Now stay in Käyotsarg for a total of 25 respiration, mentally recite one

Lesson 7 - Prayer to 24 Tirthankars (Logassa Sutra) (Chaturvimshati-Stav)

Usabha-majiyam Cha Vande, I bow to Adinäth or Rushabha-dev, Ajitanäth,

Lesson 8 - Inspection of Muhapatti

Khamäsamanä Sutra (Homage to the Preceptor):

(Now, the aspirant sits down)

Original Sutra Meaning

Lesson 9 - Taking (Adopting) the Vow of Sämäyik (Karemi Bhante Sutra)

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Padhamam Havai Mangalam

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Oh! Forgiving Gurudev, May I have your kind

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PHASE 2 CONCLUDING THE SÄMÄYIK

Lesson 1 - Repentance for Sins Occurred While Walking

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Lesson 2 - Uplifting the Soul

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Lesson 3 - Prayer To 24 Tirthankars

Usabha-majiyam Cha Vande, I bow to Adinäth or Rushabha-dev, Ajitanäth,

whole heartily worshipped. You are the purest

Lesson 4 - Inspection of Muhapatti

Khamäsamanä Sutra (Homage to the Preceptor):

(Now, the aspirant sits down)

Original Sutra Meaning

Lesson-5 Concluding the vows of Sämäyik (Sämäiyavaijutto)

Original Sutra Meaning

Niseehiäe, to you with my head near to your feet.