Exposition Of

Pratikramana Sutra
Interpretation and explanation of

Pratikramana stotras in English.

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Vandittu Sutra (34)

Shrvak Atichr Sutra Shrvak Pratikraman Sutra

Vandittu Sutra (34)

Sutra 34 Pratikraman sutra Object: This is the longest principal aphorism of both night (devasi) & day (ri) Pratikramana.

A householder or layman is supposed to observe 5 ethical codes of conduct (chra), 12 laymans vows (shrvakchr/shrvaka vrata) and various restraints.
This aphorism is to ask forgiveness, if any transgressions (atichr) have occurred while observing these vows.
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Vandittu Sutra (34A)

The 12 vows (Shrvaka vrata) have been grouped in three parts. (1) Anuvrata: (Minor or lesser vows)

Anuvrata means following of vows at a lesser degree compared to same vows observed by sadhus and sadhvis. They are five anuvrata. (2) Gunavrata: (Auxiliary or Self-discipline vows)
Gunavrata safeguards anuvratas by increasing its efficacy and quality. They are three gunavrata.
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Vandittu Sutra (34A1) The 12 vows (Shrvaka vrata) have been grouped in three parts.
(3) Shikshavrata: (Disciplinary or self-mortification vows) Shikshavrata provides a lighter experience of the life of a Sadhu and also helps us to be better prepared for anuvratas. They are four Shikshavrata.

Vandittu Sutra (34A3) The 12 vows have been grouped in three parts.
Anuvrata
Ahimsa-vrata Satya-vrata Asteya-vrata Brahma-vrata Aparigraha-vrata

Guna Vrata
Dig-vrata Anartha-danda-vrata

Shiksha vrata
Samayika-vrata Posadhopavasa-vrata Dana-vrata

Bhogopabhoga-parimana-vrata Desavakasika-vrata

Vandittu Sutra (34A4) Twelve householder vows (Shrvaka vrata).

(1) Ahims anuvrata (2) Satya anuvrata Non-violence (Sthula Prnatipt Viraman) Truthfulness (Sthula Mrisvda Viraman)

(3) Achaurya anuvrata

Non-stealing (Sthula Adattdna Viraman)

(4) Bhramacharya Chastity anuvrata (Sthula Maithuna Viraman)

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Vandittu Sutra (34A5) Twelve householder vows (Shrvaka vrata).

(5) Aparigraha anuvrata (6) Dig Vrata gunavrata Non-attachment (Sthula Parigraha Viraman) geographic limitations (direction & spherical)

(7) Bhoga-Upbhoga gunavrata (8) Anartha-danda gunavrata

Limited use of consumable and non-consumable items Avoidance of purposeless violence or sins
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Vandittu Sutra (34A6) Twelve householder vows (Shrvaka vrata).

(9) Smyika Shikshvrata Meditation vow of limited duration

(10) Desvakasika Shikshvrata (11) Pausadha Shikshvrata

Activity vow of limiting space Ascetic's life Vow of limited duration

(12) Atithi Samvibhaga Limited charity Shikshvrata

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Vandittu Sutra (34B)

Five ethical codes of conduct (chra) Code of knowledge (Jnnchra),

Code of perception
Code of conduct

(Darshanchra)
(Chritrchra)

Penance
Spiritual strength

(Tapchra)
(Virychra)

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Vandittu Sutra (34C) Vandittu Sutra is to ask for forgiveness, if any of these 124 transgressions (atichr) have occurred while observing these vows.
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Vandittu Sutra (34D)

Vow
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 15 16 17 18 19 Ahimsa Anuvrat Satya Anuvrat Achaurya Anuvrat Bhramacharya Anuvrat Aparigraha Anuvrat Dik Vrata Bhoga-Upbhoga Vrata Anartha-danda Vrata Samayik Vrata Desavakasika Vrata Pausadha Vrata Atithi Samvibhaga Vrata Code of knowledge (Jnnchra), Code of conduct (Chritrachra) Penance (Tapachra) Spiritual strength (Viryachra) Samyaktva ( Right faith) Sanlekhan (Fast unto death) Number of Atichr 5 5 5 5 5 5 20 5 5 5 5 5 8 8 8 12 3 5 5 124

Vandittu Sutra is to ask for forgiveness,

if any of these 124 transgressions (atichr) have occurred while observing these vows.
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14 Code of perception(Darshanachra)

Vandittu Sutra (34E)

Atichr (Atikramana) means;

Violation of laymans religious vows, wrong doing or transgression. Errors of commission and omission
Breaches of non-observance of vows.

Blemishes (imperfection, fault, defect, flaw in vows) or committed sins.

Lapse from code of conduct.
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Vandittu Sutra (34-1)

Bowing to the Omniscient pathfinders (tirthankaras) and liberated souls (siddhas), the leaders of monastic congregation (dharmchrya), and all the sdhus, I wish to confess for all the transgressions I may have committed while following laymans religious vows.
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Vandittu Sutra (34-2)

I wish to confess, scorn & reproach for whatever subtle or gross transgressions I may have committed, in respect to ethical behavior related to code of knowledge (jnna), code of perception (darshana), code of conduct (chritra), and the other two, austerity (tapa), energy (virya). 15

Vandittu Sutra (34-3)

I want to repent for the transgressions I may have committed in regard to acquiring two types of possessions (pariggahammi), external (wealth, land etc.) & internal (passions etc.) as well as any day-to-day sinful activities either done by me or approved such activities 16 done by some one else.

Vandittu Sutra (34-4)

I scorn and reproach all the transgressions I may have committed as a result of activities by sense organs (indriya), four passions (kashya), with despicable intentions or due to arising of attachment (ragena) & aversion (dosena) .
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Vandittu Sutra (34-5)

I want to confess for all transgressions, I may have committed during the day while attending frequently religious places of other faiths, coming, going or strolling to & from purposelessly and performed sinful activities due to fear of or pressure from higher authorities.
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Vandittu Sutra (34-6)

I want to confess for any transgressions of right faith (sammattass), I may have committed during the day in regard to (1) having doubts or loss of faith in Holy Writ (2) desire to follow wrong faith (3) uncertainty about the fruits of religion (4) shown disgust towards monks & nuns for their untidy appearance or soiled clothes or (5) praised or kept acquaintance of a person with wrong faith.

Vandittu Sutra (34-7)

I reprehend for the harm, I may have caused to

six categories of living beings while cooking, making some one else to cook or approve some one else cooking, for myself, for others or for both.
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Vandittu Sutra (34-8)

I want to atone for whatever violations I may have committed during the day in respect to the 5 minor vows (anuvrata), 3 spiritual vows of self-discipline (gunavrata) and 21 4 spiritual vows of self-mortification (shikshvrata).

Vandittu Sutra (34-9)

(First Shrvaka vrata)

As regards the first minor vow of non-violence (pnivya), I want to atone for whatever I might have done that cause gross violence, due to careless (pramda) or contemptuous behavior to a living being.
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Vandittu Sutra (34-10)

(First Shrvaka vrata)

(1) Killing (2) tying (3) amputation (4) overloading, (5) depriving from food and drink are five transgressions of the first restraint. I retreat from indulging therein during the day. 23

Vandittu Sutra (34-11)

(Second Shrvaka vrata)

As regards the second minor vow of truthfulness, I want to atone for whatever I might have done to indulge in gross lies (aliya) due to careless or contemptuous behavior such as falsely accusing.
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Vandittu Sutra (34-12)

(Second Shrvaka vrata)

(1) Accusation (2) disclosure of close secrets, (3) divulgence of spousal secrets, (4) wrong teaching and (5) forgery are five transgressions of the second restraint. I retreat from indulging therein during the day.
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Vandittu Sutra (34-13)

(Third Shrvaka vrata) As regards the third minor vow of non-stealing, I want to atone for whatever I might have done by way of gross stealing (harana) due to non-vigilance or under the influence of defilement. 26

Vandittu Sutra (34-14)

(Third Shrvaka vrata)

(1) Buying the stolen or smuggled goods, (2) promoting the theft or burglary (3) adulteration (4) procuring by breach of rules and regulations or (5) falsifying weights and measures are five transgressions of the third restraint. I retreat from indulging therein during the day. 27

Vandittu Sutra (34-15)

(Fourth Shrvaka vrata)

As regards the fourth minor vow of celibacy, I want to atone for whatever adultery (paradra gaman) that I might have been involved in due to non-vigilance or 28 under the influence of defilement.

Vandittu Sutra (34-16)

(Fourth Shrvaka vrata) (1) Premarital sex (2) illicit sex (3) lustful play (4) involvement in marriages of other people or (5) intense attachment are five transgressions of the fourth restraint. I retreat from indulging therein during the day. 29

Vandittu Sutra (34-17)

(Fifth Shrvaka vrata)

As regards the fifth minor vow of non-possession, I want to atone for whatever I might have done in violation of limiting the possessions (parimna) due to non-vigilance or under the influence of defilement.
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Vandittu Sutra (34-18)

Excessive possession of: (1) monetary wealth & grains (2) land and building (3) gold and silver (4) other metals & articles of use (5) bipeds and quadrupeds constitutes five transgressions of the fifth restraint. I retreat from indulging therein during the day. 31

Vandittu Sutra (34-19)

(Sixth Shrvaka vrata)

As regards voluntary confinement of directions (dissu) the first spiritual vow of self discipline (guna vrata), I want to reprehend for whatever violations I may have committed from, crossing the limitations of movement in (1) upward, (2) downward or (3) horizontal directions, (4) extending the limitations in one direction by 32 reducing in another and (5) crossing the limit by oversight.

Vandittu Sutra (34-20)

(Seventh Shrvaka vrata)

As regards simplicity (bhogbhoga vrata) the second spiritual vow of self discipline, I want to reprehend for what ever violations I may have committed like, consuming alcoholic beverages, meat, other forbidden food and fruits, enjoying the fragrance of flowers, camphor, and wearing 33 flower garlands, once or more than once.

Vandittu Sutra (34-21)

(Seventh Shrvaka vrata) I want to amend by confessing for whatever violations I may have committed during the day by using (1) sentient things (2) eating uncooked (3) partially cooked (4) food of little or 34 (5) no nutritious value (Junk food).

Vandittu Sutra (34-22)

(Seventh Shrvaka vrata)

I turn away from the violent occupations which are harmful to living beings like: (1) furnace and kiln firing, (2) growing or destroying flowers, fruits, vegetables or grains (farming), (3) carts drawn by livestock, (4) selling or renting domestic farm animals, (5) digging or drilling wells. 35

Vandittu Sutra (34-22a)

(Seventh Shrvaka vrata)

I turn away from the violent businesses which deal in (1) selling or buying ivory, pearls (2) wax (3) clarified-butter (ghee), oil, jaggery (4) slaves, bird feathers, animal hairs, (5) narcotics, liquors and weapons.
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Vandittu Sutra (34-23) (Seventh Shrvaka vrata)

For the same reason, I also turn away from the the following five activities; (1) crushing (2) amputation or mutilation (3) to set fire in forests, fields with vegetation (4) emptying lakes and water reservoirs (5) support prostitution & raise wild animals. 37

Vandittu Sutra (34-24)

I want to amend by confessing for any transgressions I may have committed during the day by maintaining, extending or providing the violent means like fire-arms, pestles (dhoka) and grinders, charm, straw, wood, roots and drugs.
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Vandittu Sutra (34-25)

I want to amend by confessing for any transgressions I may have committed during the day like using excessive water to bathe, applying turmeric powder to body, applying fragrant powder or sandal wood paste to the body, listening to music and watching television excessively for entertainment, use make-up, flavors, scents, clothes, luxurious seat, jewelry etc. 39

Vandittu Sutra (34-26)

(Eighth Shrvaka vrata)

As regards piety (anarthadanda vrata) the third spiritual vow of self discipline, I want to reprehend for what ever violations I may have committed like, (1) sensuous entertainment (2) crude and vulgar jokes (3) gossiping (4) keeping the arms in house and (5) possessing things in excess .
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Vandittu Sutra (34-27)

(Ninth Shrvaka vrata)

As regards the practice of equanimity (smyika), the first spiritual vow of self mortification (shiks vrata), I want to reprehend for what ever violations I may have committed like (1-3) non-vigilant activities of mind, speech and body (4) taken wrong postures, (5) forgetfulness about time of performing smyika etc. 41

Vandittu Sutra (34-28)

(Tenth Shrvaka vrata)

As regards the additional confinement (deshvakshika vrata) the second spiritual vow of self mortification, I want to reprehend for what ever violations I may have committed like, (1-2) by getting or sending things for self-consumption or business beyond the set limits, (3) drawing some ones attention by coughing, clapping, 42 by making sound or by throwing objects.

Vandittu Sutra (34-29)

(Elevanth Shrvaka vrata)

As regards ascetics life (posadhopavsa vrata) the third spiritual vow of self-mortification, I want to reprehend for what ever violations I may have committed like, (1-2) not being vigilant making bedding or putting things down on the floor (3) being negligent at the time of urinating and defecating, (4) idling away the time by napping or sleeping and (5) worrying about meals. 43

Vandittu Sutra (34-30) (Twelfth Shrvaka vrata)

As regards charity (dna vrata) the fourth spiritual vow of self mortification, I want to reprehend for what ever violations I may have committed like; (1) laying sentient articles upon the insentient ones, (2) covering the insentient ones, (3) telling lies about articles offered to the monks, (4) inviting them to take meal after their time has passed and 44 (5) doing charity in a state of anger, pride or jealousy.

Vandittu Sutra (34-31)

I want to reproach and reprehend myself in the presence of a the holy preceptor (guru) for any transgressions I may have committed by showing compassion, out of attachment towards the sadus & sadhvis who may be happy, healthy, learned and of good conduct or with feelings of aversion towards unhappy, sick, lacking in right knowledge and of loose conduct. 45

Vandittu Sutra (34-32)

I want to reproach and reprehend myself in the presence of a holy preceptor if I have failed to give alms for reasons beyond my control to the monks who faithfully observe vows of austerity and self-restraint. 46

Vandittu Sutra (34-33)

I do not want to commit any one of the following five transgressions of vow of auspicious voluntary death (sanlekhan) till my demise; (1-2) to use the mystical powers to gain the material happiness in this world or in heavens, (3) desire to live longer if I gain name & fame by austerity (4) wish to die if sorrows befalls on me or 47 (5) to entertain intense sensual desires.

Vandittu Sutra (34-34)

I want to amend by confessing any transgressions

I may have committed in respect to any of the

vows and restraints by harmful physical, vocal or mental activities.
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Vandittu Sutra (34-35)

I reproach any transgressions I may have committed in respect of: worshiping, restraints, teaching, prides, instincts, defilement, evil activities, constraints and meticulous vigilance.
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Vandittu Sutra (34-35a)

Explanation:
2 types of worships (Dev Vandan and Guru Vandan) 12 restraints or vows (vratkrya), 2 types of teachings (shikshkarma), 3 kinds of prides (taste, wealth, physical health), 4 types of instincts (food, fear, sex & hoarding) 4 defilement or passions (kashya), 3 evil activities (danda) (mental, verbal and physical), 3 fold of constraint or self-control (gupti), and 50 5 five-fold vigilance (samiti).

Vandittu Sutra (34-36)

If a person having the rational perception indulges

in any sinful activity, he incurs a light bondage, because he does not get involved in those activities with the sense of cruelty.
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Vandittu Sutra (34-37)

A well trained physician cures a disease, so the person with right perception immediately calms down even the lightest bondage by atonement, by repentance and by resorting to the auxiliary (guna vrata) restraints.
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Vandittu Sutra (34-38)

One becomes free from poison by removal

of the poison from the body by the

knowledgeable enchanters or by the physicians having such expertise.
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Vandittu Sutra (34-39)

That way the true Shravak quickly removes

the eight types of Karma,

acquired on account of craving and aversion,

by resorting to atonement and repentance.

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Vandittu Sutra (34-40)

As one lightens his burden of sins

just as a person feels lightened when

he unloads the heavy burden, he happens to carry.
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Vandittu Sutra (34-41)

A layperson, who has accumulated much karmic

dust due to sinful activities, will be able to destroy all the sinful sorrows (misery) by performing penitential retreat (pratikramana) in no time.
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Vandittu Sutra (34-42)

I want to reproach and reprehend in front of a spiritual preceptor for any transgressions I may have committed because of not contemplating on any lapses related to principal {(mula guna) (five minor vows and three vows of self-discipline)} and disciplinary vows {(uttara guna) (spiritual vows of self-mortification)} at the time of performing penitential retreat.
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Vandittu Sutra (34-43)

I am ready to follow the laymans vows laid down by Omniscients, and I bow to the 24 Pathfinders while performing penitential retreat for any sins committed through the activities of mind, speech and body. 58

Vandittu Sutra (34-44)

I who live here adore all those images of Jinas present in the

upper world, lower world and the middle world.

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Vandittu Sutra (34-45)

I pay my respect to all the monks, who have freed

themselves from the mental verbal and bodily sins, residing in five Bhrata, five Airvata and five Mahvideha continents (kshetras).
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Vandittu Sutra (34-46)

I wish to spend all my days in contemplating on

the Holy Writ spoken by 24 Pathfinders, which destroys all the sins committed from eternity and brings to an end the millions of life cycles.
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Vandittu Sutra (34-47)

Lord Arihanta, Lord Siddha, revered monks and Holy Writ is auspicious to me.

Enlightened ones bestow equanimity and right faith on me.

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Vandittu Sutra (34-48)

One should perform penitential retreat for any transgressions one may commit in respect to the following four reasons: committing forbidden activities listed in the scriptures, failing to do the pious activities, having doubt in and to speak against the scriptures.
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Vandittu Sutra (34-49)

I forgive all living beings. I seek pardon from all living beings. I am friendly towards all living beings. I seek enmity with none.
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Vandittu Sutra (34-50)

I bow down to 24 Pathfinders after purifying the

mind, speech and body by contemplating, reprehending, repenting and despising my sins in presence of the spiritual preceptor.
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How to get most benefit.

To get most benefit from the stotra one should recite with : (a) Clear pronunciation

(b) Deep, Inexhaustible, Unbreakable faith

and with conscientious devotion

towards Arihants teachings.

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.

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Handbook of Pratikramana by Shri Manu Doshi and

other Jain web sites & books.

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