Vidhipaksh Gacchiya Shravakna Daivasikadik Panch Pratikraman Sutra

This document is a Gujarati translation of Jain religious texts focused on the daily and periodic rituals of Vidhipaksh Gacchiya Shravaks (lay followers belonging to the Vidhipaksh lineage). Titled "Vidhipaksh Gacchiya Shravakna Daivasikadik Panch Pratikraman Sutra," it was compiled by Shravak Bhimsinh Manek and published in 1895 CE (Samvat 1951).

The book is a comprehensive guide to the various Pratikraman (ritual repentance and atonement) procedures and other essential prayers and recitations for Jain lay practitioners. The catalog link provided directs to a page on jainqq.org, indicating its presence in a Jain digital library.

Key Contents and Structure:

The document is essentially an index and the initial part of a devotional manual for lay Jains. Here's a breakdown of its content based on the provided pages:

• Page 1: Title page, author, publisher, and publication date. It mentions the purpose of publication was for the spiritual benefit of the author's son, Khimji Manek, and was printed at the Nirnaysagar Press in Mumbai.
• Page 3-12: These pages contain a detailed "Granth Sthanukramanika" (Table of Contents), listing numerous scriptures, stotras (hymns), stavan (devotional songs), vidhi (procedures), and specific prayers. This extensive list covers a wide range of Jain practices and teachings, including:
  • Core Jain Prayers: Navkar Mantra, Khama Saman, Loggassa, etc.
  • Daily Rituals: Daivasik Pratikraman (daily repentance), Samayik (meditative practice), Paushadh (fasting observance).
  • Periodic Rituals: Paachkhamana (vows/fasting procedures), Chaturmasik Pratikraman (quarterly repentance), Samvatsarik Pratikraman (annual repentance).
  • Repentance & Atonement: Sections on Atichara (transgressions), their purification, and associated rituals.
  • Praise and Devotion: Stotras and Stavan dedicated to various Tirthankaras (like Adinath, Parshvanath, Neminath, Shantinath, Mahavir), Acharyas, Upadhyayas, and Sadhus.
  • Ethical Teachings: Discussions on the 18 Pap Sthanak (vices), and the 21 virtues of a Shravak.
  • Philosophical Concepts: Mention of various aspects of Jain philosophy and practice.
  • Miscellaneous: Prayers for auspicious occasions, stories related to prominent figures like Gautam Swami.
• Page 13-116: This section begins the actual text of the "Daivasik Pratikraman Vidhi" (Daily Repentance Procedure). It details the step-by-step process, starting with the fundamental prayers and moving through the various stages of repentance, including:
  • The Navkar Mantra: The five auspicious salutations.
  • Khama Saman: The formal request for forgiveness.
  • Inquiry about Guru's well-being.
  • Iryavahiy (repentance for actions causing harm to subtle organisms).
  • Loggassa: Recitation of verses praising the Siddhas.
  • Recitation of verses related to different Tirthankaras.
  • Repentance for movement (Gamanagaman).
  • Repentance related to the cycle of life (Jivorashi).
  • Repentance for the 18 Pap Sthanak.
  • Samayik: The procedure for initiating and concluding the meditative practice.
  • Vandan: Showing respect and reverence.
  • Atichara: Confession of minor transgressions.
  • Chaitra Vandana: Worship of idols and sacred sites.
  • Upasarga Hara Stotra: Hymns for warding off difficulties.
  • Shakra Stotra: Praising the celestial king Shakra.
  • Guru Vandana: Showing respect to spiritual preceptors.
  • Sajaya (Svadhyaya/Scriptural Recitation): Various devotional songs and recitations.
  • Panchkama Kavach: Protection through the five supreme beings.
  • Pratikraman Procedures for Paakshik (fortnightly), Chaturmasik (quarterly), and Samvatsarik (annual) periods are also outlined, indicating modifications in the length and scope of the rituals for these occasions.
• Page 117 onwards: Continues with detailed procedures for Paakshik Pratikraman, Paachkama Vidhi (various vows and fasting procedures like Navkarsi, Porisi, Ekasan, Ayambil, etc.), Paushadh Uchchar (rules for observing the Paushadh vow), Padilehan Vidhi (procedure for inspecting and purifying items), Ras Santhara (recitations for bedding arrangement), Paushadh Parvani Gatha (verses for concluding Paushadh), and Pardamkhamna (request for forgiveness from others).
• The latter parts of the text (starting from around page 78 onwards) are dedicated to various Sajaya (devotional songs/recitations), praising different Tirthankaras, Acharyas like Gautam Swami, and highlighting key Jain principles. These include stanzas from texts like "Shri Gautamswaminiyo Raas," "Shri Devchandji Krut Ashtpravachan Matani Sajaya," and numerous praise songs for various Tirthankaras and religious practices.
• Page 103 onwards: Details various Panchkama Vidhi (specific vows and fasting procedures) like Navkarsi, Porisi, Ekasan, Ayambil, Tivihaar, Chatuvihar, etc.
• Page 109 onwards: Explains the Paushadh Uchchar Vidhi (rules for observing the Paushadh vow) and Samayik Uchchar (rules for practicing Samayik).
• Page 100 onwards: Provides the Padilehan Vidhi (procedure for inspecting and purifying items) and Ras Santhara Path (recitation for bedding).
• Page 102 onwards: Describes the Paushadh Parvani Gatha (verses for concluding Paushadh) and the Pardamkhamna (request for forgiveness from others).
• Pages starting from 103: A significant portion is dedicated to various Sajaya (devotional songs/recitations), praising different Tirthankaras, Acharyas like Gautam Swami, and highlighting key Jain principles. This includes verses from "Shri Gautamswaminiyo Raas," "Shri Devchandji Krut Ashtpravachan Matani Sajaya," and numerous praise songs for various Tirthankaras and religious practices. The text lists multiple stanzas and hymns, including:
  • Stotras for Ajit, Shanti, Veer, Upasarga Hara, Jayahar, Jilapalli Parshva, Shakra, Laghu Ajit Shanti, Brihad Ajit Shanti.
  • Praise songs for Adinath, Shantinath, Seemandhar, and other Tirthankaras.
  • Praise songs for the 11 Ganadharas.
  • Devotional verses for various celestial beings and spiritual masters.
  • Detailed explanations of the Brahad Atichara (major transgressions) and their expiation, covering the twelve vows of a Shravak and their associated faults.
  • The Ashtottari Tirtha Mala (a list of 108 sacred places).
• Page 111 onwards: The text details the procedures for Paakshik Pratikraman, Chaturmasik Pratikraman, and Samvatsarik Pratikraman, explaining the differences and specific recitations for each.
• Page 116 onwards: Explains the Pachkama Vidhi (various vows and fasting procedures) such as Navkarsi, Porisi, Ekasan, Ayambil, Tivihaar, Chatuvihar, etc.
• Page 109 onwards: Explains the Paushadh Uchchar Vidhi (rules for observing the Paushadh vow) and Samayik Uchchar (rules for practicing Samayik).
• Page 100 onwards: Provides the Padilehan Vidhi (procedure for inspecting and purifying items) and Ras Santhara Path (recitation for bedding).
• Page 102 onwards: Describes the Paushadh Parvani Gatha (verses for concluding Paushadh) and the Pardamkhamna (request for forgiveness from others).

Overall Purpose and Significance:

This book serves as a comprehensive Sadhana Margadarshak (spiritual guide) for Jain lay followers, ensuring they can perform their daily and periodic religious duties with accuracy and devotion. It reflects the importance placed on Tapa (austerity), Samyam (restraint), and Prayashchit (repentance) within the Jain tradition. The extensive listing of prayers and procedures indicates a detailed and structured approach to spiritual discipline for householders. The inclusion of various stotras and stavan highlights the devotional aspect of Jainism.