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Posted: 14 years ago

What is Paryusan ?

The original Prakrit (ardhamagadhi) term for Paryushana is "Pajjo-savana". In case of Jain terms, the Prakrit forms of the words are the original.
Paryushana (or Paryusan) is one of the two most important festivals for the Jains, the other being Diwali. Normally Svetambara Jains refer it as Paryushana, while Digambara Jains refer it as Daslaksana. Paryushan means, literally, "abiding" or "coming together". It is also a time when the deity take on vows of study and fasting with a spiritual intensity similar to temporar monasticism.
The duration of Paryusana is for 8 or 10 days and comes at the time when the wandering monks take up temporary residence for four months of monsoon.

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In the Shvetambaras an 8-day festival is celebrated that ends with Bhadrapada Shukla chaturthi. The last day is called Samvatsari, short for Samvatsari Pratikramana.
During the 8-day festival, the Kalpa Sutra is recited in the Swetmbara sect, that includes a recitation of the section on birth of Lord Mahavira on the fifth day.
In the Digambaras, it is done by starting a 10-day period from Paryushana (Bhadrapada Shukla panchami) during which the dashalakshana vrata is undertaken.
In the Digambara sect the Tatvartha-sutra of Umaswati is recited. On the dashami, the sugandha-dashami vrata occurs.The Digambaras celebrate Ananta-chaturdashi on the chaturdashi, special worship is done on this day. Many towns have a procession leading to the main temple.

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Pratikramana (Samayika): Renewal meditation

On all the eight/ten days, Jains begin their day with 'pratikraman' at 5.45 in the morning, followed by prayers for promoting universal peace and brotherhood. Pratikramana means turning back. It is a form of meditation, called Samayika where one reflects on his spiritual journey and renews his faith. For both Swetambaras and Digambaras, it takes the form of periodic meditation. The period can be twice daily (morning and evening), once every lunar phase, every four months, or every year. The annual Pratikramana in some form is the minimum for a Sravaka.
The annual Pratikramana is Samvatsari Pratikramana, in short Samvatsari. Since it coincides with Paryushana, the terms "Samvatsari" and "Paryushana" are sometimes used interchangeably.

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Fasting

Most of the Jains observe fast and Ekasan (meal/water at once in a day) and soak themselves in the rituals associated with the event and try to ready themselves for a virtuous life. The span of the fast could be anything between a day and 30 days or even more.
In Digambar sect Shravakas do not take water or water at once in day time during observing fast, while in Swetambar sect those observing a fast survive on boiled water, which could be consumed only between sunrise and sunset

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Requesting Forgiveness
See also: Micchami Dukkadam

At the conclusion of the festival, Forgiveness is asked by telling "Micchami Dukkadam" or "Uttam Kshama" to each other.
It means "If I have caused you offence in any way, knowingly or unknowingly, in thought word or deed, then I seek your forgiveness".

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!!! Michhami Dukkadam !!!

It was great to know about this Festival . As many are unaware about it . Its great to be in the forum & know about so many unkown festival .

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Posted: 14 years ago

Thank you so much for sharing... i didnt know that... great work!!!

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