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The householder practises them to a lesser extent. The Das-dharmas are all prefixed by the word ‘ Uttam’ (Supreme) to signify that they are practiced at the highest level by the Jain monks. However it is common to do it during Bhadrapada. It may be undertaken during Shukla Panchami to Chaturdashi of Bhadrapada, Magh or Chaitra months. In the full form, it is a 10-day vrata that comes every year. Uttam Brahmcharya (supreme celibacy) - उत्तम बह्मचर्य.Uttam Aakinchanya (non-attachment) and - उत्तम अकिंचन्य.Uttam Sanyam (supreme restraint) - उत्तम संयम.Uttam Aarjava (straightforwardness) - उत्तम आर्जव.Uttam Mardava (supreme modesty) - उत्तम मार्दव.Fasting ĭas- Dharma (ten righteous virtues) are mentioned in the Jain text, Tattvartha Sutra. Some Śvētāmbara Sthānakavāsīs recite the Antagada Sutra, which details the life of 90 great men and women who attained moksha during the eras of the 22nd Tirthankar Neminatha and 24th Tirthankar Mahavira. Forgiveness is asked by saying Micchami Dukkadam or Uttam Kshama to others, which means, 'If I have offended you in any way, knowingly or unknowingly, in thought, word or action, then I seek your forgiveness.'ĭuring the eight-day festival, the Śvētāmbara Murtipujakas recite the Kalpa Sūtra, which includes a recitation of the section on the birth of Mahavira on the fifth day. Īt the conclusion of the festival, followers request forgiveness from others for any offenses committed during the last year. Ananta Chaturdashi marks the day when Lord Vasupujya, the 12th Jain Tirthankar, attained Moksha ( nirvana). Many towns have a procession leading to the main Jain temple. Digambaras celebrate Ananta Chaturdashi on which a special worship is done. The sixth day of the festival is celebrated as Sugandh Dashami by the Digambar Community. The Digambara Jains recite the ten chapters of the sacred Jain text, Tattvartha Sutra on ten days of fasting. Das Lakshana ( Paryushana) celebrations, Jain Center of America, New York City

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