3 - Kshamapna - Forgiveness - Through the eight days of Payushan, forgiveness is the epitome of the celebration. One should reach a state of forgiveness where after Samvatsari Pratikraman, one should go to each of their enemies (or those family members who are not on good terms), and clear out all misunderstandings and problems. Even if you don't ask for forgiveness from the 84,00,000 life forms, it is fine. But you must forgive your near and dear ones, and resolve any disputes.

4 - Attham Tap - When and where possible, one should do at least three upvaas (fasts). It doesn't matter when you do it, but it is imperative that during Payushan, one should do it. There is a divine connection with the three upvaas. When you do these upvaas, the devtaas provide support to fulfill your wish and make your "tap" fruitful.

5 - Chaitya paripati - Every day during Payushan, one should bow down and pray to Jineshwar Bhagwan. If you are a Sthanakvasi, you can at least remember Jineshwar Bhagwan through great devotion and feeling. Chaitya = mandir, Jin Bhagwan. Paripati = tradition.  So you have to establish the tradition of remembering and praying to Jineshwar Bhagwan during the eight days.

If one follows these five duties during Payushan, one can lead a pure, devoted life that pleases Bhagwan and HIS grace then shines upon you.

July 3, 2019