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[15] On The Path of Cause Ahimsa
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On The Path of Cause Ahimsa
The Final Pratikraman
Questioner: On the path of liberation, before final
enlightenment, if there is a pending account with someone, does
repeated pratikraman clear off the account?
Dadashri: Yes.
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Questioner: Even with the living beings we do not know?
Dadashri: Only those whom we have met and have
created accounts with; no one else.
Questioner: But what words do we say when doing
pratikraman?
Dadashri: Say, ‘Whatever living beings that I have hurt
in any way, please forgive me.’
Questioner: Each and every living being?
Dadashri: Yes, to each and every living being.
Questioner: Does it include living beings like the ones
present in air (vayukaya), water (jalkaya) and fire (tejokaya)?
Dadashri: It includes everything that you mentioned.
Intent of Not Hurting Anyone
Questioner: What should I do if I hurt any living being
(jiva) unknowingly?
Dadashri: When himsa (violence) occurs unknowingly