Adapted and translated from Jyan Kiran by Sadhvi Shri Rajimati ji, a living legend in Terapanth order of Jainism.
Also Preksha Path of peace Jain Vishva BHarati Ladnun (Rajesthan) by Late Gurudev Tulsi and Late Acharya Shri Mahapragya
Preksha Meditation is newer meditation and it has wonderful benefits: mostly can help relieve stress and tension.
Preksha Hymn
Preksha sraddham yayat (Preksha brings faith)
Sraddha Viryam yayat (Faith creates energy)
Viryam charanam yayat (Energy generates conduct)
Antarbhave me chintayam me (In my inner emotion and reasoning)
Acharane me vyavahare me (In my conduct and behavior)
Samata bhuyat samata bhuyat (May equanimity prevail)
Navsuryo me udayam yayat udayam yayat (May the new dawn break)
Tejo leshya udayam yayat udayam yayat (May radiance arise, may radiance arise)
Preksha Sutras
The wisdom of Bhagwan Mahavira’s teaching is captured in all the Jain scriptures. Preksha sutras draws on these teachings and regularly reflecting on the sutras can bring us closer to spirituality and enlightenment.
Dhyeya Sutra (The sutra on Aim of meditation)
‘Sampikkhae appagamappaenam’ (See yourself through yourself)
Vivek Sutra (The sutra of wisdom)
‘Appana saccamesejja, mettim bhuesu kappae’ (Search for truth within yourself and be compassionate to all living beings)
‘ahamsu vijja, charnam pamokkham’ (Practice knowledge and conduct for freedom from suffering)
Sarana Sutra (The sutra of refuge)
‘Arhante Saranam pavajjami’
‘Siddhe Saranam pavajjami’
‘Sahu saranam pavajjami’
‘kevali pannattam dhammam saranam pavajjami’
I take refuge in the enlightened ones (who have attained absolute knowledge and established the spiritual order)
I take refuge in the emancipated ones (who are free from the cycles of births and deaths)
I take refuge in the saints (who are free from worldly attachments)
I take refuge in the path propounded by the omniscient ones
A
First Step: Kayotsarga(Relaxation)
Second Step: Antaryatra(intertravel)
Third Step:” Dirgh Swas(long breathing)
B
First Step:Kayotsarga(Relaxation)
Second Step:Antaryatra(intertravel)
Third Step: Sharir Preksha(Looking at body)
C
First Step:Kayotsarga(Relaxation)
Second Step:Antaryatra(intertravel)
Third Step:Samvriti Swas Preksha(alternate nostril breathing)
D
First Step:Kayotsarga(Relaxation)
Second Step:Antaryatra(intertravel)
Third Step:Chetnya Kendra(Chakra) Preksha
E
First Step:Kayotsarga(Relaxation)
Second Step:Antaryatra(intertravel)
