Samayik
Samayik is a Jain religious practice that denotes a fixed period of personal meditation and reflection intended to cultivate equanimity and ethical discipline. It is typically observed as a daily or periodic ritual and commonly lasts about 48 minutes, though shorter sessions are common for lay practitioners. The practice is usually performed in a quiet, clean space, with the practitioner seated calmly and maintaining silence and minimal movement.
During samayik, practitioners begin with prayers such as the Namokar Mantra and proceed to a bhavna, or
Samayik is observed by both Śvetāmbara and Digambara Jains, with variations in prayers and format across communities.
In purpose, samayik serves as a focused practice of mindfulness and ethical self-discipline within Jainism, aiming