Prayer [work] — Swadhyay Evening
Swadhyay evening prayer, integral to the Swadhyay Parivar movement, is a spiritual practice designed to cleanse daily impressions and foster a connection with the "Indwelling God" through self-study and scripture. Central to this routine is the study of sacred texts like the Bhagavad Gita and the practice of Trikal Sandhya, often involving prayers of surrender, scriptural reading, and reflection at sunset. Learn more about the principles of this practice on Facebook or by reading the Swadhyaya of Gita.
- Remembrance of God’s attributes — omnipresence, compassion, impartiality. Often includes lines that affirm God as the inner witness and guiding light.
- Brief admission of mistakes followed by a concrete promise to avoid recurring faults and to practice virtues (truthfulness, humility, nonviolence, self-discipline).
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