Today is the last day of Paryushan Parv as followed by Digambar tradition. It is the day of 'Brahmacharya', one of the ten virtues also known as 'Das Laxan Dharm'. Basically 'Brahmacharya' word consists of two words 'Brahma' means the Soul or Spirit and 'Charya' means to dwell in. Hence today is a day to dwell in one's own soul, in other words focu internally to soul and not be external i.e. tend to bodily (sensual) needs.
In Jain tradition this day is followed by a day of Forgiveness of Khshamavani Day; which means that we need to Forgive all beings and ask for their forgiveness for whatever hurt we may have caused them whether knowingly or unknowingly. And we need to begin afresh with a clean heart.
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