Pratikraman means turning back. To take back our mind, words and actions which are not in right track. To expose our faults is Pratikraman. We clean our dirty clothes using soap and water. Similarly to clean our soul which gets dirty by the 18 types of sins, Pratikraman is the best soap and water. The original name of Pratikraman is Aavashyak Sutra. This sutra is divided in 6 parts. 1. Samayik Aavashyak – To be in the balance state. 2. Chaturvinshatistav Aavashyak – To praise 24 thirthankar