The emphasis of the Hindu texts is on inner correction through penance, rather than imposed punishment. It is tied to the karma doctrine. Prāyaścittas, that is penance to self correct, are considered part of dharma.Image result for penance in christianity In the Catholic Church, the sacrament of penance (also called reconciliation, forgiveness, confession and conversion) is one of the two sacraments of healing: Jesus Christ has willed that by this means the Church should continue, in the power of the Holy Spirit, his work of healing and salvation.

1. Confession
&
Penance
A.ROBERT MARIA VINCENT
Founder & Head
Arise Training & Research Center

2. Ravana and Penance
• It was Ravana and his brother
Kumbhakarana, who performed penance,
got miraculous powers from Lord Brahma
and drove out Kuber to occupy the golden
kingdom of Lanka.

3. Buddha
• For he who acknowledges his
transgression as such and
confesses it for betterment in
future, will grow in the noble
discipline.“
• Acknowledge
• Forgive yourself
• Learn

4. Why Rama did Penance after killing Ravana?
• Ravana having 10 heads which would have
evil mind in different forms ego, jealousy
etc but one head which was Generosity,
Lord Shiva's prominent Bakthas that was
killed Having that in mind Rama did
penance.

5. Thirty-five Confession Buddhas
Shakyamuni
Thoroughly Conquered with Vajra Essence
Radiant Jewel
King, Lord of the Nagas
Army of Heroes
Delighted Hero
Jewel Fire
Jewel Moonlight

6. Meaningful Vision
Jewel Moon
Stainless One
Glorious Giving
Pure One
Giving of Purity

7. Glorious Flower
Pure Light Rays Clearly Knowing by Play
Lotus light Rays Clearly knowing by Play
Glorious Wealth
Glorious Mindfulness
Renowned Glorious Name
King of the Victory Banner that Crowns the Sovereign

8. Water God
Deity of the Water Gods
Glorious Goodness
Glorious Sandalwood
Infinite Splendour
Glorious Light
Sorrowless Glory
Son of Non-craving

9. Glorious One Who Fully Subdues
Utterly Victorious in Battle
Glorious Transcendence Through Subduing
Glorious Manifestations Illuminating All
Jewel Lotus who Subdues All
All-subduing Jewel Lotus, Arhat, Perfectly Completed
Buddha, King of the Lord of the Mountains Firmly
Seated on Jewel and Lotus