video on uttam kshama
Uttam Kshama means the supreme or highest forgiveness. In Jainism, kshama is the essential quality of letting go of anger, pride, and the urge to retaliate, even when harmed. Uttam Kshama is the refined, exemplary form of this forgiveness, practiced in thought, speech, and action and aimed at all beings, across both kindness and justice. It is a key part of the ten supreme virtues (Das Lakshan) many Jains focus on during Paryushan and related observances. Digambar and Shwetambar traditions both honor this virtue, though exact practices and emphasis can vary slightly between them. ( jainknowledge.com)
Short pointers:
- Forgive others fully; free your mind from anger and desire for revenge.
- Seek forgiveness for your own mistakes; cultivate equanimity toward all beings.
- Common expressions of practice include Micchami Dukkadam and Kshamavani during Das Lakshan or Paryushan.