Alochna Path (often called Alochana Path or Alochana Stotra) is a Jain devotional prayer for self-reflection and confession. Its main purpose is to acknowledge one’s faults (deliberate or inadvertent), seek forgiveness from the Tirthankaras and gurus, and renew resolve to purify the mind and conduct.

Key ideas:

• Alochana = confession/self-examination of sins or faults in thought, speech, and action.
• It is commonly recited during Pratikraman (self-purification, reflection) and Samvatsari during Paryushana.
• The prayer begins by bowing to the five supreme gurus and the twenty-four Jinas, then states the intention to perform pure confession and purification.

Notes on tradition:

• The wording and order can vary slightly between Digambar and Shwetambar communities, but the core aim remains the same: confession, repentance, and commitment to right conduct. ( jainknowledge.com)

If you’d like, I can share a short, line-by-line meaning of the opening couplet and a few common lines from Alochna Path. You can read more here