• What it is: Tikhuto path (also called Tikhutto Sutra) is a short Prakrit Jain prayer recited to seek forgiveness, express humility, and affirm non-violence and goodwill toward all living beings. It is commonly used in Pratikraman and after religious activities.

• Original text (Prakrit):

Tikhutto mi appāṇam, savve jīvā khamantu me, metti me savva-bhūesu, veram majjha na kenai.

• Meaning (arth) in Jain terms:

- I seek forgiveness from all living beings. - May all living beings forgive me. - I have friendship with all beings; may there be no enmity with anyone.

• Tradition notes:

- This sutra emphasizes ahimsa (non-violence), kshama (forgiveness), and avyavichara (universal goodwill). - There are no major doctrinal differences between Digambara and Śvetāmbara on this short prayer; both traditions use it as a means to cultivate humility and purification.

• Quick reference from Jain Knowledge:

- You can read about Tikhuto path and its meaning here - You can also see a concise explanation of Tikhuto sutra with meaning here

If you’d like, I can break down each phrase further and give a line-by-line explanation from standard Jain commentaries.