As a satvi (Jain nun), the guiding principle is ahimsa (non-violence) in thought, speech, and action. If a man harms you, the appropriate response centers on safety, self-control, and spiritual responsibility:

• Prioritize safety: remove yourself from immediate danger if possible. Seek help from trusted people, nearby Jain sangh members, or authorities if the situation demands.
• Do not retaliate with violence: one of the core vows for a satvi is ahimsa. Responding with violence would go against the vow and harm one’s spiritual progress.
• Protect dignity with calm, principled response: confront the situation with measured words and non-harmful actions. If you must speak, do so with restraint and without provoking further aggression.
• Seek support and accountability: report the incident to the appropriate authorities or community leaders. Getting protection and support is not a betrayal of Jain ethics; it is a duty to protect yourself and others from harm.
• Practice pratikraman and reflection: after the incident, engage in reflection and remorse for any moments you may have reacted unskillfully, and seek to restore mental equanimity through pratikraman.
• Reaffirm vows and discipline: re-verify your vow of non-violence, truth, and restraint. Use this incident as an opportunity to grow in self-control and compassion.
• Compassion and forgiveness, when appropriate: Jain philosophy emphasizes forgiveness as a spiritual practice, but it does not require you to endure ongoing abuse or to remain in danger. Forgiveness can be a personal inner work, while formal protection and boundaries remain essential.

Notes on tradition:

• The core principle is universal across Digambar and Shwetambar traditions: non-violence, self-discipline, and safeguarding the body and mind as a vehicle for spiritual progress.
• Differences between Digambar and Shwetambar may exist in ritual detail or interpretation, but the fundamental stance against harming others and against violence toward oneself is consistent.

If you want, tell me more about the specific situation (where you are, what kind of harm occurred, and whether you’re seeking immediate safety steps or longer-term guidance), and I can tailor the guidance while staying within Jain principles.