Samkit (samyak-uttama faith/conviction) is a Jain term for the right or proper belief in the essential Jain teachings. It is closely related to the idea of “samyak” (correct) in Jainism.

Key points:

• Samkit = proper faith or conviction in Jain doctrines, not mere ordinary belief.
• It is part of the foundational attitude that supports the path of liberation. In Jainism, a correct belief often goes hand in hand with right perception (samyak darshan) and right knowledge (samyak jnana).
• In practice, samkit means firmly accepting and internalizing the Jain view on karma, non-violence (ahimsa), truth, non-attachment, and the aim of kevala jnana (omniscient knowledge).

Traditionally, the core framework is the threefold pathway:

• Samyak Darshan (right perception)
• Samyak Jnana (right knowledge)
• Samyak Charitra (right conduct)

Different Jain traditions (Digambar and Shvetambar) may describe or emphasize certain expressions of belief slightly differently in their texts, but both affirm that a correct, sincere samkit is essential to progress on the spiritual path.

If you’d like, I can share a simple verse or teaching from Jain scriptures that illustrates samkit in context.