Khamana in pratikaman
In Pratikraman, “Khamana / Khamna” usually refers to the Kshamapana (forgiveness) part, mainly this sutra:
Prakrit text (very common form): “Khamemi savva jīve, savve jīvā khamantu me; mitti me savva‑bhūesu, veram majjha na kenai.”
Simple meaning:
- Khamemi savva jīve – I forgive all living beings.
- Savve jīvā khamantu me – May all living beings forgive me.
- Mitti me savva‑bhūesu – I have friendship with all living beings.
- Veram majjha na kenai – I have enmity towards none.
This is recited in Pratikraman as the heart of Kshamā (forgiveness):
- You clear hatred from your side.
- You ask forgiveness for any hurt caused by you (in thought, word, or deed).
- You make a vow to live with maitrī (friendliness) and ahimsā (non‑violence) towards all.
Digambar / Shwetambar note
- Both traditions use this meaning and spirit.
- Pronunciation or small wording changes may occur (e.g., savvajīve / savve jīvā), but the arth (meaning) is the same: universal forgiveness and friendship.
This “Khamana” portion is usually followed (or accompanied) by saying “Micchāmi Dukkaḍaṁ” from the heart – “May my faults be forgiven.”
You can read a bit more about this forgiveness part of Pratikraman here