In Jainism there is no concept of “śāpit doṣh” (being cursed by planets, ancestors, deities etc.) the way it is taught in astrology or other traditions.

Everything that happens to us is due to our own past and present karmas, not because someone has “cursed” us. So from a purely Jain point of view:

• There is no separate “śāpit doṣh”
• There are only puṇya (merit) and pāp (demerit) karmas
• The only way to “reduce its bad effects” is to change our karmas now

1. Understand correctly (very important)

According to Jain dharma:

• No planet, no priest, no ritual, no gem, no deity and no Tirthankar can change or remove your karma.
• They can at most inspire you to live better, think better and thus bind new, lighter karmas and shed old ones.

So instead of asking, “How to remove śāpit doṣh?” in Jainism we ask, “How can I reduce my own pāp karma and increase śubha (pure) karma and move toward moksha?”

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2. Main Jain ways to reduce bad karmas / suffering

You can gently shift your life by these practices:

(a) Daily Pratikraman and Alochana

• Every day (at least once) calmly recall:

- Whom did I hurt (by mind, speech, body)? - Where did I lie, cheat, get angry, act with greed, ego, attachment?

• With sincere heart say:

- “I accept this as my fault, I truly repent, and I will try not to repeat.”

• This reduces the intensity of karmas and stops new heavy karmas from coming.

(b) Pratyākhyān (firm small resolves)

Don’t take huge vows suddenly. Start very small but be firm, for example:

• “From today I will not speak harshly to anyone at least in the morning.”
• “Once a week I will avoid green leafy vegetables.”
• “Once a month I will do Ayambil / upvas as my body allows.”

Small but steady self‑control is very powerful in burning karmas.

(c) Navkar Mantra and stotra with right understanding

Chant Navkar Mantra with full faith and focus, not as a mechanical “remedy”.

• Remember: We are not asking Arihant, Siddha, etc. to change our destiny.
• We are bowing to their qualities so that:

- Our anger, pride, deceit and greed reduce - Our mind becomes peaceful and pure - We naturally start doing better karmas

You can also recite stotras like Bhaktāmar, Uvasaggaharam, Logassa, etc., but always with this Jain bhāva: “May I walk the path you have shown; may my inner defects reduce.”

You can read more on Navkar Mantra here:

(d) Daya, Kshamā and Aparigraha in daily life

To reduce the “bad effects” of past karmas, make current karmas very pure:

• Daya (non‑violence, kindness):

Be careful in eating, speaking, and working so that you minimize himsā as much as possible in your situation.

• Kshamā (forgiveness):

Regularly do “Micchāmi Dukkaḍaṃ” bhāva – “If I hurt anyone, knowingly or unknowingly, forgive me.” Also forgive others truly in your heart. This breaks chains of hatred‑karma.

• Aparigraha (non‑possessiveness):

Reduce unnecessary desires, show‑off, jealousy. Less greed = much lighter, softer karmas.

(e) Sevā and Dān (with right intent)

Help others:

• Support gāyaks, sādhus‑sādhvīs, gaushālās, panjrapoles, education, medical help etc.
• Do it without ego and show‑off, thinking:

“By this seva, may my passions reduce and may I use my resources for dharma.”

This creates strong punyanubandhi‑puṇya, which softens suffering in this and future lives.

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3. Mental attitude during difficult times

When you feel “I have śāpit doṣh” or “I am unlucky”, try to shift to Jain view:

• “Whatever I face now is my own past karma coming to fruition.”
• “By facing it calmly, with patience and dharma, it will finish sooner and lighter.”
• “By reacting with anger, blaming, jealousy, violence, I only create new heavy karmas.”

So:

• Accept situations with sahanshilta (tolerance)
• Continue right effort (vyavahār: job, health, family duties)
• Along with this, increase spiritual effort (nishchay: samyam, upvas, japa, svādhyāy).

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4. Summary in very simple words

• In Jainism, śāpit doṣh as a separate curse does not exist. Only your own karma exists.
• No external pooja, gemstone, or graha‑shanti can “neutralize” karmas.
• What truly reduces the bad effects of past karmas is:

- Regular pratikraman, alochana, pratyakhyan - Navkar Mantra and stotras with right understanding - Non‑violence, forgiveness, non‑greed - Sevā and dān with humility - Facing difficulties with equanimity and patience

By living this way, the very feeling of being “cursed” slowly disappears, and you experience more peace, clarity and inner strength, even if outer situations take time to change.