In Jain Dharma, the first step is true repentance.

You should:

1. Realize and regret the हिंसा

Feel sincere remorse that a living being was harmed.

1. Do pratikraman or a short prayer of repentance

Ask forgiveness from the soul you harmed, with humility.

1. Take a firm vow of greater सावधानी

Be more careful in the future to avoid harming even small जीव.

1. Practice ahimsa in daily life

Avoid unnecessary killing of insects or spiders, and gently move them away when possible.

1. Stay calm, not guilty

In Jainism, repentance with right intention is important. Do not fall into despair; instead, purify the mind and improve conduct.

A simple inner prayer can be:

“Michhami Dukkadam” Meaning: If I have caused harm, I seek forgiveness.

If you want, I can also give you a short Jain repentance prayer for such situations.