Here are the most well-known Jain forgiveness prayers, with their text and meaning.

1) Khamemi Savva Jive / Micchāmi Dukkaḍaṁ

This is the common forgiveness prayer used after Samvatsari Pratikraman and also in daily Jain practice.

Text

Khamemi savva jive, savve jiva khamantu me Mitti me savva-bhuesu, veram majjham na kenai

Meaning

• I forgive all living beings.
• May all living beings forgive me.
• May I have friendship with all beings.
• May there be no enmity with anyone.

Short meaning in simple words

“I ask forgiveness from all beings for any hurt caused by me, knowingly or unknowingly. I forgive others too, and I wish peace and friendship with all.”

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2) Micchāmi Dukkaḍaṁ

This is the short forgiveness expression used in Jain tradition.

Text

Micchāmi Dukkaḍaṁ

Meaning

“May my wrong actions be forgiven.” Or more simply: “I seek forgiveness for my faults.”

It is often said after pratikraman, during Paryushan, and when seeking forgiveness from elders, monks, nuns, and fellow Jains.

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3) Khāmemi Savve Jīvā

A very similar prayer also recited in some traditions.

Text

Khāmemi savve jīvā, savve jīvā khamantu me Mitti me savva-bhūesu, veraṁ majjhaṁ na keṇaī

Meaning

• I forgive all living beings.
• May all living beings forgive me.
• May I be friendly with all beings.
• May I have no hostility toward anyone.

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Spiritual essence

In Jain Dharma, forgiveness is not just saying words. It means:

• removing anger,
• admitting one’s own faults,
• forgiving others sincerely,
• and cultivating maitrī (friendship), pramoda (respect), kāruṇya (compassion), and mādhyasthya (equanimity).

In short

The core message of Jain forgiveness prayers is:

“I forgive all, I ask forgiveness from all, and I keep no enmity with anyone.”

If you want, I can also give:

• the full Samvatsari forgiveness prayer,
• the Sanskrit/Prakrit word-by-word meaning, or
• the Gujarati/Hindi meaning.