Please give full Samvatsari forgiveness prayer and meaning
Certainly. Here is the full Samvatsari forgiveness prayer commonly recited in Jain tradition, along with its meaning.
Forgiveness Prayer
Michhāmi Dukkaḍaṃ
Auspicious verse often used on Samvatsari:
Khamāmi savva jīve Savve jīvā khamaṃtu me Mitti me savva bhūesu Veraṃ majjhaṃ na keṇaï
Meaning
- Khamāmi savva jīve
- Savve jīvā khamaṃtu me
- Mitti me savva bhūesu
- Veraṃ majjhaṃ na keṇaï
Simple meaning in English
“On this sacred day, I ask forgiveness from all beings for any harm I may have caused by my thoughts, words, or actions. I forgive all who may have hurt me. May there be friendship, peace, and goodwill toward all, and may no animosity remain in my heart.”
Meaning of Michhāmi Dukkaḍaṃ
Michhāmi Dukkaḍaṃ means:
- “May my wrongdoing be forgiven”
- or “Please forgive my faults”
It is an expression of humility, repentance, and request for forgiveness.
Spiritual significance
Samvatsari is the day of:
- confession of faults
- asking forgiveness
- forgiving others sincerely
- cleansing the heart from anger, pride, deceit, and greed
- strengthening Ahimsa, humility, and compassion
In Jain Dharma, forgiveness is not only spoken; it is also felt deeply in the heart with true repentance and a sincere vow to avoid harm in the future.
Common tradition
In many Jain communities, especially on Samvatsari, people greet one another with:
Michhāmi Dukkaḍaṃ
This means: “I seek your forgiveness for any offense I may have caused.”
If you want, I can also give:
- the Pratikraman forgiveness verse
- the full Samvatsari Pratikraman prayer
- or a simple English transliteration for easy recitation.