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    Please give full Samvatsari forgiveness prayer and meaning

    3 months ago 51

    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
    I forgive all living beings.
    • Savve jīvā khamaṃtu me
    May all living beings forgive me.
    • Mitti me savva bhūesu
    May I have friendship with all beings.
    • Veraṃ majjhaṃ na keṇaï
    May I have enmity toward none.

    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.

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