In Jain Dharma, forgiveness is kṣamā. It does not mean accepting disrespect or allowing harm to continue.

A Jain way to handle this is:

1. Forgive inwardly

- Release anger, hatred, and revenge. - Wish well even to the person who hurt you. - This protects your own soul from bitterness.

1. Keep boundaries

- Forgiveness does not mean tolerating repeated disrespect. - You can stay peaceful and still reduce contact, say no, or protect yourself.

1. Speak with truth and calmness

- In Jainism, satya means truth with gentleness. - Say clearly: “This behavior hurts me. I will not accept it.”

1. Do not retaliate

- Jain dharma teaches ahiṃsā. - Avoid paying back hurt with hurt.

1. Practice equanimity

- Try to see that their actions are due to their own passions like anger, pride, or ignorance. - This helps reduce personal attachment to the pain.

1. Pratikraman and introspection

- Reflect on your own feelings and mistakes. - Ask for forgiveness for any anger, harshness, or resentment in your heart.

A short Jain prayer-like feeling you can keep is: “I forgive, I stay शांत, and I protect my soul from anger.”

True forgiveness in Jainism is inner purity plus wise restraint.