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    Which is the sutra we recite to ask for forgiveness for the minor violations we might have done of the 12minor vows

    3 months ago 49

    For the minor violations (atichar) of the 12 vows, the forgiveness is generally sought during Pratikraman.

    The most commonly recited phrases are:

    • “Khamemi Savve Jiva” — a prayer for forgiveness from all जीवों
    • “Micchami Dukkadam” — asking forgiveness for any mistake, hurt, or transgression

    For the specific confession of vow-related faults, Jain tradition also uses Alochana / Atichar Alochana during Pratikraman, where one reviews and repents for the transgressions of the vows.

    In short: There is not just one single sutra for all 12 vow violations; the common forgiveness prayer is “Micchami Dukkadam,” and the formal confession is done through “Alochana” in Pratikraman.”

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