Answer

The correct name is usually Jāṇkāra / Jhāṇkāra Sutra in Pratikraman.

It is a Jain sutra recited in Pratikraman for asking forgiveness for faults committed knowingly or unknowingly, especially faults related to carelessness in conduct, speech, movement, and daily activities.

Explanation

In Pratikraman, a person reflects on mistakes and asks for forgiveness with humility. The Jāṇkāra Sutra helps the soul develop awareness that:

• I may have caused harm through negligence.
• I may have hurt living beings through body, speech, or mind.
• I should sincerely repent and become more careful.
• I should reduce carelessness and strengthen right conduct.

Because Jain Dharma gives great importance to ahimsa and apramatta bhāv — careful, alert living — this sutra reminds us to live with greater awareness.

Spiritual Understanding

The spirit of this sutra is not only verbal recitation, but inner purification. During Pratikraman, the devotee accepts mistakes without ego and develops:

• Vinay — humility
• Pratikraman bhāv — returning from wrong conduct
• Pratyakhyān bhāv — resolve not to repeat faults
• Ahimsa bhāv — compassion toward all living beings

Takeaway

Jhāṇkāra Sutra in Pratikraman teaches carefulness, repentance, forgiveness, and spiritual alertness. Its real purpose is to purify the soul by honestly recognizing one’s faults and resolving to avoid them in the future.