Answer

You can respectfully reply:

“Micchami Dukkadam.”

or, in Digambar tradition, you may say:

“Uttam Kshama.”

A warm reply could be:

“Micchami Dukkadam. Uttam Kshama. If I have hurt you knowingly or unknowingly, please forgive me.”

Explanation

In Jain Dharma, the spirit behind both expressions is kshama — forgiveness.

• Micchami Dukkadam is commonly used in Shwetambar tradition, especially around Samvatsari.
• Uttam Kshama is especially emphasized in Digambar tradition during Das Lakshan Parva.

As a Digambar Jain, there is no harm in replying “Micchami Dukkadam” respectfully, because the meaning is aligned with Jain values of forgiveness and humility.

Spiritual Understanding

The purpose is not the wording alone, but the inner feeling:

• letting go of ego,
• asking forgiveness for mistakes,
• forgiving others sincerely,
• reducing anger, pride, deceit, and greed.

Takeaway

Reply with humility and goodwill. You may say:

“Micchami Dukkadam, Uttam Kshama.”