Answer

If someone says “Sorry” during Pratikraman / Prāyaścitta or asks for forgiveness, you can reply:

• “Michhāmi Dukkaḍaṃ.”
• or “Khamemi Savva Jīve.”
• or simply: “I forgive you, and please forgive me too.”

Explanation

In Jain Dharma, the spirit is not just saying “sorry,” but removing anger, ego, and hurt from the heart.

Michhāmi Dukkaḍaṃ means: “If I have caused any harm knowingly or unknowingly, may that wrongdoing become fruitless.”

Takeaway

A good reply is said with humility and forgiveness:

“Michhāmi Dukkaḍaṃ.”