Answer

On Uttam Kshama day of Das Lakshan Parva, forgiveness is practiced in two ways:

• Ask forgiveness from all living beings for any harm caused by thought, speech, or action.
• Forgive others sincerely, without keeping anger, ego, or resentment in the heart.

A common Jain expression of forgiveness is:

Micchami Dukkadam

It means: “May the faults I have committed be forgiven.”

How to Seek Forgiveness

You may say with humility:

Micchami Dukkadam.
If I have hurt you knowingly or unknowingly, through my thoughts, words, or actions, I sincerely ask for your forgiveness.

You can say this to:

• Family members
• Friends
• Relatives
• Community members
• Anyone you may have hurt

Inner Bhavna

While asking forgiveness, keep these feelings:

• I give up anger.
• I give up ego.
• I do not want to hurt any living being.
• I forgive everyone who has hurt me.
• I seek forgiveness from all souls.

Spiritual Understanding

In Jain Dharma, Kshama means forgiveness and patience. It helps reduce anger, pride, hatred, and revenge. True forgiveness purifies the soul and supports the path of non-violence, humility, and inner peace.

Takeaway

On Uttam Kshama day, forgiveness should not be only a message or formality. It should come from the heart:

“I forgive all, and I ask forgiveness from all.”

Micchami Dukkadam.