Answer

During Pratikraman, one recites traditional Jain sutras and prayers of repentance, forgiveness, humility, and self-purification.

The exact words depend on the tradition you follow, such as Śvetāmbara Mūrtipūjak, Sthānakavāsī, Terāpanth, or Digambara. So it is best to learn the exact text from your guru, teacher, or family tradition.

Commonly, Pratikraman includes prayers such as:

• Navkar Mantra
• Iriyavahiya Sutra — repentance for harm caused while moving
• Tassa Uttari Sutra — preparation for purification
• Logassa Sutra — praise of the Tirthankars
• Karemi Bhante Sutra — taking Samayik
• Ichchhami Khamasamano — respectful request for forgiveness or permission
• Micchāmi Dukkaḍaṃ — asking forgiveness for faults

What You Can Say Simply

If you do not know the full Pratikraman yet, you may sincerely say:

“Micchāmi Dukkaḍaṃ.”

Meaning:

“May all my faults, mistakes, and harmful actions be forgiven.”

You may also reflect:

• If I knowingly or unknowingly hurt any living being, I ask forgiveness.
• If I spoke harshly, acted carelessly, or thought negatively, I repent.
• I forgive all beings, and I ask all beings to forgive me.
• I will try to live with more awareness, non-violence, truth, and self-control.

Spiritual Understanding

Pratikraman is not only recitation. Its heart is:

• Ālochana — admitting one’s mistakes
• Pratikraman — turning back from wrong actions
• Pratyākhyān — resolving not to repeat them
• Kṣamā — forgiveness
• Saṃyam — self-discipline

Takeaway

If you know the traditional sutras, recite them carefully and respectfully. If you do not, begin with sincere repentance, forgiveness, and “Micchāmi Dukkaḍaṃ”. In Jain Dharma, the purity of feeling is very important along with correct recitation.