In Jain Dharma, the right response is to stop himsa (violence) and kashaya (anger, pride, deceit, greed) from arising in yourself. Practical guidance:

• Do not retaliate. Ahimsa is the highest duty. Hold your body, speech, and mind steady; choose non‑hurtful action.
• Practice Uttam Kshamā (forgiveness). From your side, release enmity and keep maitri (friendliness) for all: “Khamemi savve jive… veram majjham na kenai.” If possible, calmly say “Micchāmi Dukkadam.”
• Guard speech. If you must speak, speak truth gently and briefly; otherwise, prefer silence until inner calm returns. This protects from fresh karmic bondage.
• Do Pratikraman. Reflect on any fault on your side (even in thought), do ālochana (confession), and take pratyakhyān (restraint) so the cycle does not repeat.
• Keep the four bhāvanās toward others: maitri (friendliness), pramod (appreciation of the virtuous), karunā (compassion toward the afflicted), madhyasthā (equanimity toward the obstinate). These dissolve hatred at its root.
• For householders: protect yourself or others only to the minimum necessary, without hatred or revenge, and with full carefulness; premeditated harm is never allowed.

Essence: Choose non‑violence, forgive within, keep equanimity, and correct yourself through pratikraman. This stops new karma and preserves the purity of your soul.