What to say when someone doing athya
Jai Jinendra.
When someone is doing Atthai/Attham (intense Jain fast), you can respectfully greet and encourage them with short, traditional blessings like:
- Jai Jinendra, Tapasvi Pranam.
- Uttam Tap!
- Dharma Labh.
- Aapka tap safal ho, veerya badhe.
- Samyak tap ki siddhi ho.
- Shata labh!
- Gujarati: “Uttam tap! Tapasvi pranam; veerya vadhse.”
- Sanskrit/Prakrit style: “Vīrya-vardhanam astu.”
Etiquette:
- Speak softly and briefly; avoid discussing food or offering it.
- Offer practical help (quiet space, needed items).
- If during Paryushan/Das Lakshan, you may also say “Michhami Dukkadam” to seek/extend forgiveness.
Note: Both Shwetambar and Digambar traditions use similar respectful phrases like “Uttam Tap,” “Dharma Labh,” and “Tapasvi Pranam”; exact wording varies by local language, but the intent—honor the tapasvi’s vow and encourage right effort—remains the same.