Samvatsari Pratikaman is the annual, most important Pratikraman done on the last day of Paryushan (often called Samvatsari). It is a complete rite of repentance, forgiveness, and self-purification, done to restore balance of the soul and to extend forgiveness to all living beings.

What it includes (the six parts) 1) Samayika (meditation in equanimity)

• A period of deep inner calm. The devotee renounces worldly activities and practices mindfulness, self-control, and non-violence in thoughts, speech, and body.
• Aim: to keep the mind free from attachment and aversion, preparing the heart for confession and apology.

2) Chauvis-stav (Chauvisha-stava) or Chaturvisati-stava (reverence to the Tirthankaras)

• A devotional recitation honoring the 24 Tirthankaras (and sometimes other revered teachers).
• Aim: to align the heart with the virtues and teachings of the Tirthankaras.

3) Vandana (homage to the Gurus)

• Respectful homage to one’s teachers and spiritual guides.
• Aim: to acknowledge the guru’s role and to seek guidance on the path.

4) Pratikraman (confession and atonement)

• The core act of confession for lapses in thoughts, words, and deeds.
• One reflects on mistakes, asks for forgiveness from all beings, and resolves to improve.
• Includes reflection on how one harmed or failed in vows and how one will avoid repeating those faults.

5) Kayotsarga (meditation and relinquishing body-consciousness)

• Meditation that helps the soul detach from the body and bodily sensations.
• Aim: to reduce inner disturbances and cultivate inner purity.

6) Pratyakhyana (vow-taking)

• Taking or reaffirming vows, both outward (dravya) and inward (bhava).
• outward: simplifying life, renouncing certain comforts or possessions as needed
• inward: resolving to purify thoughts and banish negative traits (anger, pride, deceit, greed, etc.)

The spirit and purpose

• Samvatsari Pratikaman is a focused moment to ask forgiveness for any harm caused in thoughts, words, or actions during the past year, and to grant forgiveness to others.
• It is often linked with the phrase Michhami Dukkadam (May all harm be forgiven). Practically, people seek and offer forgiveness with family, friends, and coworkers.

Important notes

• The exact wording and sequence can vary a little between Digambar and Shwetambar communities, but the essential aim—confession, forgiveness, and renewal of vows—remains the same.
• It is treated as a yearly reorientation of the soul, helping reduce karmic bondage and guiding one toward purer conduct.

If you’d like, I can summarize each part in even simpler steps or provide a short, traditional verse (shloka) that is commonly recited during Pratikraman.