Give quote for today's Uttam Kshama — Supreme Forgiveness
Here is a classic Jain quote that embodies Uttama Kshama (Supreme Forgiveness):
Kahupatis puno, bahurangam jadi havedi sakhadam, kundi kinchivi koham, tas Kshama hodi thamoti.
Meaning (arth):
- It explains the highest form of forgiveness: remaining calm and forgiving even when you could get angry for obvious reasons. True Uttama Kshama is to pardon others who have wronged you or shown hostility, and to act with forbearance under all circumstances.
Note:
- Uttama Kshama is the first among the ten Dashalakshan (Das Lakshan) virtues in Jainism and is central to the practice of self-purification during Paryushan and related observances.