Kshamavani Parva..Forgiveness Day Amongst Jain ...

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Kshamavani or "Forgiveness Day" is a day of forgiving and seeking forgiveness for the followers of Jainism. It is celebrated on the Samvatsari, the last day of the annual Paryusana festival, which coincides with the Chaturthi, 4th day of Shukla Paksha, in the holy month of Bhadrapad.[1] "Micchami Dukkadam" is the common phrase when asking for forgiveness. It is a Prakrit phrase meaning, May all the evil that has been done be fruitless.
On this sacred day, every member of the Jain community approaches everyone, irrespective of religion, and begs for forgiveness for all their faults or mistakes, committed either knowingly or unknowingly. Thus relieved of the heavy burden hanging over their head of the sins of yesteryear's, they start life afresh, living in peaceful co-existence with others. Indeed, this day is not merely a traditional ritual, but a first step on their path to liberation or salvation, the final goal of every man's life, according to the teachings of Jainism... the line Kshama veerasya bhushanam-forgiveness is the jewel of the brave.or only the brave forgive..
I do not have much knowledge about the rituals but Being a Jain if i ever hurt anybody , knowingly or unknowingly , i ask for forgiveness ...


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Posted: 14 years ago
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Very beautiful,thank you for sharing this!
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Kshamavaani , we should all be better for this day, not only followers of Jainism, thank you Neerja 👍🏼 ''you know that forgiveness has begun, when you recall those who hurt you and feel the power to wish them well ''
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Thanks Neerja for the info
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Originally posted by: JustShanta

Kshamavaani , we should all be better for this day, not only followers of Jainism, thank you Neerja 👍🏼 ''you know that forgiveness has begun, when you recall those who hurt you and feel the power to wish them well ''


Thank you Shanta , i have learnt so much from this forum , just wanted to share something one of the important in jainism ... Have little knowledge about Jainism , but always knew about this day , what better day to ask for forgiveness , if unknowingly i have hurt somebody,s feelings ...
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Thanks, Neerja! Beautiful words! Forgiveness should not miss in daily conduct of our lives.
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Thanks Neerja for the info...
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It's beautiful and very informative post. thank you Neerja...

Dear Neerja and all cbians on the forum - I ask for forgiveness by saying Michchhami Dukkadam to all of you -If I have caused you offence in any way, knowingly or unknowingly, in thought, word or deed, then I seek your forgiveness

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...Thanks Neerja for the info...


Dear Cbians, if I ever hurt anybody , knowingly or unknowingly , I ask for forgiveness too as we all write as we see...in thoughts, words ot deeds..
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Thanks Neerja. It's a beautiful concept. The world would be a better place if we all follow this.

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