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Annexe : 263 the three "gunavrata" and the four "sikṣāvrata", that is to say, the layman's twelve fold rule of conduct. May that evil have been done in vain!".
b) Formula to ask forgiveness (khämemi savva jïve)
"I forgive all living beings,
Let all living beings forgive me!
All in this world are my friends,
I have no enemies!
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c) Other formula to ask forgiveness used at "Paryuṣaṇa "festival
"Micchami dukkaḍam!”
(I repent and ask pardon!)
6. Jain hymns of praise
a) Praise of the 24 Tirthankara (Caturviṁśatistava or Logassa sūtra or stotra)
"My reverence to the 24 Tirthankara who have described the true nature of all the elements constituting the universe, who have initiated the "Samgha", the four orders of religion, who have conquered their attachment and aversion and who are revered by all beings in the three worlds (upper-middle-lower).
"I bow to Śri Rṣabhadeva, Śrī Ajitanatha, Śrī Sambhavanatha, Śrī Abhinandana Svami, Śrī Sumatinātha, Śrī Padmaprabha, Śrī Supărśvanatha and Śrī Candraprabha Jina".
"My humble respect to Śrī Suvidhinatha (Puspadanta), Śrī Śitalanatha, Śrī Śreyāṁśanātha, Śrī Vāsupūjya, Śrī Vimalanatha, Śrī Anantanatha, Śri Dharmanatha and Śrī Śāntinātha Jina,
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