Kshamapana

Author(s): Kumarpal Desai
Publisher: Jaibhikkhu Sahitya Trust

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KSHAMAPANA
खामेमि सव्वे जीवा, सव्वे जीवा खमंतु मे । मित्ती मे सव्वभूएसु वेरं मज्झ न केणई ।।
[I ask all sentiments to forgive me my misdoings. May all sentients forgive me my offences. I love all sentients. I bear animosity towards none.]
Paryushana, the greatest Jain religious festival, gives us this message : We should speak words of forbearance and direct a loving glance towards all.
After seven days of penance, rises the Samvatsari day, the day of accomplishment.
The seven days of austerities and the purification of the soul culminate in asking forgiveness.
After practising penance charity, introspection and pratikramana for seven days, the hearts of the devotees become