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Mahavira & Code of Conduct / 159
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Forgiveness
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The soul experiences infinite happiness by forgiveness. I beg pardon from one and all for attachments and aversions. I beg pardon from one and all if I have been ungrateful to them. I beg pardon from one and all if my speech has been inappropriate and objectionable. I forgive all living beings, may all living beings forgive me. I cherish friendliness towards all and harbour enmity towards none. Renouncing all passions and delusions with a pure heart, I beg your forgiveness. I have not been prudent in my behavior towards you due to inadvertence. When anger is conquered, the spirit of forgiveness springs in the soul. His forbearance is perfect who does not get excited with anger even when terrible afflictions are caused by celestials. His forbearance is perfect, who does not get excited with anger even when terrible afflictions are caused by human beings and animals.
