Samvatsari Mahaparva

Micchami Dukkadam

मिच्छामि दुक्कड़म्

"If I have caused you offense in any way, knowingly or unknowingly, in thought, word, or deed, then I seek your forgiveness."

What does it mean?

Micchami means "to be fruitless" (forgiven) and Dukkadam means "bad deeds". Therefore, the phrase translates to: "May my bad deeds (towards you) be fruitless."

It is a concept of washing away the hate and toxic feelings that may have accumulated over the year. On the day of Samvatsari (the final day of Paryushan), Jains say this to friends and foes alike, resetting their social and spiritual karmas.

"I forgive all living beings, may all living beings forgive me. My friendship is with all, I have enmity for none."
Micchami Dukkadam Greeting

The Universal Forgiveness Sutra

खामेमि सव्व जीवे, सव्वे जीवा खमंतु मे।

Khamemi Savve Jiva, Savve Jiva Khamantu Me

मित्ती मे सव्व भूएसु, वेरं मज्झं न केणई।

Mitti Me Savva Bhuyesu, Veram Majjham Na Kenai

"I grant forgiveness to all living beings,
May all living beings grant me forgiveness.
My friendship is with all living beings,
My enemy is totally non-existent."

Paryushan & The 10 Virtues

The spiritual context behind the festival.

Paryushan Parva

Also known as Dash Lakshan Parva in the Digambara tradition, this is the "King of Festivals" (Parva Raj). It falls in the months of August/September (Bhadrapad). It is a time for:

  • Self-Purification: Through fasting and meditation.
  • Pratikraman: Ritual repentance for past sins.
  • Scripture Reading: Tales of Lord Mahavira (Kalpa Sutra).

Dashlakshan Dharma

The ten cardinal virtues celebrated during this period:

Uttam Kshama (Forgiveness) Mardav (Humility) Arjav (Straightforwardness) Satya (Truth) Shaucha (Purity) Sanyam (Self-Restraint) Tap (Penance) Tyag (Renunciation) Akinchinya (Non-attachment) Brahmacharya (Celibacy)

Forgiveness Messages

Share these heartfelt messages with your loved ones.

"Man vachan kaya se jante ajante aap sab ka man dukhaya ho to haath jodker aap sab se Michhami Dukkadam karte hai."

"If I have hurt you by words, actions or thoughts, I heartily beg forgiveness. You are so good that you will forgive me by all means. Michhami Dukkadam."

"Navkar mara man mai che, Jain maro darm che, Gurudev mara pran che, Mox ni mane apeksha che... Bole chale MICCHAMI DUKKADAM."

"Ver nu karo visarjan, Prem nu karo sarjan. Man, Vachan, Kaya thi janta ajanta aapna dil ne dubhavyu hoy to aap ne mara antah karan purvak na Michhami Dukkadam."

"Bhool Manav Ka Swabhav Hai. Bhool Karta Hai Har Insaan, Shamadan Hai Chinh Badon Ka Kshama Karein Shrimaan. Happy Samvatsari."

"Is choti si zindagi me, Hamari aap se choti si mulaqat mein, Kabhi bhi, Kahi bhi, Jaane Anjaane Mein Ki Gayi Bhul Ke Liye Kshamayachna. Michhami Dukkadam."

We say it to minimize our bad karma. Our thoughts, words, and actions reflect our inner passions (anger, greed, ego). By sincerely asking for forgiveness, we acknowledge our mistakes, lighten our karmic burden, and clear the path for spiritual upliftment.

It is celebrated on the last day of Paryushan Parva, known as Samvatsari. This usually falls in the month of August or September.