Universal Forgiveness and Friendship Sutras

Jains recite the following sutras for confession of their sins, requesting forgiveness from others, and desiring peace over entire universe to all living beings.

Khamemi Savva Jive Sutra

• Khamermi Savva Jive, Savve Jiva Kharnantu Me,
  Mitti Me Savva Bhuyesu, Veram Majham Na Kenai
  
  
• I ask forgiveness of all living beings,
  May all living beings grant me forgiveness.
  
  
• My friendship is with all living beings,
  My enmity is totally nonexistent.
  
  
• Jam Jam Manen Baddham Sutra
  Jam Jam Manen Baddham,
  Jam Jam Vayen Bhasiyam Pavam,
  Jam Jam Kayen Kayam, Michcha Mi Dukkaram Tass.
  
  
• Whatever wrong I have done by thought,
  Whatever wrong I have done by word,
  Whatever wrong I have done by deed,
  I ask for forgiveness.
  
  
• Khamiya Khama Via Sutra
  Khamiya Khamaviya, Mai Khamaha Savva Jiva Nikaya
  Siddha Sakha Aloyena, Mujja Vaira Na Bhava

I forgive all Souls, may they forgive me. Let the perfect souls witness that I truly bear no animosity toward any living being.

Shivmastu Sarva Jagatah Sutra

• Shivmastu Sarva Jagatah,
  Par-hit-nirata bhavantu bhutaganah,
  Doshah Prayantu Nasham,
  Sarvatra Sukhi bhavantu lokah.

May the whole Cosmos be blessed,
May all beings engage in each other's well being,
May all weakness, sickness and faults diminish and vanish,
May everyone and everywhere be healthy, prosper, blissful and peaceful.

• Upsargah Kshayam Yanti Sutra
  Upsargah Kshayam yanti,
  Chhidhynte Vighna-vallayah,
  Manah prasannatameti,
  Pujya mane jineshware.

All problems get resolved,
All obstacles get removed,
The heart becomes full of joy,
Who has in touch with inner higher self.

"Jainism has contributed to the world the sublime doctrine of Ahimsa. No other religion has emphasized the importance of Ahimsa and carried its practice to the extent that Jainism has done. Jainism deserves to become the universal religion because of its Ahimsa doctrine."

- Dr Rajendra Prasad
First President of India

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