kshamavani
Kshamavani, also known as Forgiveness Day is a Jainism celebration and a day of universal forgiveness, in which Jains ask forgiveness of others for wrongs committed during the previous year, and they also forgive those who have caused them suffering. In 2012 Ksamavani is celebrated on the Samvatsari, the last day of the annual Paryusana festival, which coincides with the Chaturthi, 4th day of Shukla Paksha, in the holy month of Bhadrapad.
On this sacred day in Jainism, every member of the Jain community approaches everyone, irrespective of religion, and begs for forgiveness for all their faults or mistakes, whether done knowingly or unknowingly. Therefore, relieving the heavy burden hanging over their head of the sins of previous years, they start a fresh life, living in peaceful co-existence with others. This special day is not just a traditional ritual, but a first step on their path to liberation or salvation, the final goal of every man’s life, according to the teachings of Jainism.
Forgiveness is the other name of non-violence (Ahimsa) which shows the right path of ‘Live and Let Live’ to one and all. Forgiveness teaches us Ahimsa (non-violence).
The Chakra team wishes all Jains an auspicious Forgiveness Day – Kshamavani.
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