Michchhami
Michchhami is a Sanskrit phrase that translates to "May all that has been done, done wrongly, be forgiven." It is a central tenet of the Jain faith and is particularly associated with the festival of Samvatsari. Samvatsari is the last day of the Jain calendar year, a day of introspection and repentance. During this time, Jains seek forgiveness from all living beings for any harm, intentional or unintentional, they may have caused throughout the year.
The act of asking for and granting forgiveness, encapsulated in Michchhami, is a fundamental principle in Jainism.
Conversely, Jains also offer forgiveness to others, recognizing that everyone makes mistakes. This reciprocal act of