In Jainism, forgiveness is pathway to let-go and liberation: Understand through haiku


The eight-day festival 'Paryusana' of the Jains started in 2026 from September 8 . On the last day of the festival, the Jains celebrated the ‘Forgiveness Day’ which coincided Ganesh Chaturthi of the Hindus.   

In Jainism "Micchami Dukkadam" is the common phrase uttered to ask for forgiveness and it means that all the ‘bad-doings be fruitless’ through forgiveness. The Jain festival to forgive and be forgiven is also called the Kshamavani Diwas..

Ganesha Chaturthi festival of the Hindus too has similar connotations which is widely celebrated as a festival of new beginnings, fresh starts, and the spiritual renewal that comes from letting go of the past. As the deity of new beginnings and the remover of obstacles (Vighnaharta), Lord Ganesha represents the ultimate source of auspicious starts. The festival arrives each year as a powerful reminder that no matter what challenges, failures, wrong-doings or emotional baggage we have carried from our past, we always possess the opportunity to reset our lives by forgiving self and others..

Here are my earlier  few 'Forgiveness Haiku' for you to think over.

HAIKU

Forgive self, others -
Just unconditionally -
To move on in life
~*~
Harbour no grudges.
Grudges drain and consume you.
Forgive, get stronger.
~*~
Admit your mistakes
Reflect, ask for forgiveness
Start fresh and wiser

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