Micchami dukkadam: Michchhāmi Dukkaḍaṃ (मिच्छामि दुक्कडम्)

Michchhāmi Dukkaḍaṃ (मिच्छामि दुक्कडम्), also written as michchha mi dukkadam, is an ancient Indian Prakrit language phrase, found in historic Jain texts. Its Sanskrit equivalent is "Mithya me duskrtam" and both literally mean "may all the evil that has been done be in vain". [1] What is Michhami Dukkadam? Michhami Dukkadam is a word of the Ardhamaagdhi language (language spoken during the time of Lord Mahavir). By Michhami Dukkadam one is trying to say, ‘Mithya me dushkrutam’ meaning, ‘May my bad deeds (dushkrut) become fruitless (mithya).’ On September 20, the Jain community observed Samvatsari, marking the conclusion of the Paryushan festival. This day of forgiveness is popularly known as Michami Dukkadam, where people seek forgiveness and also forgive other people from their heart. Let’s delve down and understand the history behind this inward cleansing practice. We know that one of the most difficult words in the English vocabulary is saying “sorry.” It hurts our ego deep down to accept a mistake or hurt caused ... Samvatsari maha parva: Samvatsari Mahaparva is the most important festival of Jainism, and on this day the tradition of saying ‘Michmi Dukkadam’ has a very deep religious significance. It is not just a word, but a symbol of self -purification and forgiveness.