Story Of Jain Samvatsari

People of Jainism observe Jain Samvatsari on the last day of the Paryushan Shwetambar. This auspicious day falls on Shukla Paksha of the Jain calendar month of Bhadrapada. It means Jain Jain Samvatsari arrives between August to September, as per the Gregorian calendar. This year, Jain Samvatsari will be on Sunday, September 8, 2024

On this day, people (mostly associated with Jainism) seek forgiveness for their unintentionally made mistakes. Devotees also organize Samvatsari Pratikramana during this day. Following that, Jains say ‘Micchami Dukkadam’ to everyone and request them to pardon their mistakes. 

Mostly, they say it to their friends and close relatives. In the Vedic text, Rigveda describes Samvatsari as an ancient Sanskrit language. Samvatsara refers to a year, while Samvatsari means refers to an annual day. Now, let us discuss in detail about ancient myths and the significance of this day.

Ancient Traditions And Customs

They personally greet their friends and relatives, Micchami Dukkadam as a matter of tradition. No private quarrel or disagreement may be taken outside of Savatsar, and messages and phone calls are sent to outstation friends and relatives pleading for forgiveness.

Michchhmi Dukkaa, also spelled michchha mi dukkadam, is an ancient Indian Prakrit language term used in historical Jain texts. Mithya me dushkritam is the Sanskrit equivalent, and both mean that may get rid of wrongdeeds. Due to the fact that this is the holiest day on the Jain calendar, many Jains on Sunday, September 8, 2024. serve a full fast on this day.

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Difference Between Kshamavaani And Samvatsari

While the Shwetambar sect and Digambara are quite similar to Samvatsari and Kshamavani, there is no significant difference between these two days. Both are considered to be th day of Forgiveness. However, despite the fact that both Samvatsari and Kshamavani fall on the last day of Paryushan, they are two separate days. 

The Paryushan festival for the two sects begins on different dates and lasts for different time periods. As a result, while the Shwetambars celebrate Samvatsari on Shukla Panchami of Bhadrapada month, the Digambs refrain from doing so.

Paryushana is the most important annual holy event for Jains, and it is celebrated in August or September month. Fasting and prayer/meditation are popular ways for Jains to increase their spiritual intensity. During this period, the five primary vows are emphasised. There are no hard and fast rules, but followers are encouraged to strictly observe them.

Generally, Digambaras call it Das Lakshana Dharma, while vtmbaras call it Paryushana Dharma. For Svetambara Jains, Paryushana lasts eight days, and for Digambara Jain Samvatsari, it lasts ten days. This day arrives with two types of celebration, Samvatsari or Kshamavani (forgiveness day). It is the time when Jains strictly follow the fasting rituals.