Grand Kshamapana Ceremony Organized at Mahavir Centre

New delhi : The Mahaparv Kshamapana Ceremony was celebrated with grandeur at Mahavir Centre, New Delhi, under the joint auspices of the Bhagwan Mahavir Memorial Committee and Jain Mahasabha, Delhi. Addressing the gathering, Param Pujya Niryapak Patthacharya Prathamacharya Shri Shrutsagar Ji Muniraj said:

“Jainism is a scientific philosophy, and Kshamapana (seeking forgiveness) destroys the sin of ego.”BMMS  President  K. L. Patawari welcomed all Acharyas, Saints, and Dignitaries, adding:“On this sacred occasion, we must seek forgiveness from and grant forgiveness to every section of society.”“No one becomes small by asking for forgiveness. I will make forgiveness an ideal in my life.”Other spiritual leaders also shared their insights:

•Muni Dr Abhijit kumar and Muni Shri Jagrit Kumar Jiemphasised…“Forgiveness removes sins and fills the mind with joy.”Taporatan Acharya Shrimad Vijay Ratan Surishwar  Maharaj: “Kshamapana gives the message of unity and liberation from attachment and aversion.”Muni Shri Rachit Ji: “Forgiveness can melt even the hardest of hearts.” social worker Shri Naresh Jain extended forgiveness on behalf of the Sthanakwasi community, while Sukharaj Sethia did so on behalf of the Terapanth community. Acharya Shri Virsagar Ji observed:“India is a land of festivals, and on this day, we should forgive not only our enemies but also seek forgiveness from plants, trees, and even tiny creatures.”Rajkumar Oswal of Shwetambar Murtipujak samaj described Kshamapana as a “festival of great welfare.“The Kshamapana Ceremony is not only for the Jain community but for the entire human race.”