Both traditions have material on the themes below. Their religious context and reasons may differ.
The Beatitudes in Matthew honour mercy, gentleness, and peacemaking. The same chapter asks followers to seek reconciliation and extend love even toward enemies. These teachings challenge the habit of dividing people into those who deserve care and those who do not.
Shvetambara communities observe the eight-day Paryushan festival; Digambara communities observe the ten-day Das Lakshan festival. Both place emphasis on inward reflection and forgiveness. Micchami Dukkadam, with variant English spellings, is associated especially with the Shvetambara observance. Digambara communities also use Uttam Kshama. Neither phrase should be presented as a substitute for repairing harm.
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