Kshamavaani

Kshamavaani is a Sanskrit word that means "asking for forgiveness" or "seeking pardon." It is a practice in many different religions, including Hinduism and Jainism, where people try to make amends for any harm they may have caused to others or to the world around them.

Imagine you accidentally break a toy at a friend's house. You might feel bad about it and say "sorry" to your friend. That's kind of what kshamavaani is like, but on a bigger, more serious scale.

In a kshamavaani ceremony, people come together to ask for forgiveness from anyone they may have hurt, intentionally or unintentionally. They may also ask forgiveness for any mistakes they have made or any times when they didn't behave as well as they should have.

During the ceremony, people may recite prayers or mantras and make offerings, such as flowers or incense, as a way of showing their sincerity. The idea is that by acknowledging their mistakes and asking for forgiveness, they can start to make things right and improve their relationships with others and with the world around them.

In short, kshamavaani is about recognizing our mistakes and trying to make amends so we can do better next time.