Paryushan is not just a festival but the heartbeat of Jain spirituality, a sacred pause where the soul turns inward to rediscover its purity, compassion, and divine essence. Every year, Jain families across the world come together to celebrate this holy period with devotion, reflection, and penance. It is a time to shed anger, ego, and attachments, and instead embrace forgiveness, humility, and renewal.
Often described as the “Festival of Forgiveness”,
Paryushan is a reminder that true celebration is not in the outer rituals but in the inner cleansing of the soul. In this sacred atmosphere, one bows with folded hands, saying “Micchami Dukkadam”, seeking forgiveness from all living beings for any hurt caused knowingly or unknowingly.
The Essence of Jain Paryushan
At its core,
Jain Paryushan is about self-restraint, spiritual discipline, and inner purification. Fasting, meditation, and scriptural study are undertaken with deep sincerity, helping aspirants detach from worldly distractions and move closer to the path of liberation.
With the blessings from Bhagwan Mahavir and the teachings of revered
Shrimad Rajchandraji, this journey is illuminated, guiding seekers towards the eternal truths of the soul. His words remind us that forgiveness is not just an act but the medicine for worldly suffering, the gentle balm that heals both giver and receiver.
Every year, devotees eagerly await the Pravachans that bring these profound truths to life. In particular, discourses by revered spiritual masters uplift hearts and fill the air with wisdom, love, and clarity.
Paryushan 2025 with SRMD
This year,
Paryushan 2025 is being observed with grandeur and devotion at the N.S.C.I. Dome, Worli, Mumbai, under the guidance of
Pujya Gurudevshri Rakeshji. Known lovingly as Bapaji, his compassionate presence and soul-stirring Pravachans make this spiritual festival even more transformative.
The
SRMD Paryushan celebration has already begun, and the programme is beautifully structured to immerse devotees in prayer, devotion, and reflection.
On the concluding day, Samvatsari (27 August), devotees will experience the ultimate purification through Samvatsarik Alochana, a deep practice of seeking forgiveness and self-purification.
The Transformative Power of Pravachans
Every word of Pujya Gurudevshri Rakeshji’s pravachan touches the heart. His discourses are not only intellectually enriching but also deeply affectionate, offering practical wisdom for inner peace in today’s restless world.
Whether one listens in person or through Pujya Gurudevshri Rakeshji’s Pravachan LIVE on YouTube, the experience feels like the soul being gently embraced by divine love.
Devotees often share heartfelt
SRMD Reviews, describing how Pujya Gurudevshri’s guidance has inspired them to embrace forgiveness, cultivate inner stillness, and walk the path of self-realisation. For many, Paryushan in Mumbai under His guidance becomes the highlight of their spiritual calendar, a reminder that transformation begins from within.
Why Forgiveness Matters?
Forgiveness is the jewel of Jain Dharma. During Paryushan, the entire community collectively practices humility on the last day of the Paryusha Mahaparva, dissolving years of resentment with two simple words:
Micchami Dukkadam. This spirit of letting go brings lightness to the heart and purity to the soul.
As Gurudev beautifully teaches, forgiveness is the highest strength. To forgive is to heal, to love, and to rise above worldly entanglements. This is the true essence of renewal that Paryushan gifts every soul.
A Call to Join the Celebration
As we immerse ourselves in this sacred festival, let us remember that Paryushan is about both external grandeur and the quiet blossoming of the soul.
The SRMD Paryushan in NSCI Dome, Mumbai is already unfolding with divine energy, offering seekers a chance to experience transformation through devotion, prayer, and self-reflection. Whether you attend in person or tune in LIVE on YouTube to the Pravachan on other platforms, this is your opportunity to celebrate Paryushan in its truest spirit, with forgiveness, reflection, and renewal.
Attaining Gradeur by Bowing
Paryushan 2025 is more than a religious festival, but is an inner pilgrimage. Guided by the luminous wisdom of Shrimad Rajchandraji and the loving presence of Pujya Gurudevshri Rakeshji, this holy period becomes a time of deep connection with the self and the Divine.
May this sacred festival inspire us to forgive wholeheartedly, reflect sincerely, and renew ourselves with compassion. And as we bow to all beings with the humble prayer of forgiveness, let us celebrate Paryushan as the true festival of the soul.
