Kshama (Sanskrit: क्षमा, kṣamā) is a Sanskrit word that relates to the acts of patience, releasing time and functioning in the now
Macdonell defines it as: “patience, forbearance, indulgence
Kshama also indicates extreme patience and a capacity to forgive and forget
The concept of Kshama forms one of the Ten Traditional Yamas, or restraints, that are codified in numerous scriptures including the Shandilya and Varaha Upanishads and the Hatha Yoga Pradipika by Gorakshanatha
It is sometimes used as a female given name