Shri Shiva Aparadha Kshamapana Stotram
Shri Shiva Aparadha Kshamapana Stotram composed by Sri Adi Shankaracharya. Complete 15 verses seeking forgiveness from Lord Shiva in IAST English transliteration, Phalashruti, and English meaning.
Shri Shiva Aparadha Kshamapana Stotram
Stotram (English Transliteration)
Verse 1
Ādau Karma-Prasaṅgād-Kalayati Kalanaṃ Garbhavāse Niwāsaṃ
Kṣiṣṭvā Mūtra-Purīṣair-Jathara-Jaṭhara-Gare Śrāvyamāṇastapāyaiḥ ।
Dagdho Mandāgninā-Tra Trapati Ca Subhṛśaṃ Nirgato Garbha-Madhyād-
Kṣamāsva Bho Śambho Śiva Śrī-Mahādeva Śambho ॥ 1 ॥
Verse 2
Bālye Duḥkhātireko Nija-Kala-Caritaiḥ Pīḍito 'yaṃ Na Śaktaḥ
Kāmaiḥ Kāmasya Mūlam-Avagami-Cittā-Hīnaḥ Svarūpāt ।
Añjanotsāha-Pāraiḥ Śikṣitair-Jñāna-Heetair-Nitya-Bhrānto-Bhayeṣu
Kṣamāsva Bho Śambho Śiva Śrī-Mahādeva Śambho ॥ 2 ॥
Verse 3
Prauḍho 'haṃ Yauvanastho Viṣaya-Viṣa-Rasaīḥ Snehitaḥ Putradaraiḥ
Gehe Sajjann-Agādhe Subhṛśam-Atitarāṃ Lobha-Moha-Pradoṣaiḥ ।
Kāmāt-Premodbhavaīḥ Strī-Katākṣaiḥ Smarata-Mada-Bhare Citta-Unmāditastaṃ
Kṣamāsva Bho Śambho Śiva Śrī-Mahādeva Śambho ॥ 3 ॥
Verse 4
Vārdhakye Cendriyāṇāṃ Vikala-Gati-Matir-Dravyahīnaḥ Subhīto
Rogaīḥ Pāpaiḥ Parābhūr-Anusarati Sadā Cit-Samutthaiḥ Śokaiḥ ।
Kālaḥ Kṣipto Na Bhaktyā Smarati Caraṇayor-Īśvarasyābhimānāt
Kṣamāsva Bho Śambho Śiva Śrī-Mahādeva Śambho ॥ 4 ॥
Verse 5
Nātsnātaṃ Divya-Tīrthe Na Ca Vidhi-Sahitaṃ Pūjitaṃ Śambhu-Liṅgaṃ
No Jāptaṃ Mantra-Jālaṃ Na Ca Hariri-Puraḥ Smi-Kṛtaṃ Tīrtha-Puṇyam ।
No Dattā Vipravaryaiḥ Kanaka-Gaya-Gayā-Grāma-Dhānya-Striyaśca
Kṣamāsva Bho Śambho Śiva Śrī-Mahādeva Śambho ॥ 5 ॥
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Verse 15
Karakṛtacaraṇakṛtaṃ Vākkāyajaṃ Karmajaṃ Vā
Śravaṇanayanajaṃ Vā Mānasaṃ Vāparādham ।
Vihitamavihitaṃ Vā Sarvametat Kṣamasva
Jaya Jaya Karuṇābdhe Śrī Mahādeva Śambho ॥ 15 ॥
Phalashruti
Whoever recites this Shiva Aparadha Kshamapana Stotram at the conclusion of worship will have all offenses forgiven by Lord Mahadeva. Lord Shiva, the ocean of mercy, cleanses the seeker of all sins and grants supreme liberation.
Concluding Prayer
Om Namah Shivaya!
Karacharaṇa Kṛtaṃ Vākkāyajaṃ Karmajaṃ Vā Śravaṇa Nayanajaṃ Vā Mānasaṃ Vāparādham ।
Vihitamavihitaṃ Vā Sarvametat Kṣamasva Jaya Jaya Karuṇābdhe Śrī Mahādeva Śambho ॥
O Supreme Lord Mahadeva Shambhu, ocean of mercy! Forgive all my sins committed by hands, feet, speech, body, ears, eyes, or mind.
Om Shanti! Shanti! Shanti!
తరచుగా అడిగే ప్రశ్నలు (FAQ)
ఈ స్తోత్ర పారాయణం, నియమాలు మరియు ఫలశృతి గురించిన సాధారణ ప్రశ్నలు
At the conclusion of daily Shiva Puja, during Shivaratri, Mondays, or Pradosha.
About the Stotram
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Stotram Name | Shri Shiva Aparadha Kshamapana Stotram |
| Primary Deity | Lord Shiva (Kshama Moorti) |
| Composer | Sri Adi Shankaracharya |
| Language | IAST English Transliteration |
| Tradition | Shaiva / Advaita |
| Verse Count | 15 Verses |
Author & Composer
Sri Adi Shankaracharya composed this stotram to teach seekers genuine repentance (Paschattapa) and complete surrender.
Spiritual Significance
This stotram is a psychological and spiritual audit of human life:
- Life Stages Reviewed: Verses 1–4 review infancy in the womb, helpless childhood, desire-driven youth, and diseased old age.
- Omission of Duties: Verses 5–10 confess failure to perform sacred bathing, Linga Puja, Mantra Japa, or charity.
- Famous Forgiveness Prayer (Verse 15): Verse 15 (Karacharana Kritam...) is recited worldwide at the end of every Hindu ritual.