Shiva Aparadha Kshamapana Stotram
Shiva Aparadha Kshamapana Stotram in English · English
Origin & Story
Traditional (ascribed to Adi Shankaracharya) · Adi Shankaracharya · Classical
The Shiva Aparadha Kshamapana Stotram is traditionally ascribed to Adi Shankaracharya. A heartfelt prayer to Lord Shiva begging forgiveness for the faults and lapses of one’s worship and life — "O Shankara, consort of Parvati, in Your mercy protect me." Sung in surrender, it asks the Lord to overlook every offence (aparadha) and grant His grace.
✦ As told in scripture
It is said that to recite the Shiva Aparadha Kshamapana Stotram with a sincere and devoted heart is to draw near to the grace of the Lord, who never forsakes those who lovingly call upon Him.
The Mantra
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jaya śaṅkara pārvatīpate kṛpayā pāhi pareśa satpate | nijamanyumiṣuṃ tatheṣudhiṃ parihāyaihi haranbhavāmbudhim || 1|| paśupāya namaḥ pinākine vṛṣavāhāya suguptanākine | pramathādhibhuve svayambhuve paravidyāvibhave'stu śambhave || 2|| pravaro'smyahamīśa pāpināṃ pravarastvaṃ karuṇo'si tāpinām | dayanīya itaḥparaḥ kva te vada śambho jagatīha sadgate || 3|| sacarācaraviśvahetave prabhave te śrutidharmasetave | bhiṣaje'stu namo'ṣṭamūrtaye nijabhaktepsitakāmapūrtaye || 4|| iti śrīvāsudevānandasarasvatīviracitaṃ śrīśaṅkarāparādhakṣamāpanastotraṃ sampūrṇam |
Meaning:A heartfelt prayer to Lord Shiva begging forgiveness for the faults and lapses of one’s worship and life — "O Shankara, consort of Parvati, in Your mercy protect me." Sung in surrender, it asks the Lord to overlook every offence (aparadha) and grant His grace.
Benefits of Chanting Shiva Aparadha Kshamapana Stotram
Recitation of the Shiva Aparadha Kshamapana Stotram is held to bring the grace, blessings and protection of the Lord.
Cultivates devotion, calms the mind and steadies the heart in the Lord’s remembrance.
Most auspicious on Mondays, and during Maha Shivaratri, Pradosh and the month of Shravan.
A short, melodious hymn that anyone can learn and recite daily with faith.
How to Chant Shiva Aparadha Kshamapana Stotram
Bathe and sit facing east or north before an image of the deity. Light a lamp and recite the Shiva Aparadha Kshamapana Stotram slowly and with devotion. It may be chanted daily, or especially during Maha Shivaratri, Pradosh and the month of Shravan. Conclude with a prayer for grace and protection.
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