Shiva Aparadha Kshamapana Stotram

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Shree shivaaparaadha kshamaapana stotram'

Aadau karma prasangaatkalayati kalusham' maatri'kukshau sthitam' maam'
Vinmootraamedhyamadhye kathayati nitaraam' jaat'haro jaatavedaah' |
Yadyadvai tatra duh'kham' vyathayati nitaraam' shakyate kena vaktum'
Kshantavyo me'paraadhah' shiva shiva shiva bhoh' shreemahaadeva shambho || 1 ||

Baalye duh'khaatirekaanmalalulitavapuh' stanyapaane pipaasu-
-rno shaktashchendriyebhyo bhava malajanitaa jantavo maam' tudanti |
Naanaarogaatiduh'khaadruditaparavashah' shankaram' na smaraami
Kshantavyo me'paraadhah' shiva shiva shiva bhoh' shreemahaadeva shambho || 2 ||

Praud'ho'ham' yauvanastho vishayavishadharaih' panchabhirmarmasandhau
Dasht'o nasht'o vivekah' sutadhanayuvatisvaadasaukhye nishannah' |
Shaive chintaaviheenam' mama hri'dayamaho maanagarvaadhirood'ham'
Kshantavyo me'paraadhah' shiva shiva shiva bhoh' shreemahaadeva shambho || 3 ||

Vaardhakye chendriyaanaam' vikalagatimatashchaadhidaivaaditaapaih'
Praaptai rogairviyogairvyasanakri'shatanorjnyaptiheenam' cha deenam |
Mithyaamohaabhilaashairbhramati mama mano dhoorjat'erdhyaanashoonyam'
Kshantavyo me'paraadhah' shiva shiva shiva bhoh' shreemahaadeva shambho || 4 ||

Snaatvaa pratyooshakaale snapanavidhividhau naahri'tam' gaangatoyam'
Poojaartham' vaa kadaachidbahutaragahane'khand'abilveedal'am' vaa |
Naaneetaa padmamaalaa sarasi vikasitaa gandhapooshpaistvadartham'
Kshantavyo me'paraadhah' shiva shiva shiva bhoh' shreemahaadeva shambho || 5 ||

Dugdhairmadhvaajyayuktairdadhigud'asahitaih' snaapitam' naiva lingam'
No liptam' chandanaadyaih' kanakavirachitaih' poojitam' na prasoonaih' |
Dhoopaih' karpooradeepairvividharasayutairnaiva bhakshyopahaaraih'
Kshantavyo me'paraadhah' shiva shiva shiva bhoh' shreemahaadeva shambho || 6 ||

No shakyam' smaartakarma pratipadagahane pratyavaayaakulaad'hye
Shraute vaartaa katham' me dvijakulavihite brahmamaargaanusaare |
Tattvo'jnyaate vichaare shravanamananayoh' kim' nididhyaasitavyam'
Kshantavyo me'paraadhah' shiva shiva shiva bhoh' shreemahaadeva shambho || 7 ||

Dhyaatvaa chitte shivaakhyam' prachurataradhanam' naiva dattam' dvijebhyo
Havyam' te lakshasankhyairhutavahavadane naarpitam' beejamantraih' |
No taptam' gaangateere vratajapaniyamaih' rudrajaapyam' na japtam'
Kshantavyo me'paraadhah' shiva shiva shiva bhoh' shreemahaadeva shambho || 8 ||

Nagno nih'sangashuddhastrigunavirahito dhvastamohaandhakaaro
Naasaagranyastadri'sht'irviditabhavaguno naiva dri'sht'ah' kadaachit |
Unmanyaavasthayaa tvaam' vigatagatimatih' shankaram' na smaraami
Kshantavyo me'paraadhah' shiva shiva shiva bhoh' shreemahaadeva shambho || 9 ||

Sthitvaa sthaane saroje pranavamayamarutkumbhite sookshmamaarge
Shaante svaante praleene prakat'itavibhave divyaroope shivaakhye |
Lingaagre brahmavaakye sakalatanugatam' shankaram' na smaraami
Kshantavyo me'paraadhah' shiva shiva shiva bhoh' shreemahaadeva shambho || 10 ||

Hri'dyam' vedaantavedyam' hri'dayasarasije deeptamudyatprakaasham'
Satyam' shaantasvaroopam' sakalamunimanah'padmashand'aikavedyam |
Jaagratsvapne sushuptau trigunavirahitam' shankaram' na smaraami
Kshantavyo me'paraadhah' shiva shiva shiva bhoh' shree mahaadeva shambho || 11 ||

Chandrodbhaasitashekhare smarahare gangaadhare shankare
Sarpairbhooshitakant'hakarnavivare netrotthavaishvaanare |
Dantitvakkri'tasundaraambaradhare trailokyasaare hare
Mokshaartham' kuru chitta vri'ttimamalaamanyaistu kim' karmabhih' || 12 ||

Kim' yaanena dhanena vaajikaribhih' praaptena raajyena kim'
Kim' vaa putrakalatramitrapashubhirdehena gehena kim |
Jnyaatvaitatkshanabhanguram' sapadi re tyaajyam' mano dooratah'
Svaatmaartham' guruvaakyato bhaja bhaja shreepaarvateevallabham || 13 ||

Paurohityam' rajanicharitam' graamaneetvam' niyogo
Maat'haapatyam' hyanri'tavachanam' saakshivaadah' paraannam |
Brahmadveshah' khalajanaratih' praaninaam' nirdayatvam'
Maa bhoodevam' mama pashupate janmajanmaantareshu || 14 ||

Aayurnashyati pashyataam' pratidinam' yaati kshayam' yauvanam'
Pratyaayaanti gataah' punarna divasaah' kaalo jagadbhakshakah' |
Lakshmeestoyatarangabhangachapalaa vidyuchchalam' jeevitam'
Tasmaanmaam' sharanaagatam' karunayaa tvam' raksha rakshaadhunaa || 15 ||

Iti shreematparamaham'saparivraajakaachaaryasya shreegovindabhagavatpoojyapaadashishyasya shreemachchhankarabhagavatah' kri'tau shree shivaaparaadhakshamaapana stotram sampoornam ||

Meaning

This hymn is a deeply touching confession where the devotee pleads with Lord Shiva to forgive every mistake committed throughout life — during birth, childhood, youth, and old age.
It expresses helplessness, repentance, and ultimate surrender.

✨ Verse-by-Verse Essence

1 — From the moment of birth, impurity surrounds me. Even as a fetus I committed faults unknowingly. Please forgive me, O Shiva.

2 — In childhood I cried out of suffering, unable to meditate or worship. Forgive me, Mahadeva.

3 — In youth I was blinded by senses, pleasures, money, family, ego. I forgot You — forgive me.

4 — In old age, with failing body and mind, I could not meditate. Forgive me, O Dhurjate.

5 — I did not offer Ganga water, bilva leaves, lotus garlands, or proper worship. Forgive me.

6 — I did not bathe the Shiva Linga, anoint it with sandalwood, flowers, incense, or food offerings. Forgive me.

7 — I could not follow scriptural duties. I lacked understanding of spiritual inquiry. Forgive me.

8 — I could not perform charity, homa, mantra chanting, or austerities. Forgive me.

9 — I never attained purity of mind or yogic awareness. I never saw You within. Please forgive me.

10 — I did not realize Your presence in the subtle path, pranava, or in the linga. Forgive me.

11 — Through waking, dream, and deep sleep, I did not recognize the pure consciousness that is You. Forgive me.

12 — O Lord who wears the moon, focus my mind on You alone. Rituals are useless without Your remembrance.

13 — Wealth, vehicles, kingdom, relatives — all are temporary. Guide my mind to seek the Self through the Guru’s words.

14 — Let sin, violence, anger, falsehood, and cruelty never touch me in any future birth.

15 — Life fades like lightning; youth disappears daily; time devours all. I surrender to You — protect me now.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Shiva Aparadha Kshamapana Stotram?

It is a hymn composed by Adi Shankaracharya, used to seek forgiveness from Lord Shiva for all the sins and transgressions committed throughout various stages of life. It expresses repentance and ultimate surrender.

When should this Stotram be recited?

This Stotram can be recited daily in the morning or evening, especially on Shivaratri, Mondays, or any Shiva festival. It is best recited when the mind is calm and filled with a sense of repentance.

What are the benefits of reciting the Shiva Aparadha Kshamapana Stotram?

Reciting this Stotram brings liberation from sins, inner purification, Lord Shiva's grace, spiritual awakening, and mental peace. It helps in reducing ego and fostering a sense of surrender.

Who should recite this Stotram?

Any devotee, regardless of gender, who seeks forgiveness from Lord Shiva and desires spiritual progress can recite this Stotram. It is particularly beneficial for those who acknowledge their mistakes and feel remorse.

How many times should this Stotram be recited?

This Stotram can be recited once or thrice a day. It is more important to recite it with devotion and concentration rather than focusing solely on the number of repetitions.

What is the origin of the Shiva Aparadha Kshamapana Stotram?

This Stotram is believed to have been composed by the renowned philosopher and saint Adi Shankaracharya. It is considered one of the greatest devotional hymns dedicated to Lord Shiva.

Shiva Aparadha Kshamapana Stotram

Shree shivaaparaadha kshamaapana stotram'

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