देवी अपराध क्षमापन स्तोत्रम् — Word-by-Word Meaning
देवी अपराध क्षमापन स्तोत्रम्
Every Sanskrit word explained in English
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Complete Translation
आदि शंकराचार्य का दिव्य माता से क्षमा माँगता कोमल स्तोत्र — "न मंत्र जानती, न यंत्र, न तेरी स्तुति… फिर भी जो कुछ मुझसे अपराध हुआ, हे माता, क्षमा कर, क्योंकि कुपुत्र भले हों, कुमाता कभी नहीं होती।"
Origin & History
Source: Ascribed to Adi Shankaracharya
Author: Adi Shankaracharya
Period: Classical
The Devi Aparadha Kshamapana Stotram is traditionally ascribed to Adi Shankaracharya. Adi Shankaracharya’s tender hymn begging the Divine Mother’s forgiveness — "I know no mantra, no yantra, no praise of You… yet whatever I have done amiss, O Mother, forgive, for there is no bad child though there be bad mothers never."
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Devi Aparadha Kshamapana Stotram?▼
Adi Shankaracharya’s tender hymn begging the Divine Mother’s forgiveness — "I know no mantra, no yantra, no praise of You… yet whatever I have done amiss, O Mother, forgive, for there is no bad child though there be bad mothers never."
Who composed the Devi Aparadha Kshamapana Stotram, and when is it recited?▼
It is attributed to Adi Shankaracharya (Ascribed to Adi Shankaracharya). It is recited in the morning or evening with devotion, and especially on Fridays and during Navaratri and Fridays.
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