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Shiva Aparadha Kshamapana Stotram

शिव अपराध क्षमापन स्तोत्रम् in English · English

🕉️ hindu·📿 1× repetitions·🕐 Morning or evening; especially Mondays·📜 Traditional (ascribed to Adi Shankaracharya)

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हिन्दी / देवनागरी తెలుగు தமிழ்ಕನ್ನಡ മലയാളം ગુજરાતી বাংলা ଓଡ଼ିଆ ਪੰਜਾਬੀEnglish

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.

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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 शिव अपराध क्षमापन स्तोत्रम्

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Recitation of the Shiva Aparadha Kshamapana Stotram is held to bring the grace, blessings and protection of the Lord.

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Cultivates devotion, calms the mind and steadies the heart in the Lord’s remembrance.

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Most auspicious on Mondays, and during Maha Shivaratri, Pradosh and the month of Shravan.

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A short, melodious hymn that anyone can learn and recite daily with faith.

How to Chant शिव अपराध क्षमापन स्तोत्रम्

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Best TimeMorning or evening; especially Mondays

FaceEast or North

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

This page shows the complete शिव अपराध क्षमापन स्तोत्रम् written in the English script — the same Sanskrit/Hindi verses, transliterated character-by-character so you can read and chant comfortably. Tap any line (or the ▶ button) to hear it recited aloud.

Yes — only the script changes; the words and their meaning are the original. The verse-by-verse meaning, benefits and how-to-chant guidance on this page apply exactly the same.

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.

It is attributed to Adi Shankaracharya (Traditional (ascribed to Adi Shankaracharya)). It is recited in the morning or evening with devotion, and especially on Mondays and during Maha Shivaratri, Pradosh and the month of Shravan.

Origin & Story

The Mantra

Benefits of Chanting शिव अपराध क्षमापन स्तोत्रम्

How to Chant शिव अपराध क्षमापन स्तोत्रम्

Frequently Asked Questions

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