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Sahasrakotirudra Samhita
It highlights the power of chanting the name of Lord Shiva and the benefits it brings.
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Here is a well-known Shiva Kshama Prarthana (Prayer for Forgiveness) devoted to Lord Shiva. This prayer is often recited at the end of worship or meditation, seeking forgiveness for any mistakes made knowingly or unknowingly:Shiva Kshama Prarthana:
करचरण कृतं वाक्कायजं कर्मजं वा
श्रवणनयनजं वा मानसं वापराधम्।
विहितमविहितं वा सर्वमेतत्क्षमस्व
जय जय करुणाब्धे श्री महादेव शम्भो॥
Transliteration:
kara-charana-kritam vaak-kaaya-jam karma-jam vaa
shravan-nayana-jam vaa maanasam vaa-aparaadham।
vihitam-avihitam vaa sarvam-etat kshamasva
jaya jaya karuna-abdhe shri mahaadeva shambho॥
Meaning:
O Lord Shiva, O ocean of compassion, O Mahadeva Shambhu, please forgive all the sins and mistakes I have committed with my hands and feet, words and body, through my actions, by my ears and eyes, or by my mind, whether they are prescribed or forbidden actions. Victory to you, O compassionate one!
You can chant this prayer with devotion, especially at the end of your daily prayers or Shiva worship.
