Shiva Dhyana Mantra
Karacharana Kritam Vaa
Kaayajam Karmajam Vaa
Shravana Nayanajam Vaa
Maanasam Vaaparaadham
Vihitamavihitam Vaa
Sarvametat Kshamasva
Jaya Jaya Karunaabdhe
Shri Mahadeva Shambho
Meaning in English
"Whatever sins I have committed through my hands, feet, speech, body, actions, ears, eyes, or mind, whether done knowingly or unknowingly, O Lord Mahadeva, please forgive them all. Hail to you, O compassionate Mahadeva Shambho!"
Significance of the Shiva Dhyana Mantra
This mantra is a prayer of repentance and surrender. It acknowledges human imperfections and seeks Lord Shiva’s divine forgiveness and blessings. It is often chanted during meditation or at the end of a prayer session to cleanse the soul of any wrongdoings and invoke Shiva’s grace.
Benefits of Chanting
- Cleanses Karma: Helps in seeking forgiveness for mistakes and misdeeds.
- Inner Peace: Brings a sense of calm and reduces guilt or anxiety.
- Spiritual Growth: Encourages humility and devotion.
- Forgiveness and Compassion: Helps cultivate these qualities in oneself.
Chant this mantra with sincerity and devotion, preferably during the early morning or evening hours for spiritual upliftment.
