It is a must for many Hindus to offer
prayers before going to bed. The Hindu prayer mainly asks for forgiveness for
wrong actions done knowingly or unknowingly. Below is the Hindi and English
version of the prayer with meaning.
करचरणकृतं वक् -कायजं कर्मजं वा
श्रवणनयनजं वा मानसं वापराधम।
विहितमविहितं वा सर्वमेतत क्षमास्व
जय जाया करुणाब्धे श्रीमहादेव शंभो।।
karacharanakrutam vak-kayajam karmajam va
shravananayanajam va manasam vaparadham.
vihitamavihitam va sarvametat kshamasva
jaya jaya karunabdhe shri Mahadeva Shambho.
The Meaning
O Bhagavan, kindly forgive my wrong actions done knowingly or unknowingly;
either through my organs of action (hands, feet, speech)
or through my organs of perception (ears, eyes) or by my mind.
Glory unto Thee, O Bhagavan, who is the ocean of kindness.
either through my organs of action (hands, feet, speech)
or through my organs of perception (ears, eyes) or by my mind.
Glory unto Thee, O Bhagavan, who is the ocean of kindness.
The prayer reflects humility, introspection, and a seeking
of forgiveness from a higher power. It's important to acknowledge our actions,
both intentional and unintentional, and to seek forgiveness for any harm we may
have caused. The prayer also emphasizes the divine qualities of kindness and
mercy, reminding us of the compassionate nature of the divine. It's a wonderful
way to conclude the day with a sense of reflection, gratitude, and spiritual
connection.