subrahmaṇya aparādha kṣamāpaṇa stotram

Salutations again and again, O Guha, slayer of the demon Tāraka (tārakārē)! Salutations again and again, O Guha, holder of the Śakti spear (śaktipāṇē)! Salutations again and again, O Guha, of divine and radiant form (divyamūrtē)! O lord, whatever offences I have committed — in thought, word or deed — forgive them all, O compassionate one!

Salutations again and again, O Guha, foe of the demons (dānavārē)! Salutations again and again, O Guha, of beautiful and charming form (chārumūrtē)! Salutations again and again, O Guha, of auspicious and holy form (puṇyamūrtē)! O lord, please forgive me for all the faults I have committed knowingly or unknowingly.

Salutations again and again, O son of the great Mahēśa (mahēśātmaputra)! Salutations again and again, O one seated upon the peacock throne (mayūrāsanastha)! Salutations again and again, O divine one born in the sacred lotus-beds (sarōrbhūta dēva)! O lord of all, who destroys all sins — be gracious and forgive all my transgressions!

Salutations again and again, O self-luminous being (svayaṃ jyōtirūpa)! Salutations again and again, O supreme light beyond all (paraṃ jyōtirūpa)! Salutations again and again, O light of the entire universe (jagaṃ jyōtirūpa)! O radiant lord, O universal light — illuminate my heart and forgive every offence.

Salutations again and again, O Guha of graceful, beautiful limbs (mañjugātra)! Salutations again and again, O Guha of immaculate, noble character (sachcharitra)! Salutations again and again, O Guha who is loving and affectionate toward all devotees (bhaktavatsala)! O lord of flawless virtue — forgive my offences and accept my devotion.

Salutations again and again, O Guha, guardian of all the worlds (lōkapāla)! Salutations again and again, O Guha, upholder of all dharma (dharmapāla)! Salutations again and again, O Guha, guardian of all truth (satyapāla)! O lord, guardian of all that is right and good — grant your forgiveness and guide me on the righteous path.

Salutations again and again, O Guha, light of all the worlds (lōkadīpa)! Salutations again and again, O Guha, embodiment of awakened wisdom (bōdharūpa)! Salutations again and again, O Guha, who delights in sacred music and song (gānalōla)! O luminous lord of wisdom — forgive me and kindle the light of knowledge within my heart.

Salutations again and again, O son of great Mahādeva (mahādēvasūno)! Salutations again and again, O destroyer of the great delusion (mahāmōhahārin)! Salutations again and again, O destroyer of terrible disease (mahārōgahārin)! O son of the supreme god, O destroyer of all that binds and afflicts — be merciful and pardon all my transgressions; grant me your refuge and your grace.