Mahadeva Shiva Shambho Mantra
Mahadeva Shiva Shambho Mantra

Mahadeva Shiva Shambho Mantra

Mahadeva Shiva Shambho Mantra Lyrics, Meaning, Benefits, Download

Learn everything about this Shiva mantra that is known to absolve you of your past sins
 
 
The Mahadeva Shiva Shambho mantra is an ancient chant that invokes the merciful Shiva. The mantra is an intense prayer asking for forgiveness for past mistakes and sins.
Chanting this mantra helps you to absolve yourself of past sins, helps you start afresh, and gives you the courage to overcome obstacles.
Through this mantra, the chanter and the listener seek to destroy past regressions that might hinder future prospects for success.
Mahadeva Shiva Shambho is part of the Ancient Healing Chants of Shiva album.
 

Lyrics of the Mantra

Verse 1:
|| Kara Charana Kritham Vaa
Kaayajam Karmajam Vaa
Shravana Nayanajam Vaa
Maanasam Vaa Aparaadhham ||
 
Verse 2:
|| Vihitham Avihitham Vaa
Sarvam-Etat-Kshamasva
Jaya Jaya Karunna-Abdhe
Shri Maha Dheva Shambho ||
 

Meaning of the Mantra

Verse 1:
|| Kara Charana Kritham Vaa
Kaayajam Karmajam Vaa
Shravana Nayanajam Vaa
Maanasam Vaa Aparaadhham ||
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Meaning:
Whatever sins were committed by my actions or works,
Whatever sins I performed with my hands, or my feet, or my speech, or body,
Whatever sins were committed by my ears and eyes, or by my mind and thoughts within.
 
Verse 2:
|| Vihitham Avihitham Vaa
Sarvam-Etat-Kshamasva
Jaya Jaya Karunna-Abdhe
Shri Maha Dheva Shambho ||
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Meaning:
Whatever sins were committed while performing holy rituals,
Or by self-judgment, or even by mere habit, knowing or unknowingly, please forgive them all,
O Sri Mahadeva Shiva Shambho, I surrender to you.
You are the eternal ocean of compassion.
 
For a more thorough explanation of the mantra, look below:
Kara-Caranna Krtam Vaa : Whatever Sins have been Committed by Actions Performed by my Hands and Feet
Kaaya-Jam Karma-Jam Vaa : Produced by my Speech and Body, Or my Works
Shravanna-Nayana-Jam Vaa : Produced by my Ears and Eyes
Maanasam Va-Aparaadham : Sins Committed by my Mind
Vihitam-Avihitam Vaa : While Performing Actions which are Prescribed (i.e. duties prescribed by tradition or allotted duties in one's station of life), As Well as All other Actions which are Not explicitly Prescribed (i.e. actions done by self-judgement, by mere habit, without much thinking, unknowingly etc
Sarvam-Etat-Kssamasva : Please Forgive Them All
Jaya Jaya Karunna-Abdhe : Victory, Victory to You Ocean of Compassion.
Shrii-Mahaadeva Shambho : O Sri Mahadeva Shambho
 

Variations of the Mantra

The Mahadeva Shiva Shambho mantra can be referred to by other names.
Alternate names include the Shiva Dhyana mantra or the Karacharana Kritam Vaa Shiva mantra.
Meanwhile, the lyrics remain the same for the most part. This shloka retains a uniform mantra meaning.
 

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Benefits of the Mantra

The Mahadeva Shiva Shambho Mantra holds several benefits for the mind of both the chanter and the listener.
Listening to this joyful Shiva mantra along with meditation helps you in the following ways.
 
Benefit 1 - Clears stress & anxiety
It helps the mind feel instantly calm in a situation of emotional stress or anxiety
 
Benefit 2 - Remove limiting beliefs
It guides the mind to cleanse out old limiting beliefs and resistance within the mind
 
Benefit 3 - Strengthens your intention
It strengthens our intention for success, granting us patience, control, fearless and divine clarity
 

History of the Mantra

The Mahadeva Shiva Shambho Mantra is also known as the Kara Charana Kritam mantra. It is the 14th shloka of Adi Shankara's Shiva Aparadha Kshamapana stotram.
The meaning of this stotram literally translates to seeking forgiveness from past ill deeds. The mantra was traditionally practiced by Shiva disciples as a daily prayer. They would chant it for hours in deep penance.
Devotees would hold a Rudraksha mala to count the number of repetitions of this prayer.