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Repentance

Repentance refers to a transformative process of self-reflection and change. Across traditions, there is convergence on its role in personal and spiritual growth. However, they diverge in their perspectives on its nature and practice.

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One who does not respectfully follow the advice of a selfless friend, teacher, and master will fully repent in their heart and undoubtedly harm themselves.
Tulsidas
HinduTeachingAltruismChange of HeartSanskrit
Ramcharitmanas — Ayodhya Kand Part 2 (verses 402–480), p. 7
Listen, O king, having aversion to Rama leads to repentance, while His adoration soothes the heart's agony.
Tulsidas
HinduTeachingChange of HeartDevotionSanskrit
Ramcharitmanas — Ayodhya Kand Part 1 (verses 351–401), p. 5
What good is a shower when the entire crop has dried up? What use is repenting over a lost opportunity?
Tulsidas
HinduTeachingChange of HeartRepentanceSanskrit
Ramcharitmanas — Bal Kand Part 4 (verses 199–264), p. 54
Listen, elders and great sages! Those who have insulted or heard Lord Shiva being insulted will face the consequences of their sin, and my father will also repent.
Tulsidas
HinduTeachingChange of HeartSaintSanskrit
Ramcharitmanas — Bal Kand Part 1 (verses 1–97), p. 74
If someone who has committed a sin confesses it in the presence of Brahmanas who are knowledgeable about their duties, they will be quickly cleansed of the shame arising from their sin.
Vyasa
HinduTeachingKnowledgeSinSanskrit
Mahabharata, p. 5282
One becomes freed from their sins in proportion to their repentance.
Vyasa
HinduTeachingChange of HeartOnenessSanskrit
Mahabharata, p. 5282
Just as a dirty cloth becomes clean when washed in water, people who burn with repentance can achieve endless happiness through proper penance.
Vyasa
HinduTeachingAttainmentChange of HeartSanskrit
Mahabharata, p. 4145
Shake off this sorrow through repentance and engage in action with a strong will.
Vyasa
HinduTeachingChange of HeartGriefSanskrit
Mahabharata, p. 3690
There is no grief, decrepitude, labor, or repentance in that world. It is obtained as the result of one's own actions and has this nature.
Vyasa
HinduTeachingAttainmentChange of HeartSanskrit
Mahabharata, p. 1434
I counsel you once again: repent, avoid the mortal punishment, restore the lady's honor, and implore pardon for your sin.
Valmiki
HinduTeachingChange of HeartForgivenessSanskrit
Ramayana of Valmiki, p. 2299
He supports heaven and earth, has extraordinary power and wisdom, sends messengers to both worlds, counts the blinking of men's eyes, punishes those who disobey him with his deadly noose, and forgives the sins of those who repent.
Valmiki
HinduScriptureChange of HeartForgivenessSanskrit
Ramayana of Valmiki, p. 1687
Do not hastily agree to anything. Think deeply, reflect, and say you will consider it and discuss it later. This way, you will avoid trouble. Do not make promises, but say you will try. You will be saved from troubles, repentance, and sorrow.
Swami Sivananda
HinduTeachingAdversitiesChange of Heart
Bliss Divine, p. 468
Even a wicked person can have a connection with God through repentance, prayer, and meditation.
Swami Sivananda
HinduTeachingChange of HeartMeditation
Bliss Divine, p. 440
Atonement for sin is achieved through self-punishment, such as fasting, japa, penance, meditation, and repentance with a humble heart.
Swami Sivananda
HinduTeachingAttainmentChange of Heart
Bliss Divine, p. 440
First, acknowledge your own mistakes, repent sincerely and perform penance.
Swami Sivananda
HinduTeachingChange of HeartHonesty
Bliss Divine, p. 405
The ultimate goal of all wisdom is repentance.
Swami Sivananda
HinduTeachingChange of HeartKnowledge
Bliss Divine, p. 256
Tears of regret do not erase past mistakes. True repentance involves making amends for the harm caused by those actions.
Baba Hardev Singh Ji
UniversalTeachingChange of HeartGrief
Gurdev Hardev Part 2, p. 146
Forget every action that takes you away from God, so you won't be sorry in the divine court.
Baba Gurbachan Singh Ji
UniversalTeachingActionGod
Enlightening the World Part II, p. 31
Fear has no place in our relationship with God. Shame and repentance come from God's inner voice that stirs our conscience.
Baba Gurbachan Singh Ji
UniversalTeachingChange of HeartMind
Living Reality, p. 37
He suffers torment in the afterlife and repents, mistakenly blaming Time, Fate, and God.
Tulsidas
HinduTeachingChange of HeartTimeSanskrit
Ramcharitmanas — Uttar Kand Part 1 (verses 949–1022), p. 51