Repentance

He who would serve God must purify himself outwardly with water, and he who would come nigh unto God must purify himself inwardly with repentance.

That phrase, "Yes, He is God," it troubles me, / My Sins are like the Leaves upon a Tree; / Oh, when the Readers read the Book of Doom, / What must my shame, with such a Record, be!

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.

Listen, O king, having aversion to Rama leads to repentance, while His adoration soothes the heart's agony.

What good is a shower when the entire crop has dried up? What use is repenting over a lost opportunity?

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.

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.

One becomes freed from their sins in proportion to their repentance.

Just as a dirty cloth becomes clean when washed in water, people who burn with repentance can achieve endless happiness through proper penance.

Shake off this sorrow through repentance and engage in action with a strong will.

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.

I counsel you once again: repent, avoid the mortal punishment, restore the lady's honor, and implore pardon for your sin.

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.

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.

Even a wicked person can have a connection with God through repentance, prayer, and meditation.

Atonement for sin is achieved through self-punishment, such as fasting, japa, penance, meditation, and repentance with a humble heart.

First, acknowledge your own mistakes, repent sincerely and perform penance.

The ultimate goal of all wisdom is repentance.

Tears of regret do not erase past mistakes. True repentance involves making amends for the harm caused by those actions.

Repentance is a turning back from disobedience to obedience, and return is a turning back from self to God.