Skanda Purana — Mahesvara Khanda, Shloka 47
क्षम्यतां क्षम्यतां चेति पुनः पुनरवोचत । शिरश्च ताडयन्स्वीयं रुरोद च मुहुर्मुहुः
kṣamyatāṃ kṣamyatāṃ ceti punaḥ punaravocata | śiraśca tāḍayansvīyaṃ ruroda ca muhurmuhuḥ
Berulang kali dia merayu, "Maafkan aku, maafkan aku," sambil memukul kepalanya sendiri dan menangis tersedu-sedu.
Narrator (Sūta continuing the account)
Scene: A distraught figure repeatedly begs forgiveness, striking his own head, tears flowing; attendants/elders watch with compassion in a forest-hermitage or royal-camp setting.
FAQs
When one recognizes adharma, sincere contrition and repeated seeking of forgiveness becomes the first step toward restoration.
No site is referenced; the verse focuses on inner transformation and remorse.
No formal rite is stated; the conduct shown is supplication and penitential weeping.