"I am not able to perform the duty consisting of rituals prescribed in the scriptures since it is beset at every step with complex rites. Much less is my ability to perfom the prescribed duty by the Vedic injunctions leading to the essential path of realization of Brahman. There is no desire in me for knowing and performing dharma. Nor have I any idea about listening to the import of the Vedas from the Guru and relfection upon it. What (object) remains there for me to meditate upon leading to Self-realization ? Oh, my Lord, please forgive me for all these faults and accept me out of Your infinite mercy" -- Aparadha Kshamapana Stotram Adi Shankaracharya