Therefore, bowing down, prostrating my body, I crave your forgiveness, adorable Lord. As a father forgiveth his son, a friend his friend, a lover his beloved, even so should You forgive me, O DEVA.

tasmāt = therefore; praṇamya = offering obeisances; praṇidhāya = laying down; kāyaṃ = the body; prasādaye = to beg mercy; tvaṃ = unto You; ahaṃ = I; īśaṃ = unto the Supreme Lord; iḍyaṃ = worshipable; piteva = like a father; putrasya = with a son; sakhaiva = like a friend; sakhyuḥ = with a friend; priyaḥ = a lover; priyāyāḥ = with the dearmost; arhasi = You should; deva = my Lord; soḍhuṃ = tolerate.;