2 October 2012 - QA 9

Gurudev, what is the difference between a sin and a mistake, and are they both forgivable?
Sri Sri Ravi Shankar: Absolutely, both can be forgiven.
A sin can have some intention behind it, but a mistake happens without your awareness; when you are not aware.
When doing a Sin, you knew it was not right, but still you did it.
That could be the difference. But anyway, both will go away, so do not worry about it. Drop them!