10 Shlokas for Children - A Daily Dose of Motivation
- myNachiketa
- Mar 31
- 4 min read
Updated: Apr 1
Shlokas are short, meaningful verses in Sanskrit that teach values and bring peace to the mind. They are prayers to God, expressions of gratitude, and requests for blessings for wisdom, health, and happiness. Kids can recite these Shlokas daily to be focused, intelligent, and disciplined. These Shlokas help children to connect with God and experience calmness within.
Here are 10 shlokas for children to help them develop inner peace and compassion.
1. Shloka
ॐ सह नाववतु। सह नौ भुनक्तु। सह वीर्यं करवावहै।
तेजस्विनावधीतमस्तु मा विद्विषावहै॥
ॐ शान्तिः शान्तिः शान्तिः॥
Om Saha Navavatu, Saha Nau Bhunaktu, Saha Veeryam Kara avahai,
Tejasvinau adhitam astu Ma Vidvishavahai
Om Shanti Shanti Shanti
Meaning:
May God protect us both (teacher and student). May He nourish us. May we work together with energy, strength, and courage. May our learning be full of wisdom and free of ill will. May we always be peaceful.
Dear Children, we should care for each other, share happiness and have fun while learning. We should study hard and never fight or dislike anyone.
2. Shloka
सरस्वति नमस्तुभ्यं वरदे कामरूपिणि।
विद्यारम्भं करिष्यामि सिद्धिर्भवतु मे सदा॥
Saraswati Namastubhyam Varade Kamarupini,
Vidyarambham Karishyami Siddhir Bhavatu Me Sada
Meaning:
Goddess Saraswati, I bow to you. You grant boons and fulfill wishes. I am beginning my studies; may I always be successful.
Dear children, this Shloka is often recited before starting studies or learning something new, asking for blessings to be smart, wise, and successful.
3. Shloka
शुभं करोति कल्याणं आरोग्यं धनसम्पदा।
शत्रुबुद्धिविनाशाय दीपज्योतिर्नमोऽस्तुते॥
Shubham Karoti Kalyanam Arogyam Dhanasampada,
Shatrubuddhi Vinashay Deepajyotir Namostute
Meaning:
The lamp brings auspiciousness, prosperity, good health, and wealth. It destroys evil thoughts. I bow to the divine light.
This Shloka teaches us about the importance of light, not just as a physical brightness but as a symbol of knowledge, positivity, and success.
4. Shloka
त्वमेव माता च पिता त्वमेव। त्वमेव बन्धुश्च सखा त्वमेव।
त्वमेव विद्या द्रविणं त्वमेव।त्वमेव सर्वं मम देव देव॥
Tvameva Mata Cha Pita Tvameva,Tvameva Bandhushcha Sakha Tvameva,
Tvameva Vidya Dravinam Tvameva,Tvameva Sarvam Mama Deva Deva
Meaning:
Dear God, you are my mother and father, my relative and friend. You are my knowledge and wealth. You are everything to me.
Dear children, this Shloka teaches us to see God as someone who is always with us, guiding and protecting us in every way. It is a way of expressing gratitude and love for God.
5. Shloka
कराग्रे वसते लक्ष्मीः करमध्ये सरस्वती।
करमूले तु गोविन्दः प्रभाते करदर्शनम्॥
Karagre Vasate Lakshmi Karamadye Saraswati,
Karamule Tu Govindah Prabhate Karadarshanam
Meaning:
At the tips of my fingers resides Goddess Lakshmi, in the middle of the hand resides Devi Saraswati, and at the base resides Bhagwan Govinda (Krishna). I look at my hands every morning.
This Shloka teaches us that our hands are special because they help us do everything. We should always use our hands to pray, help others, learn, work, and create good things. Saying this prayer reminds us to work hard and be kind every day as Devi Laxmi, Saraswati, and Bhagwan Govinda reside in our hands.
6. Shloka
अन्नपूर्णे सदापूर्णे शङ्कर प्राणवल्लभे।
ज्ञान वैराग्य सिद्ध्यर्थं भिक्षां देहि च पार्वति॥
Annapurne Sadapurne Shankara Prana Vallabhe,
Jnana Vairagya Siddhyartham Bhiksham Dehi Cha Parvati
Meaning:
Goddess Annapurna, who is always full of love and blessings, is the beloved of Bhagwan Shankara. O mother Parvati, Grant me alms of wisdom and detachment.
This prayer is an ask from Goddess Annapurna to always bless us with enough food, knowledge, and wisdom.
7. Shloka
ब्रह्मार्पणं ब्रह्म हविः ब्रह्माग्नौ ब्रह्मणाहुतम् |
ब्रह्मैव तेन गन्तव्यं ब्रह्म कर्म समाधिना ॥
Brahmarpanam Brahma Havir Brahmagnau Brahmanahutam
Brahmaiva Tena Gantavyam Brahma Karma Samadhina
Meaning:
The one who offers, the offering, the fire, and the act of offering—all are God. The person who gives with this understanding reaches God. By staying focused on God while performing an act, they become one with God.
This shloka teaches us that every action, every person, and every object is connected to the divine (God) reality. Whatever we do, we should do it with devotion and without selfish motives.
8. Shloka
उदये सविता रक्तो रक्तश्चास्तमये तथा ।
सम्पत्तौ च विपत्तौ च महतामेकरूपता ॥
Udaye Savita Rakto Raktashcha Astamaye Tatha |
Sampattau Cha Vipattau Cha Mahatam Ekarupata ||
Meaning:
At sunrise, the Sun appears red; similarly, at sunset also the Sun is looks red. Great people stay calm and steady in both good times and bad.
Dear children, like the Sun, we should remain the same whether we win or lose, whether we are happy or sad, we should stay balanced. Don’t get overexcited in good times or upset in bad times.
9. Shloka
विदेशेषु धनं विद्या, व्यसने धनं मतिः।
परलोके धनं धर्मः, शीलं सर्वत्र वैभवम्॥
Videsheshu Dhanam Vidya, Vyasane Dhanam Mateeh
Paraloke Dhanam Dharmah, Sheelam Sarvatra Vaibhavam
Meaning:
In a foreign land, knowledge is like wealth; in times of trouble, intellect is the true wealth; in the afterlife, good deeds are your wealth, and good character is a treasure everywhere.
This shloka teaches that knowledge is the greatest treasure in a new place, intelligence helps in tough times, good deeds are valuable afterlife, and good character earns respect everywhere.
10. Shloka
न चौरहार्यं न च राजहार्यं न भ्रातृभाज्यं न च भारकारि।
व्यये कृते वर्धत एव नित्यंविद्याधनं सर्वधनप्रधानम्॥
Na Chauraharyam Na Cha Rajaharyam
Na Bhratri bhajyam Na Cha Bharakari
Vyaye Krte Vardhata Eva Nityam
Vidya Dhanam Sarvadhanapradhanam
Meaning:
This wealth cannot be stolen by thieves, it cannot be taken away by kings, it is not divided among brothers, it is not a burden, and it always increases when spent; knowledge is the greatest wealth among all forms of wealth.
This Shloka tells us that knowledge is the best treasure because no one can take it away, and the best part is that the more you share your knowledge, the more it grows!
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