2 mantras
Creative Expression, Arts, Music & Storytelling
Mantras recited by children before drawing, painting, writing stories, learning musical instruments, or dance practice.
Nataraja Shloka (The Joy of Rhythm, Movement & Dance)
आङ्गिकं भुवनं यस्य वाचिकं सर्ववाङ्ग्मयम् । आहार्यं चन्द्रतारादि तं नुमः सात्त्विकं शिवम् ॥
Āṅgikaṃ Bhuvanaṃ Yasya Vācikaṃ Sarva-Vāṅmayam | Āhāryaṃ Candra-Tārādi Taṃ Numaḥ Sāttvikaṃ Śivam ||
Recited before dance class, martial arts, or gymnastics. It reminds kids that every leap, step, and clap is part of a creative rhythm that brings joy and energy.
Open & reciteSaraswati Prarthana (Sparking Flow State in Art & Music)
वर्णानामर्थसङ्घानां रसानां छन्दसामपि । मङ्गलानां च कर्त्तारौ वन्दे वाणीविनायकौ ॥
Varṇānām Artha-Saṅghānāṃ Rasānāṃ Chandasām Api | Maṅgalānāṃ Ca Karttārau Vande Vāṇī-Vināyakau ||
Chanted before creative writing, learning a new song on piano/guitar, or drawing a sketch. It clears away the feeling of 'I don't know what to draw/write' and invites fun ideas to flow.