4 mantras
Protection, Fearlessness & Inner Resilience
Mantras recited when children experience fear of the dark, nightmares, separation anxiety, or feel lonely.
Durga Durgatinashini (Protective Strength & Inner Fortitude)
दुर्गे स्मृता हरसि भीतिमशेषजन्तोः स्वस्थैः स्मृता मतिमतीव शुभां ददासि । दारिद्र्यदुःखभयहारिणि का त्वदन्या सर्वोपकारकरणाय सदार्द्रचित्ता ॥
Durge Smṛtā Harasi Bhītim Aśeṣa-Jantoḥ Svasthaiḥ Smṛtā Matim Atīva Śubhāṃ Dadāsi | Dāridrya-Duḥkha-Bhaya-Hāriṇi Kā Tvad-Anyā Sarvopakāra-Karaṇāya Sadārdra-Cittā ||
Whenever a child feels scared of shadows, bad dreams, or being alone, chanting this shloka reminds them of an unconditionally loving, strong shield that watches over them.
Open & reciteKrishna Shloka (Joy, Playfulness & Reassurance)
वसुदेवसुतं देवं कंसचाणूरमर्दनम् । देवकीपरमानन्दं कृष्णं वन्दे जगद्गुरुम् ॥
Vasudeva-Sutaṃ Devaṃ Kaṃsa-Cāṇūra-Mardanam | Devakī-Paramānandaṃ Kṛṣṇaṃ Vande Jagadgurum ||
Krishna shows that goodness can defeat huge, scary problems with wit, joyful confidence, and truth. It teaches kids to face challenges with a smile instead of feeling defeated.
Open & reciteShanti Patha (Yajurveda 36.17 - Cosmic Environmental Peace)
ॐ द्यौः शान्तिरन्तरिक्षं शान्तिः पृथिवी शान्तिरापः शान्तिरोषधयः शान्तिः । वनस्पतयः शान्तिर्विश्वेदेवाः शान्तिर्ब्रह्म शान्तिः सर्वं शान्तिः शान्तिरेव शान्तिः सा मा शान्तिरेधि ॥ ॐ शान्तिः शान्तिः शान्तिः ॥
Oṃ Dyauḥ Śāntir Antarikṣaṃ Śāntiḥ Pṛthivī Śāntir Āpaḥ Śāntir Oṣadhayaḥ Śāntiḥ | Vanuspatayaḥ Śāntir Viśvedevāḥ Śāntir Brahma Śāntir Sarvaṃ Śāntiḥ Śāntir Eva Śāntiḥ Sā Mā Śāntir Edhi || Oṃ Śāntiḥ Śāntiḥ Śāntiḥ ||
When we pray for the trees, oceans, stars, and animals to be peaceful and healthy, our own busy minds become still and tranquil.
Open & reciteBhadram Karnebhih (Rigveda Shanti Mantra - Cultivating Positive Sensory Input)
ॐ भद्रं कर्णेभिः शृणुयाम देवाः । भद्रं पश्येमाक्षभिर्यजत्राः । स्थिरैरङ्गैस्तुष्टुवांसस्तनूभिः । व्यशेम देवहितं यदायूः ॥ ॐ शान्तिः शान्तिः शान्तिः ॥
Oṃ Bhadraṃ Karṇebhiḥ Śṛṇuyāma Devāḥ | Bhadraṃ Paśyemākṣabhir Yajatrāḥ | Sthirair Aṅgais Tuṣṭuvāṃsas Tanūbhiḥ | Vyaśema Devahitaṃ Yad-Āyuḥ || Oṃ Śāntiḥ Śāntiḥ Śāntiḥ ||
What we watch on screens and listen to affects our thoughts. This prayer helps kids choose good books, uplifting music, kind words, and positive shows that feed their minds with kindness rather than violence or negativity.