Protection, Fearlessness & Inner Resilience

Krishna Shloka (Joy, Playfulness & Reassurance)

वसुदेवसुतं देवं कंसचाणूरमर्दनम् । देवकीपरमानन्दं कृष्णं वन्दे जगद्गुरुम् ॥

Vasudeva-Sutaṃ Devaṃ Kaṃsa-Cāṇūra-Mardanam | Devakī-Paramānandaṃ Kṛṣṇaṃ Vande Jagadgurum ||

Simple meaning

Salutations to Lord Krishna, the son of Vasudeva, the joyful dispeller of bullies and evil forces, the supreme joy of Mother Devaki, and the teacher of the entire universe.

For kids

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.

Big idea

Standing up to bullying, playful confidence, and joy in everyday challenges.

Word friends

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Vasudeva-Sutam

Son of Vasudeva

Devam

The shining divine one

Kaṃsa-Cāṇūra-Mardanam

The vanquisher of tyrannical bullies and oppressive forces (Kamsa and Chanura)

Devakī-Paramānandam

The source of supreme delight and joy to Mother Devaki

Kṛṣṇam

Unto Lord Krishna (the embodiment of love, joy, and wisdom)

Vande

I offer my joyful salutations

Jagadgurum

To the Universal Teacher of all life