Evening Calm, Restful Sleep & Transition
Shiva Sandhya Shloka (Letting Go of the Day's Stress)
करोतु मे सर्वकल्याणं यः सर्वहृदि संस्थितः । प्रसीदतु महादेवः शान्तिं यच्छतु मे सदा ॥
Karotu Me Sarva-Kalyāṇaṃ Yaḥ Sarva-Hṛdi Saṃsthitaḥ | Prasīdatu Mahādevaḥ Śāntiṃ Yacchatu Me Sadā ||
Simple meaning
May the Divine who dwells in the hearts of all living beings bestow total well-being upon me. May that peaceful presence grant me lasting serenity always.
For kids
Recited right before turning off the bedroom lamp. It encourages kids to let go of any arguments or worries from the day and rest peacefully.
Big idea
Emotional safety, letting go of daytime friction, and restful surrender.
Word friends
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Karotu
May He bestow / manifest
Me
Unto me
Sarva-Kalyāṇam
All forms of well-being, goodness, and protection
Yaḥ
He who
Sarva-Hṛdi
Within the heart of every living being
Saṃsthitaḥ
Resides quietly and eternally
Prasīdatu
May He be pleased and shower grace
Mahādevaḥ
The great benevolent consciousness
Śāntim
Peace and tranquility
Yacchatu
May He grant
Sadā
Always