Gratitude to Parents & Family Harmony
Tvameva Mata (The Universal Family Prayer)
त्वमेव माता च पिता त्वमेव त्वमेव बन्धुश्च सखा त्वमेव । त्वमेव विद्या द्रविणं त्वमेव त्वमेव सर्वं मम देवदेव ॥
Tvameva Mātā Ca Pitā Tvameva Tvameva Bandhuś Ca Sakhā Tvameva | Tvameva Vidyā Draviṇaṃ Tvameva Tvameva Sarvaṃ Mama Deva-Deva ||
Simple meaning
You alone are my mother, and You alone are my father; You are my relative and You are my closest friend. You are my knowledge and You are my true wealth; You are everything to me, O Divine One.
For kids
Recited as a family before dinner or bedtime. It reminds children that love, guidance, and true companionship are always accessible within.
Big idea
Universal belonging, emotional grounding, and unconditional acceptance.
Word friends
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Tvameva
You alone
Mātā
Mother
Ca
And
Pitā
Father
Bandhuḥ
Relative / family member
Sakhā
Dear companion / friend
Vidyā
Wisdom / learning
Draviṇam
True wealth and resource
Sarvam
Everything / my all
Mama
My
Deva-Deva
O Divine Guide of all beings