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Mantras for Kids
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50 mantras found
ॐ गणाधिपतये नमः
Om Ganadhipataye Namah
Salutations to the Lord of all beings and leader of obstacles.
Ganesha Purana / Rudrayamala Mantra for Kidsगुरु ब्रह्मा गुरु विष्णु गुरु देवो महेश्वरः
Guru Brahma Guru Vishnu Guru Devo Maheshwarah
The Guru is Brahma (creator), Vishnu (preserver), and Maheshwara (destroyer/transformer); the Guru is the Supreme Divine.
Advayataraka Upanishad Mantra for Kidsकराग्रे वसते लक्ष्मीः करमध्ये सरस्वती
Karagre Vasate Lakshmi Karamadhye Saraswati
At the tip of the fingers resides Goddess Lakshmi (wealth/prosperity), in the middle resides Goddess Saraswati (knowledge/arts).
Pratah Smaran Stotram Mantra for Kidsअसतो मा सद्गमय
Asato Ma Sat Gamaya
Lead me from untruth to truth, from darkness to light, from death to immortality.
Brihadaranyaka Upanishad (1.3.28) Mantra for Kidsत्वमेव माता च पिता त्वमेव
Tvameva Mata Cha Pita Tvameva
You alone are my mother, you alone are my father, you alone are my friend and companion.
Pandava Gita Mantra for Kidsसर्वे भवन्तु सुखिनः सर्वे सन्तु निरामयाः
Sarve Bhavantu Sukhinah Sarve Santu Niramayah
May all beings be happy, may all beings be healthy and free from illness.
Brihadaranyaka Upanishad / Garuda Purana Mantra for Kidsवक्रतुण्ड महाकाय सूर्यकोटि समप्रभ
Vakratunda Mahakaya Suryakoti Samaprabha
O Lord with the curved trunk and massive body, whose brilliance equals millions of suns, please keep me free from obstacles always.
Mudgala Purana Mantra for Kidsगायत्री मन्त्र: ॐ भूर्भुवः स्वः
Om Bhur Bhuva Svah (Gayatri Mantra)
We meditate on the glorious divine light of the Supreme Creator; may He awaken and illuminate our intellect.
Rigveda (3.62.10) Mantra for Kidsसरस्वती नमस्तुभ्यं वरदे कामरूपिणि
Saraswati Namastubhyam Varade Kamarupini
Salutations to Goddess Saraswati, bestower of boons and fulfillment of learning; I begin my studies with your grace.
Saraswati Stotram Mantra for Kidsॐ नमः शिवाय
Om Namah Shivaya
I bow to Shiva, the auspicious inner consciousness that transforms negativity into peace.
Yajurveda (Sri Rudram / Rudrashtadhyayi) Mantra for Kidsहरिः ॐ
Hari Om
Salutations to the Lord who removes all sorrow and fills the heart with joy.
Upanishadic Tradition Mantra for Kidsॐ नमो भगवते वासुदेवाय
Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya
Salutations to Lord Krishna, who dwells within all living beings as the divine presence.
Bhagavata Purana (Dvadasakshari Mantra) Mantra for Kidsमनोबुद्ध्यहंकारचित्तानि नाहं
Mano Buddhyahamkara Chittani Naham
I am not the mind, intellect, ego, or memory; I am pure consciousness and joy.
Nirvana Shatakam (Adi Shankaracharya) Mantra for Kidsॐ शान्तिः शान्तिः शान्तिः
Om Shantih Shantih Shantih
May there be peace in the physical world, peace in the mind, and peace in the divine realm.
Upanishadic Mantras Mantra for Kidsॐ पूर्णमदः पूर्णमिदं पूर्णात्पूर्णमुदच्यते
Om Purnamadah Purnamidam Purnat Purnamudachyate
That is whole, this is whole; from wholeness, wholeness emerges. Taking wholeness from wholeness, wholeness alone remains.
Isha Upanishad / Brihadaranyaka Upanishad Mantra for Kidsजय हनुमान ज्ञान गुण सागर
Jai Hanuman Gyan Gun Sagar
Victory to Hanuman, ocean of wisdom and virtues, light of three worlds.
Hanuman Chalisa (Tulsidas) Mantra for Kidsॐ त्र्यम्बकं यजामहे सुगन्धिं पुष्टिवर्धनम्
Om Tryambakam Yajamahe Sugandhim Pushtivardhanam
We worship the three-eyed Lord Shiva who nourishes all living beings; may He liberate us from fear and mortality.
Rigveda (7.59.1 / Mrityunjaya Mantra) Mantra for Kidsयोगस्थः कुरु कर्माणि
Yogasthah Kuru Karmani
Perform your duties established in inner balance, abandoning attachment to success or failure.
Bhagavad Gita (2.48) Mantra for Kidsउत्तिष्ठत जाग्रत प्राप्य वरान्निबोधत
Uttishthata Jagrata Prapya Varannibodhata
Arise, awake, and stop not until the goal is reached; learn by approaching wise teachers.
Katha Upanishad (1.3.14) Mantra for Kidsसत्यमेव जयते नानृतम्
Satyameva Jayate Nanritam
Truth alone triumphs, never untruth.
Mundaka Upanishad (3.1.6) Mantra for Kidsअहं ब्रह्मास्मि
Aham Brahmasmi
I am divine consciousness; the core of my being is one with the universe.
Brihadaranyaka Upanishad (1.4.10) Mantra for Kidsतत् त्वम् असि
Tat Tvam Asi
That universal truth you are as well.
Chandogya Upanishad (6.8.7) Mantra for Kidsप्रज्ञानं ब्रह्म
Prajnanam Brahma
Consciousness is Supreme Truth.
Aitareya Upanishad (3.3) Mantra for Kidsअयमात्मा ब्रह्म
Ayam Atma Brahma
This inner self is divine.
Mandukya Upanishad (1.2) Mantra for Kidsसर्वं खल्विदं ब्रह्म
Sarvam Khalvidam Brahma
All this visible universe is verily divine.
Chandogya Upanishad (3.14.1) Mantra for Kidsवसुधैव कुटुम्बकम्
Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam
The entire world is one single family.
Maha Upanishad (6.72) Mantra for Kidsविद्या ददाति विनयम्
Vidya Dadati Vinayam
Knowledge gives humility and good character.
Hitopadesha / Subhashitam Mantra for Kidsउद्यमेन हि सिध्यन्ति कार्याणि न मनोरथैः
Udyamena Hi Sidhyanti Karyani Na Manorathaih
Tasks are accomplished through hard work and effort, not merely by wishing for them in dreams.
Garuda Purana / Subhashitam Mantra for Kidsपरमो धर्मः अहिंसा
Paramo Dharmah Ahimsa
Non-violence and compassion are the highest moral duty.
Mahabharata (Anushasana Parva) Mantra for Kidsमा हिंस्यात् सर्वभूतान्य्
Ma Hinsyat Sarvabhutani
Do not cause harm or pain to any living being.
Yajurveda / Upanishads Mantra for Kidsक्षमा वीरस्य भूषणम्
Kshama Virasya Bhushanam
Forgiveness is the true ornament and strength of the brave.
Subhashitam / Sanskrit Proverb Mantra for Kidsजननी जन्मभूमिश्च स्वर्गादपि गरीयसी
Janani Janmabhumishca Swargadapi Gariyasi
Mother and one's homeland are greater and more sacred even than heaven.
Valmiki Ramayana (Yuddha Kanda) Mantra for Kidsशरीरमाद्यं खलु धर्मसाधनम्
Shariramadyam Khalu DharmaSadhanam
Indeed, a healthy body is the very foundation for fulfilling all duties and goals.
Kumarasambhava (Kalidasa) Mantra for Kidsशक्यं सर्वं प्रयत्नतः
Sakhyam Sarvam Prayatnatah
Everything is achievable through sincere and consistent effort.
Hitopadesha Mantra for Kidsसुभाषितं तेन जनितं येन मित्रं सुसंगतम्
Subhashitam Tena Janitam Yena Mitram Susangatam
Blessed is the companionship of good, supportive friends.
Panchatantra / Subhashitam Mantra for Kidsसंसारसागरोत्तीर्ण्य ज्ञाननौकया
Samsarasagarottirnya Jnananoukaya
Cross the ocean of challenges using the boat of wisdom and learning.
Vivekachudamani (Adi Shankaracharya) Mantra for Kidsतेजस्विनावधीतमस्तु
Tejasvinavadhitamastu
May our study be brilliant, radiant, and full of illumination.
Taittiriya Upanishad (Shanti Mantra) Mantra for Kidsमा विद्विषावहै
Ma Vidvishavahai
May we never harbor dislike, jealousy, or hatred toward one another.
Taittiriya Upanishad (Shanti Mantra) Mantra for Kidsॐ सह नाववतु
Om Saha Navavatu
May the Divine protect us both (teacher and student), may we nourish each other, and study with brilliance.
Taittiriya Upanishad / Kathopanishad Mantra for Kidsप्रसीद भगवन् कृपाम् कुरु
Prasida Bhagavan Kripam Kuru
O Divine presence, be pleased and shower your grace of peace upon us.
Stotram Literature Mantra for Kidsगायत्र्याः परमं नास्ति
Gayatryah Param Nasti
There is no higher prayer for intellectual clarity than the Gayatri.
Mahabharata (Shanti Parva) Mantra for Kidsकर्मण्येवाधिकारस्ते मा फलेषु कदाचन
Karmanyevadhikaraste Ma Phaleshu Kadachana
You have a right only to perform your work, never to its fruits or rewards.
Bhagavad Gita (2.47) Mantra for Kidsश्रद्धावान् लभते ज्ञानम्
Shraddhavan Labhate Jnanam
The person who has sincere dedication and faith successfully attains true knowledge.
Bhagavad Gita (4.39) Mantra for Kidsउद्धरेत्आत्मानमात्मानम्
Uddharet Atmanam Atmanam
Elevate yourself through your own self-discipline; never let yourself down.
Bhagavad Gita (6.5) Mantra for Kidsज्ञानेन तु तदज्ञानं ye
Jnanena Tu Tadajanam Yesham
Wisdom and knowledge dispel the darkness of ignorance.
Bhagavad Gita (5.16) Mantra for Kidsसमत्वं योग उच्यते
Samatvam Yoga Ucyate
Equanimity and balance of mind in success and failure is called true Yoga.
Bhagavad Gita (2.48) Mantra for Kidsन हि ज्ञानेन सदृशं पवित्रमिह विद्यते
Na Hi Jnanena Sadrisham Pavitramiha Vidyate
Indeed, there is nothing as purifying and noble in this world as true knowledge.
Bhagavad Gita (4.38) Mantra for Kidsध्यायतो विषयन्पुंसः
Dhyayato Vishayan Punsah
Mindfulness prevents distraction and keeps focus steady on what truly matters.
Bhagavad Gita (2.62) Mantra for Kidsमन्मना भव मद्भक्तो
Manmana Bhava Madbhakto
Keep your mind fixed on goodness and act with a pure heart.
Bhagavad Gita (18.65) Mantra for Kidsस्वधर्मे निधनं श्रेयः
Swadharme Nidhanam Shreyah
It is better to follow your own moral path and unique duty with integrity than copy someone else's.
Bhagavad Gita (3.35)