7 Shlokas that every parent should teach their child

Sanskrit

वक्रतुण्ड महाकाय सूर्यकोटि समप्रभ ।
निर्विघ्नं कुरु मे देव सर्वकार्येषु सर्वदा ॥

Pronunciation

Vakratunda Mahakaya Suryakoti Samaprabha, Nirvighnam Kuru Me Deva Sarvakaryeshu Sarvada

O Lord Ganesha, whose brilliance shines like millions of suns, please remove all obstacles and help us succeed in our endeavours.

Sanskrit

ॐ भूर्भुवः स्वः ।
तत्सवितुर्वरेण्यं ।
भर्गो देवस्य धीमहि ।
धियो यो नः प्रचोदयात् ॥

Pronunciation

Om Bhur Bhuvah Svah, Tat Savitur Varenyam, Bhargo Devasya Dhimahi, Dhiyo Yo Nah Prachodayat

O Divine One, may Your light guide our minds towards wisdom and goodness. Help us learn good things, think clearly, and always choose the right path.

Sanskrit

गुरुर्ब्रह्मा गुरुर्विष्णुः गुरुर्देवो महेश्वरः ।
गुरुः साक्षात् परब्रह्म तस्मै श्रीगुरवे नमः ॥

Pronunciation

Gurur Brahma Gurur Vishnuh Gurur Devo Maheshwarah, Guruh Sakshat Parabrahma Tasmai Shri Gurave Namah

The guru represents Brahma, Vishnu and Maheshwara. We bow to our teachers, who guide us towards knowledge, wisdom and understanding.

Sanskrit

शुभं करोति कल्याणम् आरोग्यं धनसंपदा ।
शत्रुबुद्धिविनाशाय दीपज्योतिर्नमोऽस्तु ते ॥

Pronunciation

Shubham Karoti Kalyanam Aarogyam Dhana Sampada, Shatrubuddhi Vinaashaya Deepajyoti Namostute

I bow to the divine light of the lamp, which brings goodness, well-being and prosperity, and helps drive away negative thoughts.

Sanskrit

त्वमेव माता च पिता त्वमेव ।
त्वमेव बन्धुश्च सखा त्वमेव ।
त्वमेव विद्या द्रविणं त्वमेव ।
त्वमेव सर्वं मम देवदेव ॥

Pronunciation

Tvameva Mata Cha Pita Tvameva, Tvameva Bandhushcha Sakha Tvameva, Tvameva Vidya Dravinam Tvameva, Tvameva Sarvam Mama Devadeva

You are my mother and father, my family and friend. You are my knowledge and my wealth. You are everything to me, O Divine One.

Sanskrit

ॐ सह नाववतु ।
सह नौ भुनक्तु ।
सह वीर्यं करवावहै ।
तेजस्वि नावधीतमस्तु मा विद्विषावहै ॥
ॐ शान्तिः शान्तिः शान्तिः ॥

Pronunciation

Om Saha Navavatu, Saha Nau Bhunaktu, Saha Viryam Karavavahai, Tejasvi Navadhitamastu Ma Vidvishavahai, Om Shantih Shantih Shantih

May God protect both of us. May God nourish both of us. May we work together with strength and learn with clarity. May there be no misunderstandings between us. Om Peace, Peace, Peace.

Sanskrit

ॐ त्र्यम्बकं यजामहे सुगन्धिं पुष्टिवर्धनम् ।
उर्वारुकमिव बन्धनान् मृत्योर्मुक्षीय मामृतात् ॥

Pronunciation

Om Tryambakam Yajamahe Sugandhim Pushtivardhanam, Urvarukamiva Bandhanan Mrityor Mukshiya Maamritat

We pray to Lord Shiva, who nourishes and protects all. May He free us from the fear of death and suffering, and bless us with good health, strength and inner peace.