11 Powerful Hindu Mantras Every Child Must Chant.

Every Hindu Child Must Learn & Chant These 11 Powerful Mantras.

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Mantras are the combination of such phrases that are extremely powerful and works wonder if chanted properly and with consistency. Their sound and vibrations are very powerful when you chant in the rhythmic way. They are used to call upon the divine energy to fulfill the desired wishes. Strong mantras can be taught to kids at an early age to help foster attention, happiness, and a feeling of spirituality.

These are 11 potent Hindu mantras that all children should be familiar with:

1. Om Namah Shivaye..!!
Meaning: I give thanks to Lord Shiva, the auspicious one who is the destroyer of negativity and ignorance and the ultimate reality.

2. Om Gan Ganpataye Namah..!!
Meaning: “I bow to Lord Ganesha, the supreme being who removes obstacles and grants wisdom and success.”

3. Om Ghrani Suryaye Namah..!!
Meaning: I give thanks to the Sun God, who is the origin of all life and vitality.

4. Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaye..!!
Meaning: I bow to To the Almighty Lord, who possesses all the qualities of God including wisdom, might, and joy.

5. Om Trayambhakam Yajamahe Sugandhim Pushti Vardhanam
Urvarukmiv Bandhanan Mrityor Mukshiya Mamritaat..!!
Meaning: We bow to Lord Shiva, the three-eyed deity who nourishes and heals. May he give us immortality and free us from the shackles of death and fear.

6. Om Bhur Bhuvah Swaha Tatsavitur Vareniyam Bhargo Devasya Dheemahi Dhiyoyonaha Prachodyaat..!!
Meaning: “Showing gratitude towards the Sun, who represents the power, vitality and enlightenment.”

7. Saraswathi Namasthubhyam, Varadey Kaama Roopinee Vidhyarambham Karishyami, Sidhir Bhavathu Mey Sada..!!
Meaning: “Salutations to the Goddess Saraswati, the Goddess of knowledge and wisdom” and children can recite this mantra before starting their studies.

8. Karagre Vasate lakshami Karamadhye Saraswati, Karamule Tu Govinda Prabhate Karadarsanam..!!
Meaning: “I bow to Goddess Lakshmi, the provider of wealth and prosperity, Goddess Saraswati, the Goddess of Knowledge and Lord Vishnu, the preserver of  this universe” This Shloka should be recited in the morning after waking up.

9. Hare Ram Hare Ram Ram Ram Hare Hare Hare Krishna Hare Krishna Krishna Krishna Hare Hare..!!
Meaning: “I surrender to the Lord Vishnu and Lord Krishna, another form of Lord Vishnu” This is the Krishna Maha Mantra and can be recited anytime in a day.

10. Gurur Brahma Gurur Vishnu Gurur Devo Maheshwara Gurur Sakshaat Parbrahma Tasmaye Shree Guruve Namah..!!
Meaning: “I bow to the Trinity God (The Creator-Brahma, The Preserver-Vishnu and The Destroyer-Maheshweara) in the form of Guru.”

11. Ya Devi Sarvabhooteshu Vidhya Roopen Sansthita Namastasyaye
Namastasyaye Namastasyaye Namo Namah..!!
Meaning: “I bow to the divine feminine energy, the Goddess of knowledge and devotees show their humility, and gratitude towards the Goddess”

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__This was first published in TOI on Dec 18, 2024.