Morning ritual kids: 3 essential shlokas

कराग्रे वसते लक्ष्मी: करमध्ये सरस्वती । करमूले तु गोविंद: प्रभाते करदर्शनम् ।

Karaagre Vasate Lakshmi, Karamadhye Saraswati ।Karamoole Tu Govinda, Prabhaate Karadarshanam ॥

Significance of this mantra

The mantra says that at the top of our palm resides Goddess Lakshmi, at the middle of the palm resides Goddess Saraswati, and at the bottom resides Lord Vishnu or Govind.

​We must look at our palms first thing in the morning to get the divine blessings.​

​ब्रह्मा मुरारिस्त्रिपुरांतकारी भानुः शशी भूमिसुतो बुधश्च

। गुरुश्च शुक्रः शनिराहुकेतवः कुर्वन्तु सर्वे मम सुप्रभातम् ।Brahmaa Muraaris-TripuraantakaariiBhaanuh Shashii Bhuumisuto Budhash-Ca Gurush-Ca Shukrah Shani-Raahu-KetavahKurvantu Sarve Mama Suprabhaatam

Significance of this mantra

Chanting this mantra helps to gain cosmic energy from Brahma, Vishnu, Shiva and the planetary gods.

​Pay respect to the Supreme power by folding your hands and offer the prayer.​

समुद्र-वसने देवि, पर्वत-स्तन-मंडिते । विष्णु-पत्नि नमस्तुभ्यं, पाद-स्पर्शं क्षमस्व मे ॥

Samudra vasane devi parvatastanamaṇḍale ।viṣṇupatni namastubhyaṁ pādasparśaṁ kṣamasvame ॥

Significance of this mantra

Here you are asking for forgiveness from mother earth before touching the ground with your feet.

​Do this first thing in the morning or during your regular puja time.​

​Teach your kids to chant these mantras early in the morning.​