Shloka with descriptionsn

ॐ नमः शिवाय

Om Namah Shivaya

This mantra is dedicated to Lord Shiva and means "I bow to Lord Shiva". Chanting it gives inner peace and strength.

सर्वे भवन्तु सुखिनः

Sarve Bhavantu Sukhinah

Meaning: May all beings be happy, may all be free from disease, may all realize what is good, and may no one suffer from sorrow.

वसुदेवाय नमः

Vasudevaya Namah

This mantra is dedicated to Lord Krishna and means "I bow to Lord Vasudeva".

गुरु ब्रह्मा गुरु विष्णुः गुरु देवो महेश्वरः। गुरु साक्षात् परब्रह्म तस्मै श्री गुरवे नमः॥

The Guru is indeed Brahma, the Guru is indeed Vishnu, and the Guru is indeed Maheshwara (Shiva). The Guru is verily the Supreme Brahman. This verse describes the greatness of the Guru, who teaches us, guides us, and leads us in the right direction.

सर्वे भवन्तु सुखिनः, सर्वे सन्तु निरामयाः। सर्वे भद्राणि पश्यन्तु, मा कश्चिद्दुःखभाग्भवेत्॥

May all people be happy, may all be free from illness, may all witness auspiciousness, and may no one have to face sorrow. This verse expresses the wish for the welfare and prosperity of our society so that together we can build a better community.

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

May we both be protected, may we both be nourished, may we both work together with energy, may our study be filled with brilliance, and may we not bear enmity towards each other. This Shanti Mantra prays for peace, prosperity, and unity in our lives.

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

O Lord with a curved trunk, a large body, and a radiance like that of millions of suns, may You always remove obstacles from all my endeavors. Worshiping Lord Ganesha ensures that all tasks are completed without any hindrance.

सर्वमङ्गलमाङ्गल्ये शिवे सर्वार्थसाधिके। शरण्ये त्र्यम्बके गौरि नारायणि नमोऽस्तु ते॥

O Auspicious One of all auspiciousness, the fulfiller of all desires, the compassionate one to those who seek refuge, the three-eyed one, O Gauri, O Narayani, I bow to you. By praising Goddess Lakshmi, one attains wealth, prosperity, and good fortune.

या देवी सर्वभूतेषु मातृरूपेण संस्थिता। नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमो नमः॥

To the Goddess who resides in all beings in the form of the mother, I offer my salutations again and again. Worshiping Goddess Durga destroys all difficulties and grants strength.

रामाय रामभद्राय रामचन्द्राय वेधसे। रघुनाथाय नाथाय सीतायाः पतये नमः॥

Salutations to Rama, Ramabhadra, Ramachandra, and Raghunatha, the husband of Sita. Worshiping Lord Rama brings righteousness, virtue, and truth into one’s life.

Shlokas and Their Meanings