कराग्रे वसते लक्ष्मीः करमध्ये सरस्वती ।
करमूले तु गोविन्दः प्रभाते करदर्शनम् ॥
Kara-Agre Vasate Lakssmiih Kara-Madhye Sarasvatii |
Kara-Muule Tu Govindah Prabhaate Kara-Darshanam ||
Meaning:
1: At the Top of the Palm dwell Devi Lakshmi, and at the Middle of the Palm dwell Devi Saraswati,
2: At the Bottom of the Palm dwell Sri Govinda; therefore one should Look at one’s Palms in the Early Morning and contemplate on them.
Introduction
It was an exotic evening filled with tranquillity, seated in a majestic hall embellished by intricately woven drapery, with the enchanting fragrance of scented candles and delicately hung jasmines, with a soft glow of kaleidoscopic lights, esteemed audience await in reverent silence .
And as the curtains rise the legendary maestro K.J. Jesudas takes the centre stage, his ethereal voice weaving a spell of magic with his rendition of the famous strotra Bhajagovindam’ transporting all to a realm of tranquillity with the divine shlokas of the unique work Bhajagovindam.
What exactly is a Shloka?
The word ‘Shloka’ is derived from the Sanskrit root ‘Shru’ which means ‘to hear’. Shlokas have been an integral part of Hindu scriptures and have been used for centuries in religious rituals and ceremonies mane are direct invocations to deities. They are believed to have been composed by an ancient sages and saints to convey deep spiritual truths and wisdom in a concise and melodious form. Reciting shlokas is considered a powerful way to invoke divine blessings to bring peace and harmony into one’s life.
These shlokas are supposed to carry divine and sacred vibrations, specially when chanted with the correct rhythm and pronunciation.
Importance of shlokas
- Preservation of Culture and Tradition.
In the oral tradition of India, Shloka recitation has been a way to preserve and transmit
Significance of Shlokas
Shlokas though small, carry humongous philosophical insights and life lessons that bring out great virtues like truth, honesty, compassion, humanity and devotion.
As most of the Shlokas are based on the great rituals of Hinduism and also the significant ceremonies performed, it helps in the continuation of these
Divine connection of Shlokas
Yes, Shlokas are divine and magical. They have power of bring peace and tranquillity into our lives. When we recite these three to four lined verses written in Sanskrit, we are connecting with a higher energy that fills our hearts with immense joy and wisdom. It’s like a little prayer that shows our gratitude and respect for all the good things in life. So, let’s learn and recite shlokas to fill our hearts with happiness and our minds with positivity.
Benefits of Reciting shlokas for children
- Reciting shlokas improve their pronunciation and vocabulary as most of shlokas are written, in the ‘Devabhasha’ ‘Sanskritam’. It helps them to understand other languages also better as ‘Sanskrit’ is the mother of most Indian languages.
- Reciting and learning Shlokas helps them to connect with their cultural heritage and incorporate the rich ancient wisdom in their lives.
- Reciting and learning shlokas early in their life lays a strong spiritual foundation.
- Reciting shlokas with concentration creates a calm nature in them and reduces emotional instability and anxiety in them and helps in stress management, by reciting shlokas regularly.
- Helps them to have an excellent memory, concentration and a love for rhythmic patterns in the life, and positively affect cognitive functioning of the brain.
- Reciting simple and beautiful shlokas is soothing to their minds and helps them to also improve their verbal skills and makes them more happy and keeps their mind alert.
- Thus chanting shlokas comes with an abundant of physical, mental and developmental benefits.
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Conclusion
Thus friends,
In the grand realm of the universe learning shlokas, which are nothing but sacred verses from our ancient texts, can deepen our spiritual understanding and connection with the super divine power. These timeless teachings can help us deal with our day-to-day challenges in a better way and understand our place in the universe; cultivating a sense of inner peace, clarity and purpose. Our ancestors used this holy learning method and chanted sacred sounds in the form of shlokas to communicate with celestial souls.
Our mental wellbeing, memory and cognitive capabilities will improve by memorization and recitation of these capsules of wisdom.
This will help in promoting mindfulness, reduce stress as these recitations require incessant attention and introspection.
By integrating this divine habit of recitation into our daily lives we not only nurture our spiritual goals but also traverse on a journey of self-discovery and enlightenment.
Thus, we can align our inner and outer world brilliantly in perfect harmony and scintillating balance. So let these secret power-ups in the form of shlokas catapult their minds and hearts of the kids who learn them to greater realms, while making their learning excellent and fun full.
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