9 Sanskrit Shlokas To Recite After Waking Up

Producer: Peuli Bakshi Editor: Manuj Yadav

कराग्रे वसते लक्ष्मी (Karagre Vasate Lakshmi): It means "At the top of the hand resides Goddess Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth."

सुप्रभातं (Suprabhatam): It is a traditional morning prayer to Lord Vishnu to receive his blessings and positivity in life.

कायेन वाचा मनसेन्द्रियैर्वा (Kāyena Vācā Manasēndriyairvā): It means "Whatever I perform with my body, speech, mind, or senses."

करचरणकृतं वाक्कायजं कर्मजं वा (Karacharankritam Vākkāyajam Karmajam Vā): A prayer for seeking forgiveness for any wrong actions performed knowingly or unknowingly.

ऊँ आपो हिष्ठा मयोभुवस्था न॑ ऊर्जे दधातन। (Om Apo Hishtaa Mayobhuvasthaa Na Urje Dadhaatana): A shloka acknowledging the importance of water in our lives.

कौस्तुभं कौस्तुभेनोपेतं दधाना ताराभृतां वरा (Kaustubham Kaustubhēnopētam Dadhānā Tārābhrutām Varā): It is a  prayer to Goddess Saraswati, for receiving happiness, wealth and prosperity.

आयुर्द्रोणेन्द्रशिरा (Āyurdrōṇēndraśirā): It is a prayer for a long and healthy life. Reciting it after waking up can be a good practice.

सर्वे भवन्तु सुखिन (Sarve Bhavantu Sukhinah): It is a peace mantra meaning "May all be happy", seeking bliss for you and your family.

उदिते रविसंकाशे (Udite Ravisaṅkāśe): A shloka praising the rising sun, to start your day on a calm and blessed note.