Top 10 Bhagavad Gita Shlokas for Kids
- myNachiketa
- Jun 12
- 5 min read
The Bhagavad Gita, with 700 insightful Shlokas, is a guide to living a happy, meaningful, and balanced life. Introducing kids to the Gita’s shlokas at a young age can help them develop essential life skills and values that will stay with them for a lifetime. The Bhagavad Gita helps children understand how to face challenges, manage emotions, and make wise decisions for a successful life.
By learning Bhagavad Gita shlokas, children not only gain wisdom but also develop qualities such as humility, courage, and kindness, which help them grow into responsible and compassionate individuals.
myNachiketa presents the top 10 Bhagavad Gita Shlokas for kids to read and learn, helping them discover the way to live a life of purpose, balance, and joy.
Top 10 Bhagavad Gita Shlokas for Kids
Shloka 1
कर्मण्येवाधिकारस्ते मा फलेषु कदाचन।
मा कर्मफलहेतुर्भूर्मा ते सङ्गोऽस्त्वकर्मणि॥
Karmanye vadhikaraste ma phaleshu kadachan
ma karmaphalahetu bhurma te sango stvakarmani
(Chapter 2, verse 47)
This shloka from the Gita tells us that we have the right only to our actions and not to their results. Do not let the results of your actions be your purpose, and do not be attached to the results.
Children, we should always do good work, but not for a gift in return. Simply because it is the right thing to do, if you help your friend in his/her studies, you should not demand any gift or favour in return.
Shloka 2
पत्रं पुष्पं फलं तोयं यो मे भक्त्या प्रयच्छति।
तदहं भक्त्युपहृतमश्नामि प्रयतात्मन:॥
Patram pushpam phalam toyam yo me bhaktyaa prayachchhati,
tadaham bhaktyupahṛtamashnaami prayataatman
(Chapter 9, verse 26)
In this shloka from the Gita, Shri Krishna says, "If someone offers me a leaf, a flower, a fruit, or even just water with a sense of devotion, I will accept it."
Children, remember that the love and effort we put into what we do is really what matters. Even small things can make a big difference when offered from the heart. If you can't give your friend an expensive gift, even a small handmade card made with love and warmth, expressing your love for them is worth giving.
Shloka 3
यदा यदा हि धर्मस्य ग्लानिर्भवति भारत ।
अभ्युत्थानमधर्मस्य तदात्मानं सृजाम्यहम् ॥
Yada Yada hi dharmasya glanirbhavati bharata,
abhutthanama dharmasya tadat manam srjamyaham
(Chapter 4, verse 7)
This shloka from the Gita teaches us that whenever there is a decline in righteousness and an increase in unrighteousness, O Bharata (Arjuna), at that time I manifest myself.
Children, whenever there is trouble or things go wrong, God will help to fix things and bring back what is good and fair. Sometimes, we don't get good results even when we study hard. At those times, we should keep working hard with the faith that God will help us.
Shloka 4
नैनं छिन्दन्ति शस्त्राणि नैनं दहति पावकः।
न चैनं क्लेदयन्त्यापो न शोषयति मारुतः॥
Nainam chindanti shastrani nainam dahati pavakah
Na chainam kledayantyapo na shoshayati marutah
(Chapter 2, verse 23)
Weapons cannot cut the soul, fire cannot burn it, water cannot wet it, and wind cannot dry it.
Children, the real inside you is safe and strong; nothing can harm it or destroy it. So, do not think of yourself as just a body, but rather a beautiful soul that is brave and forever.
Shloka 5
ब्रह्म अर्पणं ब्रह्मः हविः ब्रह्माग्नौ ब्रह्मणा हुतम्।
ब्रह्मैव तेन गन्तव्यं ब्रह्मकर्मसमाधिना ॥
Brahma arpanam brahma havih brahmagnau brahmana hutam
Brahmaiva tena gantavyam brahmakarma samadhin
(Chapter 4, verse 24)
The act of offering is Brahman (the Supreme), the food or item being offered is also Brahman, and the fire into which it is offered is Brahman. The one making the offering is Brahman too. By focusing the mind on Brahman in every action, one can reach Brahman.
Children, when you share your toys, the act of sharing, the toy you give, and the friend you give it to—all are special and connected. In the same way, everything we do can be special if we do it with kindness and love.
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Shloka 6
विद्या विनयसम्पन्ने ब्राह्मणे गवि हस्तिनि।
शुनि चैव श्वपाके च पण्डिताः समदर्शिनः॥
Vidya vinaya sampanne brahmane gavi hastini।
Shuni chaiva shvapake cha panditah samadarshinah
(Chapter 5, verse 18)
Wise people are kind to everyone — to a good person, a cow, an elephant, a dog, and even someone who is not treated well by others.
Children, you should treat and respect everyone equally, whether a friend or an enemy, a teacher or a stranger. Being kind to everyone makes you a good and wise person. Imagine you’re in school and you meet a new student who looks different or speaks differently. Instead of ignoring or teasing them, you should smile and say hello.
Shloka 7
तत्र: एकाग्रं: मनः कृत्वा: यत: चित्त: इन्द्रिय: क्रियः
उपविश्यासने युञ्ज्यात्: योगम्: आत्म: विशुद्धये:
Tatra Ekagram Manah Kritva Yatah Chittah Indriyah Kriyah
Upavishyasane Yunjyat Yogam Atmah Vishuddhaye
(Chapter 6, verse 12)
One should fix the mind in one place (making it one-pointed), controlling the activities of the mind and senses, sitting firmly on the seat, practising yoga for the purification of the self.
Focus your mind on one thing, stay calm, and control your thoughts and actions. This way, you’ll feel peaceful. Imagine you’re doing your homework, but you get distracted by your toys. Instead, if you focus only on your homework and finish it first, you’ll feel proud and have time to play later. That’s like focusing your mind and staying disciplined.
Shloka 8
समोऽहं सर्वभूतेषु न मे द्वेष्योऽस्ति न प्रियः।
ये भजन्ति तु मां भक्त्या मयि ते तेषु चाप्यहम्॥
Samo'ham sarva bhuteshu na me dveshyosti na priyah
Ye bhajanti tu mam bhaktya mayi te teshu chapyaham
(Chapter 9, verse 29)
I am equal to all beings; I have neither dislike nor preference for anyone. But those who worship me with devotion, they are in me, and I am in them.
Children, treat everyone the same and don’t pick favourites. If you love and care for others, they will feel close to you, and you will feel close to them. Say you have many friends in your class. Instead of liking one friend more than others, treat everyone kindly and fairly.
Shloka 9
मन्मना भव मद् भक्तः मद्याजी मां नमस्कुरु।
मामेवैष्यसि सत्यं ते प्रतिजाने प्रियोऽसि मे॥
Manmana bhava madbhakto madyaji mam namaskuru
Mamevaishyasi satyam te pratijane priyo’asi me
(Chaper 18, verse 65)
Keep your mind fixed on Bhagwan, be a devotee to him and worship him. Offer your respect to him, and you will come to him. This is the promise of Bhagwan, for you are dear to him.
Always think of good and kind things, love and respect everyone, and believe in doing the right thing. When you live like this, you’ll always feel close to God. Example: Help your mother clean up the house or share your toys with a friend, that way you will feel happy and closer to God.
Shloka 10
तेज: क्षमा धृति: शौचमद्रोहो नातिमानिता ।
भवन्ति सम्पदं दैवीम् अभिजातस्य भारत ॥
ejah kshamaa dhritih shaucham adroh naatimaanitaa
Bhavanti sampadam daivim abhijaatasya bhaarata
(Chapter 16, verse 3)
Arjuna, being smart, kind, calm, pure, forgiving, steady, loveful, and humble, are the divine qualities of a noble person.
Being bright and kind, patient and pure-hearted, not holding grudges, and not being proud are very special qualities. If you have these, you are like a shining star who spreads goodness everywhere! Children, if you share your toys with friends, keep your things tidy, and never boast about being better than others, you are showing these wonderful qualities.
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