Shloka is a verse, phrase, proverb or hymn of praise, usually composed in the name of god.  In simple terms they can be called "prayer".  Most of them are in Sanskrit - one of the oldest languages which originated in India.   These have been passed on to us by our ancestors.  They are believed to have a clensing power for the brain.  is a verse, phrase, proverb or hymn of praise, usually composed in the name of god.  In simple terms they can be called "prayer".  Most of them are in Sanskrit - one of the oldest languages which originated in India.   These have been passed on to us by our ancestors.  They are believed to have a cleansing power for the brain.