Query: Hindu
Religion... How old is Hindu religion!
Kaivalya
Jnani:
Hinduism never drives children away. Rather... it imbibes in children a
great sense of spirituality. How?
In every Hindu household one may find pictures of Lord Krishna about two
years of age. This picture depicts the godly powers young Krishna had barely two years old. Hinduism religion
is ripe with stories of godly people who in their childhood showed exemplary strength of
character.
This depiction clearly reflects upon the thinking of Hindu children. No
Hindu child ever fears any God. Seeing the picture of child Krishna dancing on the hood of Kalia naga (the
multi faced king of Cobras) ... I have seen children dance with joy. This gives an impetus to their thinking
that there is nothing to fear the gods.
Storytelling is common in Hindu households... particularly when the story
relates to the childhood times of various gods in Hinduism. In Hinduism nothing adverse has been written
about different gods that would reflect badly on children.
The stories of the two boys of King Rama who lived in exile with their mother devi Sita is also pictured in
detail. Instances are galore! What Hinduism actually teaches children is... To become God fearing! It is only then
they shall be able to face life head-on.
Hindu children never grow with fear... by the time they grow up they have
learnt the inner meaning of compassion and forgiveness. Hinduism at large has so much to teach to children...
so many scriptures... so much literature one can lay hands upon!
Essay by: Kaivalya
Jnani ... One who realized self in his life time! Send your query!
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