Dharma Made Simple: How Kids Can Learn Right from Wrong
- myNachiketa
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Updated: 17 hours ago
Have you ever wondered what makes a choice right or wrong? Or why does helping others feel good while hurting someone feel bad? In Hindu philosophy, the idea of Dharma helps us understand this. Can you imagine a game where everyone follows the rules and plays fairly? That’s what dharma is all about! It teaches us to do what is right and kind, not just for ourselves but for everyone around us.
myNachiketa presents Dharma Made Simple: How Kids Can Learn Right from Wrong
What is Dharma?
Dharma is a Sanskrit word that means doing what is right and good. It’s about making choices that help us grow and learn while caring for others. In Hindu mythology, we learn a lot about dharma through the lives of great heroes like Arjuna and Bhagwan Krishna, who always tried to do what was right. It is also one of the four Purusharthas of Hindu Philosophy.
For instance, in the Bhagavad Gita, Shri Krishna teaches Arjuna about the importance of doing one’s duty without worrying about the outcomes. This lesson is valuable for all of us!
How Does Dharma Teach What Is Right and Wrong?
Dharma helps us understand what is good for us and for others. It’s like a teacher in our life who guides us and gives us directions in life’s challenges. Each time you face a decision, think about what your heart tells you and what is fair to everyone involved.
Krishna's teachings often remind us to look deeper into our hearts and find the wisdom that lies within every situation.
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Shloka from Bhagavad Gita
श्रेयान्स्वधर्मो विगुणः परधर्मात्स्वनुष्ठितात्।
स्वधर्मे निधनं श्रेयः परधर्मो भयावहः॥
Shreyan swadharmo vigunah paradharmat swanushthitat
Swadharme nidhanam shreyah paradharmo bhayavahah
This means it is better to do your own duty imperfectly than to do another’s duty perfectly. Following your own duty is safe and leads to true success, while doing someone else’s duty can be dangerous.
How Can Kids Select the Right Choice:
Here are some simple ways kids can use Dharma every day:
Ask yourself: “Will this hurt anyone?” If yes, it’s probably not the right choice.
Think about kindness: Would this action make someone happy or sad?
Remember your heart: If it feels good and honest, it’s likely the right thing to do.
Follow role models: Watch how good people like parents, teachers, or even heroes in stories act.
By following Dharma, kids can make choices that help them grow into brave, kind, and honest people. It’s not always easy, but every small right choice makes a big difference!
Real-Life Examples of Dharma
Helping Your Friends: If you see a friend struggling with their homework, offer to help. This is an act of kindness and dharma.
Sharing with Others: Sharing your toys or books with siblings or classmates shows you care.
Telling the Truth: Being honest, just like Yudhishthira, is following the path of righteousness. Yudhishthira, from the Mahabharata, always spoke the truth, even in challenging times. He faced difficulties but stood firm in his dharma as a righteous king and is often called "Dharm Raj Yudhishthir".
Bhagwan Shri Ram from the Ramayana is a perfect example of someone who always followed Dharma. Even though he was the rightful heir to the throne, he did not want to break his father’s promise. When he was asked to go into exile, he accepted it because it was the right thing to do for his family and his kingdom. Shri Ram shows us that following Dharma means keeping your promises, doing what is right, and caring for others, even when it is difficult.
So, kids, let’s be heroes in our own lives by following our dharma. By listening to our hearts, thinking of others, and choosing kindness, we can follow Dharma every day. Embrace the lessons of Shri Krishna, Bhagwan Ram, and others, and let your actions make this world a better place!
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