Kama Explained to Kids: Lessons of Joy in Everyday Life
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Have you ever felt a warm, exciting feeling when you see your favourite toy, taste something delicious, or spend time with your best friend? That’s a wonderful feeling called Kama! In Hinduism, Kama refers to desires, joys, and the pleasures of life. It’s like the special sprinkle of happiness that makes our lives bright and colourful! So, let’s understand Kama together and discover how it can teach us about joy in everyday life.
myNachiketa presents Kama Explained to Kids: Lessons of Joy in Everyday Life
What is Kama?
Kama is a Sanskrit word that means pleasure, love, and enjoyment. It's one of the four important goals in life according to Hindu philosophy, known as the Purusharthas. The four Purusharthas are Dharma (duty), Artha (wealth), Kama (desire), and Moksha (liberation). Each one helps us live a balanced and happy life. Kama encourages us to seek joy and happiness through our likes and desires, but it teaches us how to do so wisely!
In the Vedas, which are very important ancient scriptures, Kama is discussed as something that is beautiful and pleasurable. It reminds us that feeling happy is an important part of life! Just like how flowers bloom beautifully, it’s okay for us to seek happiness and express our joy.
Krishna's Teachings on Kama
In the Bhagavad Gita, Shri Krishna explains to Arjuna how enjoying life is important, but balancing it with duties and responsibilities is key to happiness. He tells us to enjoy life’s pleasures but also to remember what is right and wrong — that's Dharma.
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Just like in a game, if everyone follows the rules and plays fairly, everyone has fun! Shri Krishna wants us to enjoy our wishes wisely, ensuring we don’t hurt others in the process.
How Can Children Learn About Kama?
Learning about Kama as kids means understanding what makes you happy while remembering to be kind and responsible.
Talk about Desires: Think about what makes you happy! Is it a favourite book, playing outside, or a yummy snack? These are your desires, and it’s great to enjoy them!
Share Joy: Share what makes you happy with your friends and family. It could be a game, a song, or a joke! When we share joy, it grows even more!
Balance Your Choices: Sometimes, you might want many toys, but it’s also important to share or save money for something special. This helps balance your desires.
Dear children, life is not only about work or rules; it is also about laughter, friendship, creativity, and love. But just like we should not eat too many sweets, we should also not follow our desires too much. Too much Kama without control can make us forget other important things in life.
To control desires (Kama) and enjoy them wisely, learn self-discipline. For example, enjoy treats, games, or toys, but also remember to study, help others, and take care of yourselves.
Bhagwan Krishna, in the Bhagavad Gita, teaches that we should enjoy the good things in life but not become slaves to our desires. He says that by understanding our feelings and being calm, we can enjoy life without getting trapped in too much craving.
Bhagavad Gita Shloka
काम एष क्रोध एष रजोगुणसमुद्भवः।
महाशनो महापाप्मा विद्ध्येनमिह वैरिणम्॥
Kama esa krodha esa rajo-guna-samudbhavah
Mahashano maha-papma viddhy enam iha vairinam
Meaning: This desire (kama) and anger (krodha) come from the mode of passion (rajo-guṇa). They are greedy, dangerous, and they eat up all wisdom. Know them as your greatest enemies.
Bhagwan Krishna tells Arjuna that the real enemy is not outside but inside us. When we want something too much (like too many sweets, toys, or always wanting to win), that is kama (desire). And when we don’t get it, we get angry (krodha). These two can make us unhappy and even harm others.
So, Krishna teaches us: enjoy life, but don’t let desires and anger control you. Be calm, share, and know when to stop. That way, we can be stronger than our desires!
So, kids, let’s embrace the joy of Kama! We can make our lives beautiful by enjoying our desires wisely and sharing that joy with others. Just as Krishna taught us, a good balance is the key to true happiness! Let’s celebrate our desires, but let’s do it with kindness in our hearts and choose to fill the world with joy every day!
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