The Power of Patience: Superpower for Children
- myNachiketa
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Have you ever seen a bud slowly turn into a beautiful flower? Have you ever waited for your turn on the playground? Or tried again and again while learning something new? That feeling of waiting calmly and not giving up is called patience, and it is one of the greatest superpowers in life. Sometimes, when we want something to happen quickly, we can feel a little frustrated. But if we take a moment and breathe, we can learn that waiting can be a wonderful journey.
myNachiketa presents The Power of Patience: Superpower for Children
What is Patience?
Patience means staying calm even when things take time, and not getting upset when things don’t happen immediately. It means waiting without getting sad or angry. Imagine you are waiting for your favourite toy to be delivered. Instead of feeling grumpy, you can use that time to plan a fun game to play with it once it arrives! This shows how patience can help us make the best of any situation.
Why is Patience Important?
In our wonderful stories from Hindu scriptures, we learn about many Gods and Goddesses who displayed the virtue of patience. For example, in the Ramayana, Goddess Sita patiently waited for Bhagwan Ram to rescue her, showing us that sometimes, waiting can lead to amazing rewards. In the Mahabharata, the Pandavas showed patience during their long exile, trusting that truth and dharma would eventually win. Even little Dhruva, from the Puranas, sat in deep meditation for months with a peaceful and patient heart until he received Bhagwan Vishnu’s blessings. These stories remind us that patience isn’t just waiting; it is believing that good things will come when the time is right and keeping a calm heart while we walk the path of truth.
In the Bhagavad Gita, Bhagwan Krishna teaches us about patience. He says:
युक्तः कर्मफलम् त्यक्त्वा शान्तिम् आप्नोति नैष्ठिकीम्।
Yuktah karmaphalam tyaktva shantim apnoti naishthikim.
A wise and disciplined person, who performs actions without attachment to the results, attains everlasting peace.
Patience means giving your best without rushing for results. A patient person works steadily, does not panic if results take time, and stays calm even if success is delayed. This is exactly what Shri Krishna teaches: focus on effort, not instant reward.
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How Can Kids Practice Patience?
Here are some fun ways for you to practice patience every day:
Breathing Games: When you feel impatient, take a deep breath in slowly, like you are filling up a balloon, and then breathe out gently. This helps you calm down!
Create a Waiting Jar: Every time you have to wait for something, like your turn to play, drop a small token in the jar. Count how many tokens you have at the end of the week. It will show you how much you’re learning to wait!
Story Time: Read a book every night before bed. It teaches you patience to wait for the story's satisfying ending.
Plant a Seed: Grow a plant in a pot. Water it, and watch it every day! It teaches you how patience helps things grow and blossom.
Cooking Together: Help in the kitchen. A yummy dish takes time to cook, and you'll learn how each step is important to create something delicious!
Applying Patience in Daily Life
Waiting for milk to cool before drinking
Completing drawings slowly and neatly
Learning a new sport without giving up
Sharing toys and waiting for your turn
Reading slowly and understanding better
Every little effort counts!
Some Powerful Quotes on Patience from Ancient Wisdom
These teachings from the Gita, Vedas, and Upanishads explain patience beautifully:
Stay calm in both joy and sorrow
दुःखेष्वनुद्विग्नमनाः सुखेषु विगतस्पृहः। (Bhagavad Gita 2.56)
Dukheshu anudvigna manah sukheshu vigata sprihah.
A wise person remains calm, regardless of whether things go well or not. A patient person will not give up in difficulties, will not be carried away by happiness.
2. Be patient, everything is temporary
आगमापायिनोऽनित्यास्तांस्तितिक्षस्व भारत। (Bhagavad Gita 2.14)
Agama apayino anityas tam titikshasva Bharata.
Good times and bad times come and go; be patient through all of them.
A calm mind brings freedom
मन एव मनुष्याणां कारणं बन्धमोक्षयोः। (Brahma Bindu Upanishad 2)
Manah eva manushyanam karanam bandha mokshayoh.
The mind alone is the cause of bondage and freedom. When we practice patience, we learn to calm our minds and thus feel happy and strong.
Patience is a divine quality
शमो दमस्तपः शौचं क्षान्तिरार्जवमेव च। (Bhagavad Gita 2.14)
Shamo damas tapah shaucham kshantir arjavam eva cha.
A noble person is one who has a calm mind, control over their senses, lives with discipline, maintains purity of thoughts and actions, practices patience and forgiveness, and lives with honesty and sincerity.
Conclusion
So, dear children, remember that the power of patience is like a treasure hidden inside you. As you cultivate this superpower, you will find yourself blooming, like that beautiful flower, ready to take on life with excitement and joy. The next time you feel the urge to rush things, take a deep breath and remember that good things come to those who wait!
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