Top 10 Upanishad Teachings for Kids
- myNachiketa
- Jun 12
- 4 min read
The Upanishads are ancient Indian texts filled with stories, ideas, and life lessons. The Upanishads encourage us to ask questions like, "Who am I?" and "What makes me truly happy?" They are like conversations between wise teachers and curious students, just like when you ask questions to your teachers and parents.
myNachiketa presents teachings of the Upanishads for small children to read and apply in their daily life. Each lesson encourages kindness, truth, focus, and self-awareness, helping them grow into thoughtful and compassionate individuals.
Top 10 Upanishad Teachings for Kids
Brahman (Consciousness) – The Invisible Power Everywhere
There is a big, invisible power known as Brahman. It is everywhere—in the sky, trees, animals, and even inside us! Brahman is the ultimate reality that exists in the entire universe, and is the source of all existence, the consciousness.
Think of sunlight—it shines everywhere and touches everything, even if we can't hold it in our hands. Brahman is like that sunlight! It is inside you, the consciousness that guides you everywhere at all times.
Your Feelings shape your Actions
The way you feel inside decides how you act outside. When you're happy, you share and smile. When you're upset, you might get angry.
If you think happy and kind thoughts, you will speak kind words and do nice things, like helping a friend. But if you're feeling grumpy, you might shout or hurt others, so it’s important to pause and check your feelings before you act. Always keep your thoughts positive and joyful.
Everything is connected to Brahman
All the people, animals, and things in the world are connected to Brahman or God. Nothing is separate from it.
Imagine a big tree with many branches and leaves. Each leaf looks different, but they all belong to the same tree. The Upanishads teach us that all people, animals, and things are like those leaves—they look different on the outside but are connected deep inside.
Atman (The Soul): Your Inner Light, The Great Power
Inside you, there’s a special tiny light called your Atman. This is not a light you can see with your eyes—it’s the light of your soul that makes you feel alive and aware. The Upanishads teach us that this Atman is the same as Brahman, the great power everywhere that never goes away. Even when you're sleeping, your Atman is still there.
Imagine a drop of water in the ocean. The drop is small, but it’s made of the same thing as the whole ocean. Your Atman is like that drop, always connected to the big power.
Your heart is special: The residing place of God
The Upanishads say that our heart is where the divine self (God) lives. It is like a small home of God. When you feel love, kindness, or peace, you are connecting to this divine self in your heart.
Think of your heart as a treasure chest. Inside it is something more precious than gold—your connection to God! When you do something kind or have gratitude, it’s like getting connected to God.
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Your inner self is always peaceful and happy
Your true self is always happy and true. If you find this inner self, you will feel very peaceful and happy. When you connect with this inner self, you feel safe and joyful, no matter what’s happening outside.
When you share your snack, help your parents, or play nicely with friends, you feel warm and happy inside. That’s the joy of your true self! Happiness and peace are always inside you; you just need to explore them.
Meditation helps you find your inner power
Sitting quietly and breathing deeply helps you feel connected to your true self and makes you feel calm and strong. Meditation makes your mind clearer, full of love and wisdom.
When you close your eyes and take slow breaths, it’s like finding a calmness inside you where you can see your reflection. The more you meditate, the easier it becomes to stay calm and strong, even when things around you are busy or noisy.
God is everywhere and in everyone
God isn’t far away. God is right here, all around you, and inside you. God is in every person, every animal, every tree, and even in the flowers and the stars above. This means every time you see someone or something, you are also seeing a little part of God. When you remember this, it becomes easier to be kind and loving to everyone and everything.
When you take care of a pet or water a plant, you’re showing love to God because He is everywhere. Even a smile at a stranger or a small act of kindness to any friend is like thinking of God.
Speak the truth and do good things
The Upanishads teach us that being honest is very important. Always tell the truth, even if it feels difficult, because the truth helps build trust. Doing the right thing means being fair and making the right choices every day.
If you accidentally break something, telling the truth about it is the right thing to do.
Seek knowledge to grow wiser
Seeking knowledge means being curious, asking questions, and never stopping your journey of learning. It helps you grow wiser, kinder, and more capable of facing life’s challenges.
Reading books, knowing about nature, or solving problems teaches you new ideas. Learning isn’t just about books—it’s about understanding people and the world too.
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