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बच्चे की परवरिश कैसे हो? || आचार्य प्रशांत (2017)
आचार्य प्रशांत
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Childhood
Parenting
Education
Spirituality
Conditioning
Kabir Saheb
Innocence
Discipline
Description

Acharya Prashant explains that the psychological roots of most adult problems are established during childhood, often by the age of fifteen. He observes that schools and home environments frequently damage children, turning them into robotic, fearful, and insensitive individuals. He describes schools as institutions driven by greed that have replaced the role of true righteousness, while parents often contribute to this damage out of ignorance. He asserts that much of what is called spirituality in adulthood is actually an attempt to repair the damage caused by a spoiled childhood. Acharya Prashant emphasizes the urgent need for wise parenting and a transformation in the education system. He suggests that parents should introduce children to spiritual literature, such as the verses of Kabir Saheb or Aesop's fables, to provide them with a defense against negative societal conditioning. He distinguishes between innocence and immaturity, noting that modern consumer culture deliberately promotes immaturity to sell products. He encourages a household atmosphere centered on discipline, gratitude, and respect, suggesting practices like chanting, expressing thanks before meals, and traditional gestures of respect to help dissolve the ego. Finally, he clarifies that his focus is on hardcore spirituality—characterized by understanding and surrender—rather than mere ritualism. He argues that while rituals should not replace wisdom, one must not discard profound spiritual teachings in the name of rejecting tradition. By fostering a spiritual environment at home, parents can ensure the well-being of the child and the entire family, preventing the deep-seated psychological holes that otherwise persist throughout life.