Why Dhārmic parenting?
The Hindu tradition has always valued the Grhastha Ashrama - the life of the householder, most of all. They are the safe-keepers of resources and progenitors forming the critical link between that which is about to perish and that which is newly growing.
Parents have the responsibility of not just educating their children academically but also equipping them to face life’s challenges and contribute meaningfully to their societies.
Is Dharma and are Dhārmic values relevant today?
The world is witnessing an all-time low level of well-being. The two-year-long pandemic has amplified this state of being and also shown us the horrors of loneliness, anxiety, poor immunity and most importantly, an emerging cultural identity crisis.
A closer study into a Dharmic life and one will realize how all of these challenges are intrinsically inter-connected - individuals, society and the world are in constant dialogue.
The state of the world is a reflection of the state of the average individual and vice versa.
Dharma by its very definition being contextual, all-encompassing and enlivening is timeless. Living life in accordance with Dharma is therefore not just an esoteric concept but a necessity needing our urgent attention....
The world is witnessing an all-time low level of well-being. The two-year-long pandemic has amplified this state of being and also shown us the horrors of loneliness, anxiety, poor immunity and most importantly, an emerging cultural identity crisis.
A closer study into a Dharmic life and one will realise how all of these challenges are intrinsically inter-connected - individuals, society and the world are in constant dialogue.
The state of the world is a reflection of the state of the average individual and vice versa.
Dharma by its very definition being contextual, all-encompassing and enlivening is timeless. Living life in accordance with Dharma is therefore not just an esoteric concept but a necessity needing our urgent attention....
Unfortunately, an increasing trend in today’s times is that parents do feel this need to nourish their children holistically, but are not exposed to authentic tools or practices to guide them.
Our Intention
We are able to recognise this need to bring meaningful Dhārmic practices to parents. And so, we seek to:
Create awareness
About the need for Dhārmic parenting
Facilitate safe spaces
For like-minded parents to deliberate and share some of their challenges and techniques for parenting
Connect parents with experts
In the Hindu tradition who can offer intelligent tools or practices to enable Dhārmic parenting