Way of Life Part 3

SR No.: 006515
Original Sutra Author: N/A
Author: Bhadraguptasuri
Publisher: Vishvakalyan Prakashan Trust Mehsana
Publication Year: 1986
Total Pages: 348
Language: English
Classification: Book_English & Religion
File Size: 18 MB

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DISCOURSE 12
after coming in, he says, "Mummy, I am feeling hungry. I want food", the mother, if she is sensible, would delay a little, and then slowly she would serve him food. At the same time, she would say in a sweet and suave manner; "Dearie! You should not eat food when you are tired and breathless. If you eat at once, you may get fever and you may also vomit the food you eat". If parents give such advice to their children in their impressionable age, it will have a lasting and wholesome effect.
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BEAR IN MIND THESE POINTS
From the Audience: If parents are ignorant of these principles, how can they give such advice to their children?
Maharajashri : That is really unfortunate. If parents are ignorant, their children cannot acquire culture. If ignorant and uncultured people increase do you realize what a great loss it is to our Sangha? If your minds are eclipsed by attachments and hatred you cannot realize the value of these points :
(1) How should we eat food? (2) When should we eat food?
(3) What food should we eat
(4) What kind of food should not be eaten? and why ? (5) When should we not eat food? and why?
(6) What should we drink?
(7) When should we drink it?
(8) What should we not drink? why ?
(9) How should we be seated for eating our meal? (10) How should we be seated while drinking water? and
why?
Parents should know all these points very well and they should inculcate them in the minds of their innocent children. Parents should instruct their children in such a manner that they understand them. Parents should not get angry when children ask them questions. If there is anything which cannot be explained to their children, parents should tell their children. "Your question is good, I will answer it after thinking a little". Parents should not discourage the natural curiosity of their