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Multidimensional Features And Perspectives Of “Parenting” In Hinduism And Modern Psychology
IntroductionParenting is the art and science of making the next generation. How much a society invests in it determines its course of continuity, prosperity and stability. An aspirational and futuristic society is bound to invest in this process irrespective of the tenets on which it is formed. On the contrary, the fundamental principles that hold it together will have an implication on the process of parenting. Given that the topic is of utmost importance from a societal and civilizational standpoint, this paper intents to present a worldview which makes parenting a liberating experience.
Parenting problemsLet the premise be set on the problems that parents face in current generation. If there were supposedly no problems, this attempt would not have been needed. Here is an incomprehensive list of parental concerns that were gathered from peers. Towards the end of the paper, we would see how the dharmic system can effectively address these issues.
Karma and DharmaThe Purvamimasa sutra opens with Athathodharmajignasa, meaning, ‘starting the inquiry into dharma’. Dharma is for the dualistic world of Karma and is within the realms of avidya.Uttaramimamsa sutra opens with AthathoBrahmajignasa, meaning, ‘starting the inquiry into the Brahman’. Non-dualistic world is not opposed to dharma but is beyond dharma.
Develop AthmagunasThere are eight gunas or qualities that a person has to develop. The term Athma refers to Jivathma of the Dwaithis. Though in reality there is only one Athman which is Nirguna (beyond qualities) we’re not able to perceive the nature of that which is in essentially the Self. As long as the duality exists, the gunas are refined till they’re finally transcended.