Understand Your Child, Not Just Raise Them

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 By Nitesh Srivastava | New Inspiration  Parenting is not just about giving instructions or fulfilling responsibilities— It’s also about listening, understanding, and emotionally connecting with your child. In today’s fast-paced, digital world, children need more understanding than ever before. Understanding Begins with Listening   Many children hesitate to share their feelings because they fear being judged, scolded, or misunderstood. But when parents listen with patience and without interruption, children open up. Instead of reacting quickly, try asking: 👉 “What made you feel that way?” 👉 “Do you want to talk about it?” Empathy builds trust. Don’t Just Hear—Feel What They’re Saying   Children may not always express themselves clearly. Sometimes silence, anger, or even tears are signs of emotional overload. As a parent, be sensitive to their unspoken words. A gentle hug, a calm tone, or just being present can mean everything. Understand Their World The world yo...

Swami Vivekananda: The Voice of Modern Indian Spirituality

Swami Vivekananda, originally named Narendranath Datta (also spelled Dutt), was born on 12 January 1863 in Calcutta (now Kolkata) and passed away on 4 July 1902 near the same city. A prominent Hindu spiritual leader and reformer, he sought to bridge Indian spiritual traditions with Western progress and materialism, believing that both could enhance each other. For him, the highest reality was the divine self within, and serving humanity was the noblest goal.

Coming from an upper-middle-class Kayastha family, he was educated in a Western-style university where he studied philosophy, Christianity, and science. These influences shaped his worldview, prompting him to engage in social reform, including women’s education, and fight against child marriage and illiteracy through his association with the Brahmo Samaj. He later became the most renowned disciple of Ramakrishna Paramahamsa, who emphasized the unity of all religions.

Vivekananda focused on the universal and humanistic messages of the Vedas, placing service to others above ritualistic practices. He revitalized Hinduism by promoting its practical and spiritual aspects rather than its passive elements. His efforts took him to the West, where he introduced Vedanta philosophy to audiences in the United States and Britain. His speech at the 1893 Parliament of the World's Religions in Chicago earned him global recognition as a powerful orator and representative of Hindu thought.
                  In 1897, he returned to India with a few Western followers and established the Ramakrishna Mission at Belur Math near Kolkata. His vision centered on perfection through service, and he reshaped the ideals of Vedanta for the modern era. Despite living only two years into the 20th century, Vivekananda left a lasting impact on both Eastern and Western thought.

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