Right Age to Read Bhagwad Gita?
Why there is no age consideration for the reading the Bhagavad Gita?
The Bhagavad Gita written by Ved Vyasa more than 5000 years ago is a sacred dialogue between Lord Krishna and King Arjuna. Happening in the middle of a battlefield and in the middle of a war, the thoughts exchanged by the two men soon become a great inspirational text.
The Gita, was an integral part of India’s culture, history, philosophy, knowledge, literature, mythology and spirituality. With the advent of technology and fast paced lives for once the touch to this very root of the being was starting to be forgotten. It was then, that few wise men realized that the philosophy is not only relevant in daily lives but also reveals corporate lessons. Since then there is no turning back, India and many other parts of the world have started embracing the Bhagavad Gita as a backbone to their stressed lives.
The question that often comes up here is which is the right age to read The Gita?
The Bhagavad Gita has something to offer to every generation, every age group and every mindset. Children between the ages of 6–12 years, with their fresh mindset, have the ability to absorb much more than even adults. This is also the reason why the old practice of Gurukul education system has the study of Gita imbibed in its curriculum.
Many researches done in this field suggest that the child’s brain is capable of developing linguistic, memory, creativity, inference, concentration and excellent listening skills.
Exposing them to the learning of Gita at this age would be the best thing done for the child. However, having said that it is also known the kind of distractions and aspirations children have. It may become a challenge for them to read the original form of it, nevertheless they can start with reading the simpler forms of it.
Another interesting way to get the children to know about the Gita is getting them listen commentaries on it.
In fact research has also discovered that exposing infants and toddlers to the chants of Gita, help their mental, physical and spiritual growth.
Today the Gita is available online in different languages, different forms ( audio, video, comic, novels).
Also, anytime above the age of 11 years depending upon your appetite, you can choose among the various options available.
Gita can be read anytime and anywhere by anyone. The context of the dialogue is so unique and interesting that it will seem relevant to you at whatever stage of life you are in and whatever situations you are dealing with.
Watch live Bhagavad Gita discourse by Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar.
Author:
Priyanka Gupta is a finance and strategy enthusiast from Sri Sri University, busy exploring Mumbai and it’s delicious food when she is isn’t working at Amar Chitra Katha. She turned down a job offer from a mainstream capital market based company to do something exciting. Meditation, love, food, adventure,travel and reading-is what she is made up of!
