This encounter turned an ordinary book distribution moment
into a tender invitation to introduce Lord Krishna to the next generation.
I offered him a copy of Srimad Bhagavad Gita.
“Why only Bhagavad Gita but…?” he asked
curiously.
I smiled and began quoting just a few of the treasures
waiting inside:
Self-realization
Our eternal relationship with God
The mysteries of nature
The difference between body and soul
The secret of real, lasting happiness
The beauty of surrender
The path of devotional service (Bhakti)
Supreme knowledge
Karma Yoga
And so much more…
“All these can be known through this supreme
scripture,” I explained.
Then I asked if his daughter (sitting with him) knows about
Lord Krishna!
A thoughtful silence followed.
I gently continued, “Show her the beautiful pictures
that are also there in this book of Lord Krishna and his teachings. Let her ask
curious questions about them. She’ll be happy exploring, and so will you.
Please read it together and pass on these eternal values to your children and
the coming generations—as much as you can.”
His expression softened. “Ohk, please show me this
book.”
As I handed it over, the joy was palpable.
All glories to Srila Prabhupada, whose Bhagavad Gita, As It
Is, brings divine illustrations and profound wisdom straight into family life.
This moment is a beautiful reminder: The Bhagavad Gita isn’t
just for adults seeking answers; it’s a family treasure. Its stories, pictures,
and teachings naturally invite questions from children—“Who is Krishna riding
on the chariot?” “Why is Arjuna looking worried?” “What is that beautiful place
with peacocks and cows?” Those innocent curiosities become doorways to
devotion, planting seeds of bhakti that can last lifetimes.
When we share the Gita with our children, we’re not just
giving them a book—we’re giving them roots in the eternal, wings of real
happiness, and the certainty that they are loved by the Supreme Friend.
To every parent reading this: Your child’s curiosity is
sacred. A few minutes with the Gita’s pictures today could become their
favorite childhood memory tomorrow—and the beginning of a lifelong love for Lord
Krishna.
What’s one small way you’d like to introduce Lord Krishna to
the young ones in your life? Share in the comments—your idea might inspire
someone else’s beautiful beginning!
More heart-touching real-life stories coming soon, all
weaving towards a book filled with these divine family moments. Keep the love
flowing!