Neem Karoli Baba is one of those rare spiritual gurus who taught important lessons on devotion and unconditional love through his actions and even through the miracles that he did. Even though he was never concerned about fame or prestigious positions, his philosophy and spiritual essence touched the hearts of millions. In fact, some of the most influential personalities of the world such as Mark Zuckerberg and Steve Jobs, were deeply moved by his simplicity, love and other values that he possessed. In this article, we will learn about the important lessons, inspired from his life, that parents can teach their children.
1. Kindness: “Love is the Strongest Medicine”
Neem Karoli was a spiritual guru who treated everyone as equals. Whether it is a rich businessman or it is a beggar who owns nothing; Baba understood the truth that the same Godly essence is working within all of them. According to him, love is the ultimate truth that binds us together. Absolute harmony can be established in this world only through the power of love and kindness. Therefore, by showing the example of Neem Karoli Baba, parents can teach their children that every human being is equal and deserves the same amount of respect and dignity.
2. Simplicity: “Eat simple food. Lead a simple daily life”
Today’s commercialised world is increasingly getting caught up in the extravaganza of brands and the race of gathering luxurious gadgets. However, a spiritually gifted and pure soul like Neem Karoli Baba, always lived in absolute simplicity, wearing a blanket, eating what he received and without wasting even a single thought in worrying about material possessions.
Parents can recite the quotes of Maharaj-ji and teach their children that simplicity gifts us clarity, sincerity and inner confidence. Being simple can actually give us peace as we don’t have to worry about gathering more items. On the other hand, strong attachments to material possessions can make us blind towards the value of humanity and love.
3. Devotion: ”It's better to see God in everything than to try to figure it out”
As your child grows older, he or she may ask questions about God and devotion. When this happens, this idea by Maharaj-ji is one of the best gifts that you can give them. Rather than engaging in intellectual gymnastics with atheists about the existence of God, we can remember the core concept of Hinduism that God is omnipresent. We can see the reflection of this idea in Isavasya Upanishad: "All this- whatever exists in this changing universe- is pervaded by the Lord”
When we start seeing God in everything and in everyone, inequality will naturally get removed. When the same Godly energy is acting within all of us, how can we divide people based on caste, ethnicity or race?
4. Love: “Love everyone, serve everyone, remember God”
Neem Karoli Baba believed that love is not just a feeling. It gets reflected in the way we listen to others, take care of someone in need, forgive, share and so forth. The truth is, our everyday actions represent the amount of love that we are holding within us. As parents, one of our most important duties is to develop empathy in our children. The concept of justice is deeply rooted in empathy. We become truly humane when we are able to observe the world through the lens of the other individual. Thus, as a result of empathy, we will become just human beings.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
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Why is 15 June special for Kainchi Dham?
June 15th is the most significant day for Kainchi Dham as it marks the annual Foundation Day or Sthapana Divas of the ashram founded by Neem Karoli Baba in 1964.
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What mantra did Neem Karoli Baba use?
Neem Karoli Baba primarily emphasised the simple yet powerful mantra "Ram Ram" or Ram Naam.
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What are the miracles of Neem Karoli Baba?
Key miracles of Neem Karoli Baba include stopping a train through sheer willpower after being kicked off, appearing in multiple places at the same and curing illnesses with a touch or blessed water.
