Gita for the Modern Parent: Ancient Insights for Raising Rooted Children

Abstract

In an era characterized by rapid technological advancements, globalization, and shifting socio-cultural paradigms, parenting has evolved into a multifaceted and complex responsibility. Contemporary parents face unprecedented challenges related to children’s emotional well-being, ethical development, identity formation, and mental health. This article examines how the Bhagwad Gita, a seminal Indian philosophical and spiritual text, provides profound psychological and ethical insights that can guide modern parents in nurturing well-rounded, emotionally resilient, and value-grounded children. By analyzing such as Dharma (duty/righteousness), Karma Yoga (selfless action), Samatva (equanimity), and Prema (unconditional love), this paper reinterprets the Gita not merely as a theological scripture but as a pragmatic parenting manual for the 21st century. The bridge ancient wisdom with contemporary developmental psychology, offering a structured approach to mindful and intentional parenting.