Vanakam
Bless all , love all
Recently I attended a Hindu Regional Forum in Kuala Lumpur and would like to give some input and what we could do to solve the current issues with our Hindu community especially with our Hindu youth.
There were many speakers giving their point of view on various way of solving our issues with our children and youth. Most of them were swamis who are residing in Malaysia and running various religious and spiritual activities
One of the speaker who was ex police guy , retired and had 37 years of experiences in police was sharing some very astonishing information.
There were 5 issues and below are the points
1. Criminal activities
Our boys are very much involve in massive criminal activities - killing, stealing, drugs etc.
2. Gangsterism
Many of our youth are in gangs and have numbering and symbols/ tattoo in their body. Numbers like 04, 08, Satu hati etc. Even one group uses Sanskrit Aum as their gang symbol.
3. Liquor
Drinking is becoming a norm among our young people and they drink so much that they continue drinking at least for 12 to 24 hours. Imagine amount of money spent to drink. They do this especially during marriage or funeral or birthday party.
4. Celebration with fire crackers
This is a big problem especially during the funeral of the gang leaders where massive fire crackers activities on the road causing traffic jams with banners everywhere showing the number and symbol of the gang.
5. Animal Sacrifice
Massive animal sacrifices are carried out in temples especially Muniandi or Muniswaran temples which is supported by successful business people.
Solution
The basic ground or the foundation is the home. It all starts from the home and extends to the school and the surroundings.Mother plays a very important role in molding the children through her care love and affection. Father plays the important role as the role model , being the head of the family , teaching discipline and decision making. If the parents are abusing each other at home, drinking and smoking and vulgar words and activities are going on at home, then this will be a terrible example for them to duplicate and practice in their life at the later stage when they grow. Parents cannot pass on the religious/spiritual knowledge to their children as they themselves don't know about it. The Gurukulam structure which is was suppose to help mold them in that area was broken when it reached Malaysia. This gurukulam plays a very important role in the life of our children and youth. They build and mold the individuals with basic laws or fundamentals of Hinduism/Spirituality like the law of karma, law of dharma, pancha nitya karmas etc. They will learn about themselves, who am I , where did I come from where am I going and what is my path. Those information and teachings will be available through the guidance of the spiritual master or guru. There are quite number of gurukulams in Malaysia and also many religious bodies who conduct devaram classes , religion classes , religious camps during school holidays etc. So find time and send your children to those ashram, gurukulams or camps. Set a serious priority for this. Just like how we are committed for the education of our children by sending them to many motivation seminars, tuition classes , mind mapping programs, memory improvements programs which help the to become better student and do well in their exam and develop success in their career. What about their self transformation personality through their religious practices and sadhana. Not important ? Think about it.
Parents also need to take serious effort to know about their children, how they doing in school, who are their friends, look into their rooms and check out from time to time, check their hand phone, Facebook, Instagram , . be their best friends etc. Spend time in their interest and get closer to them. Make time, time doesn't wait for you. Not just working and working , and busy with your work or job.
We as an individual too can play an important role in our community. It is our dharma and responsibility to give back to community. You can be part of an activities that are conducted by the religious bodies, organizations , ashrams or gurukulams by providing financial assistance. Or you could take up the role as the religious/spiritual teacher conducting classes in temples , schools especially Tamil schools or your surroundings. You can be a qualified teacher by going through trainings conducted by various religious organization. Now is the time. You could see the results in 5 to 10 years.
The bottom line is love, love and love. Accept your children who they are, show your love and compassion to them, encourage them, motivate them, build strong relationships with them, be their best friend and biggest cheerleader, teach them gratitude and appreciation and tell them I LOVE YOU.
In conclusion, take serious action, take on the responsibility and it our dharma and duty towards the betterment of our children and community and it starts at home and extends to school or gurukulam through the teacher or spiritual guru/master and that would lead to God through temple worship.
Please share with all your friend. If you have any thoughts or feedback feel free to what's app to me at +6012 925 9495 or email to me at artha.dharma@gmail.com.
Thank you, thank you and thank you
Om Namasivaya,
Yours in Service,
Sivajnani Nagappan
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