With the blessings of Dakshinamnaya Sringeri Sri Sharada Peethadheeshwara Jagadguru Shankaracharya Sri Sri Bharati Tirtha Mahasannidhanam and as per the directive of Jagadguru Sri Vidhushekhara Bharati Sannidhanam, this book for children titled 'Adbhuta Baala Katha' is being published as a compilation of inspiring stories from our Puranas, Itihasas and the childhood of great personages. Through these stories, the book seeks to highlight some exemplary traits of eminent young personalities of our Sanatana Dharma, and the invaluable lessons they hold for today's children.
Jagadguru Sri Mahasannidhanam has stressed that in this time and age where the distractions are varied and many, children must be introduced to the richness in value and wisdom that our sacred texts offer. Children must acquaint and familiarise themselves with eminent personages of our dharma; understand the virtues and values they lived by, appreciate the immensity of ideals and lofty thinking they upheld, and strive to internalise such noble traits in their own lives as a way of living.
Jagadguru Sri Sannidhanam has described children as the 'wealth of our nation' who must be nurtured with care and attention. In His infinite compassion, Sri Sannidhanam Himself has handpicked the characters and incidents that are woven into this book.
From Prahlada's devotion to Nachiketa's determination; from Abhimanyu's valour to Nandi's surrender; from Markandeya's victory over death to Ekalavya's Guru-bhakti; from Jagadguru Sri Adi Shankaracharya's nobility to Ubhaya Bharati's scholarship and more the stories focus on a wide array of themes that are central to shaping a child's personality and character. Many essential themes such as devotion to Bhagavan, Guru and parents; courage and fearlessness; obedience and sincerity; and a host of other essential noble qualities are explored in this book.
It is our hope that in these characters and stories, children will find joy and comfort, and the assurance of a quiet wisdom that will guide them forward. May this book invoke in children a sense of belonging to our Dharma, instill in them an earnest pride in our Dharma and nurture in them a Dharmic bent of mind.
By the grace of our revered Sringeri Jagadgurus may today's children, the wealth of our nation, rise and shine in all glory, and propel our nation to great heights.
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