Periyava Golden Quotes-1016

Recently, there has been a debate on the necessity of holding prayers before the start of school hours. Some of the political leaders have faith in God while some do not and hence this division of opinions. Even those who do not believe in God are a bit hesitant about putting an end to this long standing practice because they were afraid of dissatisfaction of many. So they have started saying that the prayer hour need not be made compulsory and those who desire to do so can participate in the prayers. But the problem does not end there. This being a secular country, there was a question of choosing the prayer of one particular religion. They have now decided to have a silent prayer for two or three minutes before the start of the school.

Since the small children are being taught about silent prayer, I feel that I can tell the ‘grown up’ children about it.

Are they only students? You and I are also students like them, having to learn lessons lifelong in this big school called the world. – Jagadguru Sri Chandrasekharendra Saraswati Swamigal