10 lessons for school children from the Bhagavad Gita

10 takes from the message given by Lord Krishna to Arjun as given in the Bhagavad Gita, which the children can apply in their lives.

1. Dharma (Right Action)

One must concentrate on action instead of hesitating/worrying about results.

What is the take from it in one's life: If a child notices oppression, one must voice against it and bring it to the notice of the Authorities of the School/family/ society, as one’s dharma/responsibility to the society.

Practical Application: Concentrate on the approach towards the achievement of the objective before acting and avoid being anxious about the results. 

2. Detachment (Letting Go)

Krishna explains to Arjun not to be attached to the outcomes – for action is in one's hands, but the results are not.

What is the take from it in one's life:  If a child studies hard but doesn't win a prize, they should try again rather than feel sad by attaching themselves to the result.

Practical Application: Focus on effort to achieve the objective, not results.

Let NOT the fruit of the action be the driving / motivating guiding factor, and not the procrastination.

3. Self-Improvement

The Gita Story: Arjuna listens to Krishna and understands the significance of action over attachment to the results, which are not in one's hands.

What is the take from it in one's life: While in sport or in studies or in life, one must not be taken aback by the failures, rather learn from the mistakes and overcome them through continued efforts to achieve the desired objective/goal.

Practical Application: Reflecting on mistakes, learning from the same and overcoming them to avoid them.

4. Composure (Calm in Success/Failure)

Learning from the Gita Story: Krishna explains to Arjuna to remain composed in happiness as well as in grief.

What is the take from it in real life: Accepting the ups and downs, successes and failures in a game or in one's life with composure and with an open mind so as not to be drowned by them in any way.  

Practical Application: Remind oneself that if things go wrong, or if success is achieved, it will not remain so forever and thus stay calm and continue with efforts in life to achieve better results.  

Perform once duty, treating success with humility and failure as a stepping stone for success.

5. Compassion

Gita Story: Krishna’s care for his friends and all beings.

What is the take from it in real life: Encouraging and helping classmates and friends who are sad or are needy, sharing food and articles with those who are helpless.  

How to apply: "By placing ourselves in their position and thinking as to what I would have felt if I were in such a position, and therefore extend similar help as I would have felt as being shared with oneself.  Therefore, view all people with friendship and compassion.

6. Resilience

Gita Story: Arjuna faces challenges, instead of surrendering before them.

What is the take from it in real life: Not to give up before failures but to try again, be it sports, an exam or challenges in life.

How to apply: "Don’t give up—every setback is a chance to try again." Endure pain and pleasure with a calm and strong heart.

7. Yoga & Mindfulness

Gita Story: Krishna teaches meditation/yoga for a peaceful mind.

What is the take for it in one’s real life: Practising breathing, physical fitness and allowing oneself some quiet time and thereby removing tension or anxiety before facing the challenges in life, including the exams.

How to apply: "Take slow breaths, calm the mind whenever worried, and maintain physical fitness through routine exercises"

8. Honesty & Integrity

Gita Story: Krishna’s advice to Arjuna to be honest and truthful in one's life.

What is the take in once real life: Admitting to a mistake and learning from it rather than being tempted to lie and thereby succumbing to one's weaknesses.

How to apply: "Always be strong and speak the truth, even when it's hard, for it ultimately pays positively in the long run."

Speak the truth—integrity is valued and appreciated.

9. Service & Selfless Action

Gita Story: Krishna advocates helping without expecting rewards.

What is the take in real life:  Helping friends and members of society without looking for praise or reward.

How to apply: "Be always positive in thinking while helping and not looking for any returns or rewards."

Act selflessly, without attachment to results.

10. Faith & Trust

Gita Story: Pandavas trusted Krishna and never lost hope.

What is the take from it in one's life:  Believing in oneself and in the Almighty / Guide / Guardians for the same will, over time, make things better during difficult times (e.g. studies, illness, loss).

How to apply: "Trust in yourself and the support you have."

Faith leads to wisdom and happiness.

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