If the parents emphasize only these five principles in the education of their children, it can be considered that they have complied with their spiritual duty of educating their children within the framework of Hinduism and the Vedic tradition.

1. Sarva Brahman: Children have to be educated on the basis of the existence of one and only one God, one reality that is at the same time transcendental and immanent, creator and unmanifest reality; creator, preserver and destroyer of all. All the different and innumerable manifestations such as Shiva, Rama, Krishna etc. are not more than different aspects of the same one God or omnipotent, omniscient and omnipresent reality. They have to be taught about tolerance and respect which is due any form of worship, the divine nature of the soul, and the truth that the one God is worshipped by different forms and names.

2. Mandira: It is very important to teach children about the importance of attendance at a temple or mandira in order to make it possible to open the adequate spiritual channels in them during ceremonies and sacraments.

3. Karma: Children have to be educated in such a way that they will understand that there is  divine justice in the form of the divine law of cause and effect; that is to say, any action, word or thought has a reaction of a similar character. This education contributes to the creation of a compassionate character and responsibility in our way of acting in life.

4. Moksha: It is necessary to inculcate in our children an understanding of what is really important in this life; that is,  after a great number of reincarnations where he enjoys and suffers the results of his actions, each soul will be liberated and  realize his true divine nature.

5. Veda, guru: It is important to inculcate in our children a feeling of respect and veneration for the Vedas. The holy revealed Vedic scriptures have to be their companions throughout their entire lives, and they have to learn to respect and follow the principles they find in them. We must inculcate in every child a deep respect for the guru or spiritual master and the knowledge that without his guidance and direction, true advancement and development in spiritual life is impossible.

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Swami Ramakrishnananda
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