Transcript
0:00 hi everyone so today i have with me somebody very special he's my son rajveed me do you want to say hi hi and this is my first uh proper youtube video with him and today we're going to do something fun so i'm going to read three story books to him and after reading one book i'm going to ask him what he understood from the story and and he has to tell us whatever he can recollect from the story that i read to him so you
0:22 understand what i'm saying i'm going to read and then you have to tell me what you understood so are you ready you want to do it challenge accepted yeah okay let's give a thumbs up okay done okay so this first book is called service with guru nanak it's authored by chitwan mithal sarita and pictures are by it's illustrated by deborah smith so ready there lived a saint gurunan who knew god lives in each and everything in the sky
0:53 in the sea in the lovely green tree and the bird that flies with her wings he's in the sun and the moon said nanak in saturn and jupiter as well i see him in the twinkling of stars at night where he is not or someone to tell he is in the rich and the poor he added in each heart he lives equally he lives in the quiet and in the witty and looks out on all secretly
1:21 serve with your body also your mind serve any time any place serve with your things feel the joy that it brings for its god that you serve in each case now tell me my friends when the school bell rings and it's time for home can you spare a minute or two the teacher is tired from a long busy day can you say i'd like to help you you would like to help her can you help your buddy to solve this
1:51 sum get him to smile once again your friend has no tiffin so can you share yours and your colors your eraser and pen the ocean and rivers are calling out to you can you help clean up the water cities and forests are choking with pollution calling every son and daughter not for reward and not for the praise or gold stars pinned by your name each time you serve each time you help the joy
2:22 within are you sleepy the joy deep within is your aim let's serve each other in happy harmony let's all live together one big family guru means a guide or mentor learning to be of service do you like the work yes really liked it or liked it just hit it
2:58 can you tell me what you understood what is it that you remember can you tell us we should help our teacher when she's tired okay we should clean the water and if fish comes we have to throw it back we have to be kind and we also have to help our friends yeah and what will you share with your friends they were talking about sharing lots of things what all will you share
3:28 with your friends i'll share everything that they don't have everything and what else it said something about god also where does god live everything everywhere really
4:02 and what does guru mean guru me the old man no good man no that's not true it's a god no but like god but not like an old man guru is somebody who will give your life direction will tell you what is the better thing to do so that you can get wherever you want to little quickly [Music] we will tell you that this is the better thing to do
4:32 will help you decide what is the better thing to do okay right you want me to read another book or no yeah which one okay pick one there's peace with buddha there's kindness with mahavira which one come on [Music] you want to try and read it on your own okay that's like my boy [Music] it's already mr peach [Music]
5:04 can you you have to read the wrong word [Music] lived a long time ago [Music] not looked [Music] deep
5:35 within [Music] no you have to learn the spelling phone and came to you okay let me read it for you okay mahavira saint lived a long time ago he looked deep within and came to know all living things have an equal soul a
6:07 huge elephant or a tiny deadpool gigantic things like big banyan trees or tiny pretty flowers swaying in the breeze so said he be kind to all humongous or little or really really small be kind be kind be kind did you know there are some folks who sweep the path on which they walk we shan't hurt evil ants they say they do have a right of way
6:38 then there are those who will not eat chicken or lamb or any kind of meat they will not fish or will not shoot they eat only grains and lots of fruits to be kind to be kind to be kind so now my love can you tell me are there ways that you can be kind very kind very very kind to ants and insects birds and bees to fish in rivers plants and trees to friends in school or mom at home to
7:11 the old man walking all alone looked deep inside and you will find there are many many ways of being kind you are loving and sweet good and true so don't forget to be kind to you being kind so kind so very kind okay now you are done tell me what you understood i understood you have to have plants you have to help a friend
7:42 a mother [Music] and i have to [Music] know that inside and your understanding understanding what is peaceful what is peaceful not peaceful
8:14 what is kind what is kind yes i'm glad that you picked up one looking inside look inside me what does that mean what is look inside me look inside the boob or look inside your heart to my heart your heart yes oh yeah what is his name what is the name of the saint mahavira [Music] good you remember quite a lot i'm quite proud of you okay now let's say thank
8:45 you to everybody and let's say bye thank you everybody bye good morning later please all right okay bye
Summary
- The first story emphasizes the importance of serving others and recognizing the presence of God in everyone and everything.
- Rajveed learns that helping teachers and friends, sharing resources, and cleaning the environment are acts of kindness.
- The concept of a "guru" is explained as a guide who helps individuals make better life choices.
- The second story highlights Mahavira's teachings on kindness towards all living beings, including animals and plants.
- Rajveed reflects on being kind to friends, family, and even small creatures like ants.
- The stories encourage looking within oneself to understand and practice kindness.
- The interaction showcases a nurturing parent-child relationship, fostering learning through storytelling.