I had read somewhere that Sanskrit is very good for the brain. Particularly if children are taught to learn mantras and recite them every day. Several scientists have studied the effect of Sanskrit on young brains and have called this the Sanskrit Effect. Apart from this benefit, I personally think young children should have a sense of gratitude for what they have. And what better way to inculcate this practice than making them say their daily prayers?

Every evening after her bath, I make Ms. Papaya light a lamp in the family shrine and recite a few Sanskrit prayers . Occasionally, when Little Po spends the evening with me, he happily joins in.

After the Sanskrit mantras that the twiblings recite lustily and with enthusiasm, they are given a minute of silence to say their own personal prayer.

While Ms. Papaya is quiet, Little Po is very clear about what he wants from God. He whispers loud enough for God to hear:

“God please let there be enough fish in the ocean so that I can eat them!”

It is quite obvious that Little Po is a hard core pescatarian.

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