Book Review – F is for Faith, G is for Guru

Spirituality for children. What does that even mean? Does it mean to follow traditions or does it mean to help them build faith? One thing is for sure. It means different things to different people but at the end of the day, it about giving kids the confidence to be the best versions of themselves, to find the good in others and themselves. F is for Faith, G is for Guru – does just that!

And a lot more to boot… This would make a great read during any festive season.

This is a beautiful book by Priyanka Malhotra and Kavita Rajput. Not only does it give you a wonderfully positive word, but it also helps you lead your kids into a better understanding of the world with questions that provoke thought. F is for Faith, G is for Guru helps you revere those you hold in esteem and find the light in the various aspects of self. The delightful illustrations keep kids engaged. The diversity within the book along with the many aspects of spirituality it unfolds is one of my favorite things about it.

I is for Intuition and Q is for quality of life were interesting aspects of spirituality my attention was drawn to. I am sure you will find something new to unlock within yourself, or for your child.

A disclaimer here, I do not follow Art of Living or Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, but I do not think those couple of pages referring the same take away from the many wonderful ways in building a spiritual relationship with self. It certainly opens doors for conversation about how various people follow different cultural mindsets and every person has a right to choose the path they feel suits them.

Any book that is thought provoking, teaches us something new and creates conversation around inclusion is a plus in my books!

F is for Faith, G is for Guru – BOOK DESCRIPTION

My#1 in life – always keep the faith. It was and is the biggest gift I could give my daughter. A gift my mother gave me. But what is faith? And how do you instill it in our children? I have been toying with these questions ever since Roshni was born. So here it is. A simple, colorful fun way to introduce children to faith. Hope it serves you as much much as it has served me. Benefits From The Book For You & Your Children Foster a child friendly discussion about Hindu principles and our spiritual traditions.

A short sentence and the word will allow for rich discussions Give them a strong foundation on our belief system Help them recognize our symbols and their role in our faith A Glimpse Into The Book The book is written in an ABC format (e.g. B is for Breath and H is for Happiness) which makes it a great introductory book with even toddlers. Each alphabet has a prompt sentence to discuss with children. I am a firm believer that child development should not just be focused on academic skills.

The book is written in an ABC format which makes it a great introductory book with even toddlers. I am a firm believer that child development should not just be focused on academic skills. The style of the book e.g. B is for Breath and H is for Happiness with robust sentences to spur discussion and understanding.

Benefits From The Book For You & Your Children

Foster a child friendly discussion about Hindu principles and our spiritual traditions
A short sentence and the word will allow for rich discussions
Give them a strong foundation on our belief system
Help them recognize our symbols and their role in our faith

About the Author

In this era of material prosperity, I personally feel it’s important to nourish our children with human values of togetherness and oneness. These are not taught in school. Hence, I became an Author.

Besides being an author, I am a mum of two adorable girls, daughter, wife, sister, friend, and marketer at Unilever. I find peace in meditation and have been meditating for over 17 years under the guidance of my Guru is Sri Sri Ravishankar (The Art of Living Foundation).

I define myself as an activist. I like to take action. I cannot sit and watch life pass me by. I am excited to spread the benefits of spirituality to children.

For me, this book is a celebration of life, a labor of love to leave a soft yet deep mark on a young mind to be strong, happy, inclusive and optimistic towards an adventurous life journey ahead.