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* Here onwards, the role, though not explicit, of the father as well as the guru who is referred to as Manasa Pita is of prime importance. Mother and other family members lend a helping hand.
 
* Here onwards, the role, though not explicit, of the father as well as the guru who is referred to as Manasa Pita is of prime importance. Mother and other family members lend a helping hand.
 
* This age is extremely conducive to inculcation of good habits. In this regard, the following are suggested.  
 
* This age is extremely conducive to inculcation of good habits. In this regard, the following are suggested.  
# In this phase, reprimanding according to the need is accepted.
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* In this phase, reprimanding according to the need, is accepted. The quality of Paropakara or Service should be inculcated. It is said that,<blockquote>परोपकाराय फलन्ति वृक्षाः परोपकाराय वहन्ति नद्यः । परोपकाराय दुहन्ति गावः परोपकारार्थमिदं शरीरम् ॥</blockquote><blockquote>''paropakārāya phalanti vr̥kṣāḥ paropakārāya vahanti nadyaḥ । paropakārāya duhanti gāvaḥ paropakārārthamidaṁ śarīram ॥''</blockquote>Meaning: The trees bear fruits to serve others. The rivers flow to serve others, Cows give milk to serve others. This human body is meant to serve others.  This value inspires every individual to serve society through every profession or a vocation. It is inspiring that rivers serve others, animals and plants serve others, and are not selfish; man being the highest form of life should not lag behind in serving others; not merely human beings, but all living beings.
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Other responsibilities include,
 
# Getting them to chant stotras like the Ekatmata stotra everyday.  
 
# Getting them to chant stotras like the Ekatmata stotra everyday.  
 
# Having meals collectively.
 
# Having meals collectively.

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