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Nachiketa's Qualities (Samskrit : नचिकेतसः गुणाः) reflect the essential qualities required of a साधकः॥ brahmavidya sadhaka. Kathopanishad which is based on the story of [[Nachiketa (नचिकेताः)|Nachiketa]] and his journey to Yamapuri to seek [[Brahmavidya (ब्रह्मविद्या)|Brahmavidya]], is an outstanding example in Upanishads that age is not a restriction for acquiring Jnana, the ultimate requirement for Moksha. Many texts of Sanatana Dharma have discussed the story of Nachiketa, known for his enlightenment and Sadhaka qualities at an extremely tender age.  

Nachiketa's Qualities (Samskrit : नचिकेतसः गुणाः) reflect the essential qualities required of a साधकः॥ brahmavidya sadhaka. Kathopanishad which is based on the story of [[Nachiketa (नचिकेताः)|Nachiketa]] and his journey to Yamapuri to seek [[Brahmavidya (ब्रह्मविद्या)|Brahmavidya]], is an outstanding example in Upanishads that age is not a restriction for acquiring Jnana, the ultimate requirement for Moksha. Many texts of [[Sanatana Dharma (सनातनधर्मः)|Sanatana Dharma]] have discussed the story of Nachiketa, known for his enlightenment and Sadhaka qualities at an extremely tender age.  

== परिचयः || Introduction ==

== परिचयः || Introduction ==

Nachiketa's way of questioning and choice of words is an important quality that is required for a sadhaka. He was well versed in the knowledge of charitable things, yet he did not directly question his father's improper act of donation of barren cows. Indirect questioning - Paroksha--- devaaha is a characteristic that is appreciated and followed by Devatas in order not to hurt any being by direct harsh speech.

Nachiketa's way of questioning and choice of words is an important quality that is required for a sadhaka. He was well versed in the knowledge of charitable things, yet he did not directly question his father's improper act of donation of barren cows. Indirect questioning - Paroksha--- devaaha is a characteristic that is appreciated and followed by Devatas in order not to hurt any being by direct harsh speech.

===दूरदृष्टिः || Farsightedness===

===दूरदृष्टिः || Farsightedness===

Nachiketa aware of the evil results of an improperly conducted charity was impelled to take on the consequences and asks his father<ref name=":122">Swami Gambhiranand, (1957) ''Eight Upanishads, With the Commentary of Sankaracarya, Vol 1.'' Calcutta: Advaita Ashrama <nowiki>http://estudantedavedanta.net/Eight-Upanisads-Vol-1.pdf</nowiki></ref><ref name=":222" /><blockquote>स होवाच पितरं तत कस्मै मां दास्यसीति || sa hōvāca pitaraṁ tata kasmai māṁ dāsyasīti || (Katha. Upan. 1.1.4)</blockquote>Meaning : So he asks his father "to whom will you offer me".

Nachiketa aware of the evil results of an improperly conducted charity was impelled to take on the consequences and asks his father<ref name=":122">Swami Gambhiranand, (1957) ''[http://estudantedavedanta.net/Eight-Upanisads-Vol-1.pdf Eight Upanishads, With the Commentary of Sankaracarya, Vol 1].'' Calcutta: Advaita Ashrama</ref><ref name=":222" /><blockquote>स होवाच पितरं तत कस्मै मां दास्यसीति || sa hōvāca pitaraṁ tata kasmai māṁ dāsyasīti || (Katha. Upan. 1.1.4)</blockquote>Meaning : So he asks his father "to whom will you offer me".

===पितृभक्तिः || Affection for elders===

===पितृभक्तिः || Affection for elders===

Seeing the charity of barren cows, wishing heartily for the welfare of his father (पितुर्हितकामप्रयुक्ताविवेश), to ward off the evil result that his father would accrue (पितुरनिष्टं फलं मया पुत्रेण सता निवारणीयमात्मप्रदानेनापि क्रतुसंपत्तिं कृत्वेत्येवं मत्वा<ref name=":222" /> (Shrimad Sankaraacharya Bhashyam)), Nachiketa making an offering of himself as an object to be given away<ref name=":122" /> shows his affection for his father.

Seeing the charity of barren cows, wishing heartily for the welfare of his father (पितुर्हितकामप्रयुक्ताविवेश), to ward off the evil result that his father would accrue (पितुरनिष्टं फलं मया पुत्रेण सता निवारणीयमात्मप्रदानेनापि क्रतुसंपत्तिं कृत्वेत्येवं मत्वा<ref name=":222" /> (Shrimad Sankaraacharya Bhashyam)), Nachiketa making an offering of himself as an object to be given away<ref name=":122" /> shows his affection for his father.

== संवादः || Discussion ==

== संवादः || Discussion ==

Bharatavarsha has produced such rishis and maharshis, who have given Jnana and Jivana vidhana for the generations to come. Stories of similar personalities who had the courage to be different, such as of Dhruva, Markandeya, and Garuda stand testimony to great achievements in ancient ages and reflect the timelessness of our heritage.   

Bharatavarsha has produced such rishis and maharshis, who have given Jnana and Jivana vidhana for the generations to come. Stories of similar personalities who had the courage to be different, such as of Dhruva, Markandeya, and Garuda stand testimony to great achievements in ancient ages and reflect the timelessness of our heritage.   

== References ==

== References ==