10 Powerful Life Lessons Every Child Should Learn from Lord Shiva

[{"selector":"#anim-ba7fad64-fe95-4a63-90d7-b232a1968a2c","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":1400,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-394b23c3-1780-4a08-8ea5-07465efc2b37","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, -804.02797%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":1400,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] By Neha Mewari | July 2, 2025

Silence Is Strength

[{"selector":"#anim-7d0b5a81-017f-442d-8391-b66d96d9e3cc [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] Shiva shows us silence is powerful. Teach kids that staying calm helps them think clearly and find answers within. Image: Canva

Be Fearless, Not Reckless

[{"selector":"#anim-44262827-85c2-40fd-874d-dca153ef4b0b [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] Bravery isn’t being loud—it’s facing fear with calm. Like Shiva with the snake, strength is quiet and wise. Image: Canva

Let Go with Love

[{"selector":"#anim-b7c8cdf5-a946-40fe-b67d-89e8faed3623 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] Shiva teaches that real love doesn’t cling. Help kids let go of toys, grudges, and control with kindness. Image: Canva

Anger Needs Purpose

[{"selector":"#anim-7d1b2569-f202-45e5-a5bf-256aca76e3b4 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] Shiva teaches that real love doesn’t cling. Help kids let go of toys, grudges, and control with kindness. Image: Canva

Simplicity Is Power

[{"selector":"#anim-27ee546f-2645-4af5-9de2-ae4b1d285e24 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] Shiva chose ash and mountain over gold. Show kids that being kind matters more than clothes or gadgets. Image: Canva

Respect All Beings

[{"selector":"#anim-f20d90a7-187d-4776-8325-2bf5fe868dba [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] Shiva welcomes all—gods, animals, even demons. Teach children to respect everyone, no matter how different. Image: Canva

Dance Through Change

[{"selector":"#anim-7bf78421-9870-47c1-9aff-d857b32f785d [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] Shiva’s dance means life changes, but we grow. Help kids accept change as part of becoming stronger. Image: Canva

Forgiveness Is Freedom

[{"selector":"#anim-b7bc2b0d-2cdd-4c2e-ba46-33a9c7085f6b [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] Shiva forgives easily. Teach kids to forgive not for others—but to free their own heart. Image: Canva

Balance Brings Joy

[{"selector":"#anim-09b8727a-d683-46e0-9dd2-7970817fd7ad [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] Shiva shows balance in all things. Help kids balance play and study, dreams and rest, giving and receiving. Image: Canva

Know Yourself First

[{"selector":"#anim-e66b5727-5798-4681-a9e1-dd41473fd749 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] Shiva sits in deep thought. Teach children to understand who they are before the world tells them who to be. Image: Canva

Next: Mount Kailash: Why It’s Considered the Axis of the Universe? Thanks For Reading ! Find out More