What does BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha do to promote family values?
A. Summary The ideal family is one that cherishes the values that strengthen family bonds and keep the family happy and united. BAPS conducts Parent Forums, Family Seminars, Child-Rearing Seminars, Marriage Counseling, Character-Building Forums, Anti-Addiction Drives, Morality Seminars, Weekly Assemblies, Summer Camps, Children and Youth Forums, Career and Vocational Seminars, Educational Seminars, Newsletters, Magazines, Books, Brochures, other publications, and a myriad of other humanitarian activities. The message of family values pervades all of these activities. All who come to or come in contact with BAPS are inspired to imbibe them. Detailed Answer Hinduism and Family values One may be curious as to why a Hindu organization, which should be primarily concerned with the salvation of the soul, cares to promote family values? But the emphasis on the family has long been a core value of Hinduism. From ancient times, Hindu scriptures have outlined four objectives of a person’s life:
