We have all learned our alphabet – but let's review what the letters stand for!
A is for Ambition
which elevates you to higher ideals.
B is for Brotherhood
which links one and all together.
C is for Cleanliness
which good boys and girls should cultivate.
D is for Dad
who works hard for our health and education.
E is for Enthusiasm
which is the first step for reaching success.
F is for Friendship
which can be bought but can easily be won with love.
G is for God
Who made us and loves us, and helps us to live and love.
H is for Health
which is our greatest wealth.
I is for Immortality
which is gained through great sacrifices and selfless deeds.
J is for Joy
which brightens our days and sweetens our life.
K is for Kindness
which is a miracle to drive sadness away and bring sunshine to the poor, weak and sick.
L is for Love
which like the sun warms itself and all others around.
M is for Mother
who is Divine and the very symbol of sacrifice, whose only concern is our welfare.
N is for Nobility
which is the brightest jewel of our character.
O is for Obedience
which we must always show to Mother, Father, Teacher and God.
P is for Prayer
which is the greatest solace and protection under all circumstances.
Q is for Quiet
which is so precious and rare because in the quietude of our heart God speaks to us.
R is for Righteousness
which we must imbibe in all our thoughts, words and deeds.
S is for Smile
which is our Swamiji’s motto for all BalaVihar children.
T is for Truth
which is to be adhered to at all times.
U is for Unity
United we stand, but divided we fall.
V is for Victory
Victory of goodness over evil — all your aspirations should be.
W is for Work
which is dedicated service and a key to win God’s love.
X is for (E)xcellence
which could be gained by sincere and regular studies.
Y is for Youth
which is the best period for striving to reach our goal.
Z is for Zeal
which helps in all our endeavors.
(Taken from "My Prayers", published by Chinmaya Publications)
