25 Aug 2009 Question

Q134: Slapping?

Question 134:
“Have you ever slapped someone? Do you regret having done it, or was it justified?
Please make your answer clear and brief (maximum 5 or 6 lines).

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  1. Yes, many a times I had slapped my children. After meeting my divine AMMA I have come to know my fault, I regret doing what I had done previously. No it is not justified instead I would have taught them with patience and in turn they would have learnt patience. Today’s thought of the day is Forgive. It is the way to Peace and Love.

  2. Yeah! I have slapped a few persons. My sibblings, child, childhood friends – especially boys. Maybe I boxed more than slapped. Soon afterwards I regretted in some cases but not anymore. It wasn’t too many times.

  3. Nope….i pray to Amma such a situation shouldn’t happen in my life…

  4. NO !

  5. yes. Generally we slap our children when they commit mistakes but it is for their wellfare only.s o it not necessary to regret. But once i slapped a particular person and that i regret. Sometimes because of my hot temper i loose myself. So once i slapped someone but don’t want to reveal who.

  6. Yes, once, and I regret it soooooo much now:
    It was my daughter’s 3rd birthday and I had prepared a beautiful amazing white cake for that. Just before the party, my 1 and 1/2 years old son came and spoiled it in the middle (like any other baby would do!) But I became soooooo furious (and was obviously very tired) that I slapped him on the cheek,,,
    he bled coz my nail scratched his soft skin, and unfortunately the scar remained on his face till now (he is 25!!)
    Every time I notice the small scar I feel soooooo bad… 🙁
    The good thing is that he laughs about it now and doesn’t have any bad feelings toward the scar; in the contrary he says it’s a nice souvenir from the innocent old days (which makes me feet a bit better)!! 🙂

  7. Unfortunately I slapped my children, particularly my son. I thought it was a method of education, but the result was a bad family atmosphere. After meeting Amma, I realized it was an error and that it was rather due to a deficiency of love. I now regret strongly having done it. Happily my children seem to have forgiven.

  8. Yes I have slapped my kids – mostly my oldest son when he was young and wouldn’t do his homework, a few chores, be home on time etc. After repeated incidents and talks I resorted to slapping him. It was never for the best and solved nothing. It only made him feel unworthy. Ignorant of how the mind works I sought control as a parent.
    Now, I know better. Fortunately we were able to talk about it repeatedly and I was able to ask for his forgiveness. Regardless of this, the scars are psychological and not easily erased because they are not physical.

    Ignorance is the root of all evil. May Amma help us to resolve these violent tendencies.

  9. Yes! I have slapped a few persons. Though it is for a good purpose, soon afterwards I am feeling guilty. It wasn’t too many times. I pray to Amma such a situation shouldn’t happen in future.

  10. Never slapped anyone out of anger.
    But I slap myself if I err or lie to escape from multiple problems.

  11. I think that Amma says there are times when we must rebuke a child quickly in a startling way, so the mistake they are making, will not be repeated so easily. Better to nip a problem in the bud.
    I have never slapped another human being or animal. Generally, there is almost never a reason to slap or physically hurt another person or animal.
    Being an American, I realize culturally we don’t slap so much. I think excellent question 134 is more for the Indian devotees. Perhaps in America we yell and scream hurtful things at each other. It is illegal in America to beat your children. Slapping will land you in jail and offer a quick way to lose them.

  12. Yes, i have slapped people many times especially in school when someone ticks me off. I used to be a gangster-type in school! But in the last many years my forebearance has improved, and i do feel sorry for many of the people. As a matter of fact, some of us are still friends!!

  13. Oh yes I slapped my brother many times but he did also! We slapped each other. I also slapped dogs … I haven’t thought about regret but of course I have never again slapped anyone in a long time, just because I am loving existence now! In a way this shows regret…I guess!

  14. Yes, I have slapped youngsters in the area where I used to live.This was during my age of 8 – 15 yrs. I was very hot tempered and couldn’t control my anger. This continued throughout my school days with no further regret. However once I got everything back one day from a group of guys in that area. This was a lesson to me by Amma. Thankfully to Amma i received the Fruits of my Bad Karma by an early age. I have never slapped anybody after that incident. I now know that if ever I slap anybody it will come back to me soon.

  15. Yes. I have slapped my younger brother when we were children. since he was younger to me, I have hit him at times. Now I regret it so much and am ready to face the consequences today.

  16. I did few years back… dont regret n plz dont make me regret.. iam to some extent god fearing.

  17. Maybe just for fun, but not for any real purpose

  18. Regarding slapping children, the answers seem to go both ways. It appears like one devotee is saying yes, it’s ok even by Amma. For others, it seems wrong, always – and they too think that is what Amma wants. I am wondering what is the correct answer. Sin or ok in certain situations.

  19. Yes. I used to fight with my brothers and schoolmates when I was young. I used to beat my daughters when they do something wrong but the next moment I say sorry to them. Only one episode I dont regret that is when I was studying in 3rd standard one of my classmates used to trouble me a lot (even today I remember his name – Subramanian). Physically he was much smaller to me. Whenever he saw me he gave a slap on my face. One day with all my courage I started slapping him back. It was like carpet bombing!! After that he became a very good friend of mine.

  20. On the contrary I’ve been slapped three times as a result of which, I should say by Amma’s grace I realised as to what it feels to be insulted. Hence I dont try to insult anybody in any manner or hurt their feelings. Maybe Amma wanted me to learn this lesson.

  21. Not Slapped anyone yet!!!.The reason is am really scared that we would definetly get that in return.As amma said we will surely play the role for our sins.

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