HARI OM EVERY ONE!
We started our session with breathing exercise and chanting Om 3 times. We recited Sree Ganapathi Stotram
We learnt Sree Govinda Damodara Storam - first 2 verses . Kids enjoyed learning this well known bhajan.
We moved on to Krishna Lila's story time.. The devotion of the noble Rishi patni's .. how they left the Yagna and went to serve Krishna and provided food for hungry gopas. At this context we discussed the importance of trees and brainstormed on why they are noble, how we all can serve others in need.. Next week's home work is to think of any noble actions of service that kids have performed and write a 2 liner on that.
We heard the wonderful story of King Sibi -- who was well known for his kindness and service. How he rescued the hurt pigeon and offered himself in tun to the eagle who was indeed the Kind of Devas, "The Indra". Fire God"Agni" and Indra were testing Sibi and nature to serve all beings equally.
We practiced Geeta chanting -- recited the first 7 verses. Please encourage kids to practice Gita chanting at home. Kids did Likhita japa in their books before they continued on their fun project, which was started in last class. All the kids had cut the traced out palms on the poster boards. We are going to work more on this project and also conclude it in our next class.
PS- Please make sure to remind your kids to file the hard copies of bhajan's provided in class.
See you all in our next Balavihar session on Dec 9th 2012.
-Grade 4B teachers
