Class Review (section 1) 1/6/13

Hari Om,

Welcome back. Quite enthusiatic class after the winter break. Started out with likitha japa and then aunty taught us the Shiva Shadakshara Stotram. The children have the printed copies in their folders and we went over the first two verses in class. Our goal is to memorise this stotram in couple of months in time for siva rathri.

We then practiced verse 13 of the Gita chapter 13. The children are getting quite good with the first ten verses. Please remember to practice alongwith the cd or the online tool.

Next we reviewed the Krishna stories and introduced the Bhagavatham chapter 11. The children had learnt stories and concepts from Bhagavatham chapter 1-9. In the beginning of grade 4 we had covered bhagavatham chapter 10 or the Krishna Lila's.

Today We talked about how Krishna warned Uddhava not to be attached to material things or pleasures in life. Udhhava questions the Lord on how to live life. Krishna then retells the story of King Yadu and Sage Dattareya. Once King Yadu met a mystic naked sage full of peace and joy. Not involved in ritualistic or traditional activities. But overflowing with wisdom and peace. Wandering about like a child. Amazed at the mystic the king questions him and is rewarded with the sage's insights. Dattatreya says he learnt the art of living from his 24 teachers. In the coming weeks we will learn about Sage Dattatreya's techers in more detail. Please buy the My 24 preceptors childrens booklet from the bookstore and do stop by if you have any questions or concerns

thanks