Hari OM.
We started the class with OM and meditation. Once we got composed, the class sang the opening prayers. Kids enjoyed chanting the Ganesha shlokam - praNamya shirasA Devam. We reviewed the first verse from Chapter 13 of Gita and learned to chant verses 2 & 3.
We reviewed the symbolism of Goddess LakShmi and the virtues she bestows. Having learned this, we revisited the significance of the festival nava-raatri, with a fresh perspective. It is wonderful to know that our festivals have so much meaning and they symbolize our diligent effort to learn and practice values that take us closer to self-realization or God-realization.
We then discussed about Goddess Saraswati and many interesting facts. We reviewed the Trinity and the goddess, or, devi counterpart associated with them. Goddess saraswati holds a japa-mala and book in her rear hands and is depicted as playing a musical instrument, veena, with her other two hands. We discussed the significance of knowledge, self-knowledge and how meditation is crucial in the process of self-knowledge.
Kids had fun working on their word search activity, and discovered words that pertain to Goddesses, forbearance and Ganesha.
With closing prayers, the class dispersed to the auditorium for aarti and pledge.
Parents! Please encourage the kids to chant the prayers and shlokas that they have learned, at home.
Blessings,
Sangita Aunty
We started the class with OM and meditation. Once we got composed, the class sang the opening prayers. Kids enjoyed chanting the Ganesha shlokam - praNamya shirasA Devam. We reviewed the first verse from Chapter 13 of Gita and learned to chant verses 2 & 3.
We reviewed the symbolism of Goddess LakShmi and the virtues she bestows. Having learned this, we revisited the significance of the festival nava-raatri, with a fresh perspective. It is wonderful to know that our festivals have so much meaning and they symbolize our diligent effort to learn and practice values that take us closer to self-realization or God-realization.
We then discussed about Goddess Saraswati and many interesting facts. We reviewed the Trinity and the goddess, or, devi counterpart associated with them. Goddess saraswati holds a japa-mala and book in her rear hands and is depicted as playing a musical instrument, veena, with her other two hands. We discussed the significance of knowledge, self-knowledge and how meditation is crucial in the process of self-knowledge.
Kids had fun working on their word search activity, and discovered words that pertain to Goddesses, forbearance and Ganesha.
With closing prayers, the class dispersed to the auditorium for aarti and pledge.
Parents! Please encourage the kids to chant the prayers and shlokas that they have learned, at home.
Blessings,
Sangita Aunty
