Hari Om!!
It was good to see the students' write up on the qualities of the Hanuman(last week's homework). We started the class with the daily prayers - Om Sahana Vavatu, Karagre Vasate, Saraswathi Namstubyam, Brahmarpanam, Shubam Karothi, Guru Shloka, Bhudir Balam, Kara Charana and Kaayena Vacha.
The students had an overview of Hanuman Chaalisa where the poet Tulsidas praises Lord Hanuman. The poet describes Hanuman uniquely in every verse like the messenger of Rama, the son of the wind God, the son of Anjani, the warrior of incomparable valor, the remover of wicked thoughts, the incarnation of Lord Shiva and so on.
The students learnt about Vakpatuthvam - the ability to talk effectively. They took turns to tell a story of their choice. And learnt how to rephrase the sentences better. To include nice words & avoid any negative words that would hurt others while talking. The stories of Socrates was related to the same topic. And the story of Hanuman showing Rama & Sita in his chest proved Hanuman as the greatest devotee of Lord Rama. The students also listened to the story - 'Man's Greatness Lies in His Efforts' to understand how hardwork pays back and the parrot story - 'You become the company you keep' that teaches the children to always stay in good association and use your individual mind while taking decisions or implementing actions and avoid bad influences.
The students also learnt to write Hanuman in Sanskrit before reciting their closing prayer.
We will be on thanksgiving break and will meet again in December.
Homework: To prepare for the annual day celebrations, please memorize the first 5 verses of YOUR INDIVIDUAL PORTION of Hanuman Chalisa. Refer to last week's blog to know your individual portion. Students are expected to recite them when they come to the class in December.
It was good to see the students' write up on the qualities of the Hanuman(last week's homework). We started the class with the daily prayers - Om Sahana Vavatu, Karagre Vasate, Saraswathi Namstubyam, Brahmarpanam, Shubam Karothi, Guru Shloka, Bhudir Balam, Kara Charana and Kaayena Vacha.
The students had an overview of Hanuman Chaalisa where the poet Tulsidas praises Lord Hanuman. The poet describes Hanuman uniquely in every verse like the messenger of Rama, the son of the wind God, the son of Anjani, the warrior of incomparable valor, the remover of wicked thoughts, the incarnation of Lord Shiva and so on.
The students learnt about Vakpatuthvam - the ability to talk effectively. They took turns to tell a story of their choice. And learnt how to rephrase the sentences better. To include nice words & avoid any negative words that would hurt others while talking. The stories of Socrates was related to the same topic. And the story of Hanuman showing Rama & Sita in his chest proved Hanuman as the greatest devotee of Lord Rama. The students also listened to the story - 'Man's Greatness Lies in His Efforts' to understand how hardwork pays back and the parrot story - 'You become the company you keep' that teaches the children to always stay in good association and use your individual mind while taking decisions or implementing actions and avoid bad influences.
The students also learnt to write Hanuman in Sanskrit before reciting their closing prayer.
We will be on thanksgiving break and will meet again in December.
Homework: To prepare for the annual day celebrations, please memorize the first 5 verses of YOUR INDIVIDUAL PORTION of Hanuman Chalisa. Refer to last week's blog to know your individual portion. Students are expected to recite them when they come to the class in December.
