Hari Om parents,
We hope everyone is doing well. Here is a summary of our class-
1. We started with opening prayers - 3 OM's, sahana bhavatu, and shlokas for Lord Ganesha, Devi Saraswati and our Guru.
2. We then chanted the Dhyaan shloka.
3. We did a few chaupais from Chalisa -
* kanchan baran... kesa.
Someone who is really strong may look fierce, even though Hanuman Ji is a monkey and very strong he is noble, divine and humble. He attracts others with his radiant personality. Hanuman Ji is the most lovable character in Ramayana as he brings joy to everyone. What really makes us beautiful? For example - How can our ears be beautiful? Girls wear earrings to make it look pretty but it's ability to listen to beautiful things. Similarly our mind is beautiful if we think good thoughts. When we think good thoughts, we perform good deeds.
4. Discussion - What makes one beautiful? We started the discussion by telling kids that doing an oil bath, wearing a beautiful dress, dressing up etc makes one beautiful. Some agreed some were doubtful. Then a beautifully dressed person can be a bully or jealous etc. Is the person now beautiful? How did Hanuman ji, who is a monkey, is so beautiful with the golden glow? Slowly the kids realized the qualities of Hanuman ji's are what make him beautiful.
5. Story time- Good Friends.
In the village there were two boys Ramu and Kanu. Ramu was blind and Kanu was lame. They both were poor and the parents are working hard just to put food on the table. These boys want to go to school, but who would take them?
One day, Ramu had a brilliant idea. He told Kanu how both of them go to school and study. Ramu said, "I have strong legs, I can walk and carry you on my shoulder. You can show me the way." Kanu said," And I can repeat the lessons loudly for you."
They sought their parents' consent and went to school. The teachers are very happy to see that eagerness to help each other. Yes, Ramu and Kanu are beautiful!
6. Parents meeting - It was so wonderful to see all of you. This was a short meeting to inform parents about the upcoming monthly program and to address any queries or questions they had.
Have a wonderful rest of the week! See you on Sunday @ 9:15 am 😊.
Regards,
Chitra & Rupa.