Hari OM! Parents
We started class with beginning prayers followed by the students taking turns to chant Lingashtakam.
We then practiced SoHum meditation, by first relaxing the body and mind. With the mind relaxed we chanted the mantra Soham with each incoming (So) outgoing breath (Hum). It is said that the breath makes the sound SoHum.
Being the last class we asked the students what are the important takeaways ftom this year's Balavihar classes. The students gave interesting answers.
Some of them talked about some of the human values they would like to try and implement in their lives. It was very heartening when when many of them said they the meditation sessions were very helpful to calm themselves and would like to practice going forward. We then told them about the benefits of meditation and not to give up this sadhana. Told them the story of samudra mathanam or the churning of the ocean by the devas and Asuras as told in the Puranas.
Here are two videos on Hindu Culture for you to review with your children.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aeADjntuom0
The highlight of the last class was the parent visit. The parents talked about the many ways Balavihar had benefited their children and would like to continue next year. We also discussed ways in which the children could be the ambassadors to promote our Hindu Culture in their schools and colleges.
Our thanks to all the Parents 🙏
June 12th is our Balavihar annual day. Please plan and attend.
Pranams
Uma and Nirmala