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Ramayan Stories By Bala Kendra KidsApr 10, 2011 by sanjay Please Type your stories to this blog. March 27 Bala Kendra Class UpdateMar 29, 2011 by varsha om namah sivaya Dear Parents, Shruthi Class (voice training for bhajans) took place from 2:30 to 3 pm. We used this class to help prepare the kids for singing for Amma in June. Madhavi, Sangee and Saavitri are helping the kids do the three bhajans in a small group format (Dinom Ke Dukh Harta, Guru Charanam and You Mean Everything to Me). All bhajans are on-line. Please try to bring your kids to this class so they can get some one-on-one training. Mantra Practice took place from 3 to 3:30 pm. Amulya became a Champion! Congratulations!! We then did regular the opening prayers and group concentration and japa, starting at 3:30 pm. Then the small groups met individually. 1) Younger Group continued its study of various deities and their symbolism. The group continued its study of Lord Shiva and covered the story of the bringing of Mother Ganga to the earth. The story was used to discuss jealousy (Indra's jealousy of the yagya of Sagara) and how Kapila Muni's anger caused the destruction of the sons of Sagara and how Bhagiratha sacrificed so much for the welfare of his ancestors. Kindly contact Anita at aggarwal3@gmail.com for details. 2) Middle and Older Groups continued the Mahavakyas and Ramayan stories -- For questions, kindly contact either Lalitha (for Older Group at lalitha@aol.com) and Sudha (for Middle Group at sudhaj@sbcglobal.net ). Value Discussions: pApAnAM vA shubhAnAM vA vadhArhANAM plava~Ngama | kAryaM kAruNyamAryeNa na kashchinnAparAdhyati || "Kindness is to be shown by a noble person either towards a sinner or to a virtuous person or even to a person who deserves death, for, there is none who never commits a wrong." (Younger Group is K to 2nd Grade. Middle is 3rd to 5th. and Older is Middle School.) 3) About 10 parents continued their study of Amma's speech at the U.N. on the Universal Power of Motherhood. The focus today was on "What is real love and its application to our lives as householders?". (Kindly bring a copy of the speech to the next class if you will be participating in the Study Group--link was sent earlier.) 4) We continued practicing "Guru Charanam" (on the website). This bhajan will be sung by the kids for Amma in June. 5) Please be on the look out for the Questions of the Week that Cyber Auntie, Varsha Govindani, has been and will be circulating. Varsha Govindani can be reached at varshagovindani@yahoo.com. 6) Look out for Upcoming Events at www.balakendra.org: East Bay Children's Satsang on April 1, Bala Kendra Bake Sale on April 9, Yoga Asana workshop and Nature Walk for kids and parents on May 1, etc. Please do have your child do daily practices and fill out the Practices Sheet which is under Curriculum on the website. We can then recognize your child in class. Also please make sure your child signs the attendance sheet for each class so we can recognize them with a trophy for high participation at the end of the year (80% or more class attendance earns a trophy.) If any child would like to lead the pledge and has learned it by heart, kindly let me know. Next class is on April 10 and Bhargav will lead the pledge. Week 19: Question of the week!!Mar 20, 2011 by varsha Q: Why do we celebrate holi? Share how you celebrate the festival of colors? March 13 Bala Kendra Class UpdateMar 16, 2011 by varsha om namah sivaya Dear Parents, Shruthi Class (voice training for bhajans) took place from 2:30 to 3 pm. We used this class to help prepare the kids for singing for Amma in June. Madhavi, Sangee and Saavitri are helping the kids do the three bhajans in a small group format (Dinom Ke Dukh Harta, Guru Charanam and You Mean Everything to Me). All bhajans are on-line. Please try to bring your kids to this class so they can get some one-on-one training. Mantra Practice took place from 3 to 3:30 pm. Pooja and Karthik became Pundits and Chitra became an Acharya. Congratulations!! We then did regular the opening prayers and group concentration and japa, starting at 3:30 pm. Then the small groups met individually. 1) Younger Group continued its study of various deities and their symbolism. The group covered the story of the marriage of Lord Shiva and Parvati and the concept that the Lord is pleased with devotion and love not with fancy offerings. One of the kids, Rishabh, told the story of Kubera; Vikram will tell a story to the group next time. Kindly contact Anita at aggarwal3@gmail.com for details. 2) Middle and Older Groups continued the Mahavakyas and Ramayan stories -- For questions, kindly contact either Lalitha (for Older Group at lalitha@aol.com) and Sudha (for Middle Group at sudhaj@sbcglobal.net ). Value Discussions: dharmaatprachyutashiilaM hi puruShaM paapanishchayam | tvaktvaa sukhamavaapnoti hastaadaashiiviShaM yathaa || "Renouncing a person of sinful resolve (even though it is a relation) whose conduct has deviated from righteousness, one attains happiness, as one shakes off a venomous serpent from his hand." Vibishina tells this to Indrajit that even if one is kin, if they are doing unrighteous deeds, one has to renounce that person. (Younger Group is K to 2nd Grade. Middle is 3rd to 5th. and Older is Middle School.) 3) About 10 parents continued their study of Amma's speech at the U.N. on the Universal Power of Motherhood. (Kindly bring a copy of the speech to the next class if you will be participating in the Study Group--link was sent earlier.) 4) We practiced practiced "Guru Charanam" (on the website). This bhajan will be sung by the kids for Amma in June. 5) Please be on the look out for the Questions of the Week that Cyber Auntie, Varsha Govindani, has been and will be circulating. Varsha Govindani can be reached at varshagovindani@yahoo.com. 6) Look out for Upcoming Events at www.balakendra.org Homeless Feeding on March 19, Yoga Asana workshop for kids and parents, East Bay Children's Satsang, etc. Please do have your child do daily practices and fill out the Practices Sheet which is under Curriculum on the website. We can then recognize your child in class. Also please make sure your child signs the attendance sheet for each class so we can recognize them with a trophy for high participation at the end of the year (80% or more class attendance earns a trophy.) If any child would like to lead the pledge and has learned it by heart, kindly let me know. Next class is on March 27 and Viraj will lead the pledge. January 23rd Bala Kendra Class UpdateFeb 01, 2011 by varsha Dear Parents Class today marked the beginning of Spring Semester was as follows. Shruthi Class (voice training for bhajans) took place from 2:30 to 3 pm. Mantra Practice took place from 3 to 3:30 pm. We then did regular the opening prayers and group concentration and japa, starting at 3:30 pm. Bansi did a nice job leading the Pledge. Madhu Pandey will lead the pledge for the next class. Then the small groups met individually. 1) Younger Group began its study of various deities and their symbolism and studied Lord Ganesha and did some related art work. Kindly contact Anita at aggarwal3@gmail.com for details. 2) Middle and Older Groups continued the Mahavakyas and Ramayan stories -- For questions, kindly contact either Lalitha (for Older Group at lalitha@aol.com) and Sudha (for Middle Group at Subject for this class was: Yuddha Kanda Continued. Value Discussions: satya dharma anuraktaanaam na asti mR^ityu kR^itam bhayam Vibhishana says to Sugriva “For those who are devoted to truth and righteousness, there is no fear of death.” (Younger Group is K to 2nd Grade. Middle is 3rd to 5th. and Older is Middle School.) 3) About 10 parents continued their study of Amma's speech at the U.N. The main topic for today was the great power and strength of Universal Motherhood, whether present in a woman or in a man. (Kindly bring a copy of the speech to the next class if you will be participating in the Study Group--link was sent earlier.) 4) We practiced aga "Dinom Ke Dukh Harta" (on the website). This bhajan will be sung by the kids for Amma in June. 5) Please be on the look out for the Questions of the Week that Cyber Auntie, Varsha Govindani, has been and will be circulating. Varsha Govindani can be reached at varshagovindani@yahoo.com. 6) Look out for Special Events at www.balakendra.org under Upcoming Events. Environmental movie Dirt will be shown on Friday Feb 4 at 7 pm. Krish Sivakumar will be sending details. Please do have your child do daily practices and fill out the Practices Sheet which is under Curriculum on the website. We can then recognize your child in class. Also please make sure your child signs the attendance sheet for each class so we can recognize them with a trophy for high participation at the end of the year (80% or more class attendance earns a trophy.) If any child would like to lead the pledge and has learned it by heart, kindly let me know. Welcome to Prakash Bhaskaran who will be helping us conduct the adult study group and also teach the kids bhajans. Next class is on February 13. Week 18: Question of the WeekFeb 01, 2011 by varsha Why do we consider the lotus as special? Jan 9th Bala Kendra Class UpdateJan 11, 2011 by varsha Dear Parents Jan 9th Shruthi Class UpdateJan 11, 2011 by varsha Dear All, Dec 5th Bala Kendra Class UpdateDec 06, 2010 by varsha om namah sivaya Dear Parents Class today was as follows. Mantra Practice took place from 3 to 3:30 pm. We then did regular the opening prayers and group concentration and japa. Then the small groups met individually. 1) Younger Group did the value "U" for Unity--a story as told illustrating the importance of unity in the family and was related to the spirit of Christmas. Kindly contact Anita at aggarwal3@gmail.com for details. 2) Middle and Older Groups continued the Mahavakyas and Ramayan stories -- For questions, kindly contact either Lalitha (for Older Group at lalitha@aol.com) and Sudha (for Middle Group at sudhaj@sbcglobal.net ). Subject for this class was: na saama rakShahsu guNaaya kalpate | na danam artha upaciteShu vartate | na bheda saadhyaa bala darpitaa janaaH | paraakramaH tu eSha mama iha rocate || "In the case of demoniacal bad people, the strategy of negotiation is not practicable to make them good. For bad people having abundant wealth, the strategy of bribery is not suitable to make them good. For persons who are proud of their strength, the strategy of sowing dissension is not amenable to make them good. Showing power by the good people alone is necessary to get results that are good." This is the statement thought by Hanuman. (Younger Group is K to 2nd Grade. Middle is 3rd to 5th. and Older is Middle School.) 3) About 15 parents completed their study of Amma's speech earlier this year at State University of NY and started reading Amma's speech at the U.N. (Kindly bring a copy of the speech to the next class if you will be participating in the Study Group--link was sent earlier.) 5) We practiced Chrismas Carols which will be sung for the elderly at the nursing home next week. 4) Please be on the look out for the Questions of the Week that Cyber Auntie, Varsha Govindani, has been and will be circulating. Varsha Govindani can be reached at varshagovindani@yahoo.com. 6) Look out for Special Events at www.balakendra.org under Upcoming Events, such as the Nursing Home visit on Sunday Dec 12, Eco-Day Jan 16, etc. Please do have your child do daily practices and fill out the Practices Sheet which is under Curriculum on the website. We can then recognize your child in class. Also please make sure your child signs the attendance sheet for each class so we can recognize them with a trophy for high participation at the end of the year (80% or more class attendance earns a trophy.) If any child would like to lead the pledge and has learned it by heart, kindly let me know. Next class is on Dec 19; followed by the holiday celebration at the home of Sujatha and Ranjith in Fremont (we picked that location to accomodate for once those who come to each class from that area.) The class will be followed by a potluck dinner and some singing, celebration, etc. October 24th Bala Kendra Class UpdateNov 01, 2010 by varsha om namah sivaya Dear Parents Class last weekend was as follows. Madhavi led the Shruthi (voice training and small group bhajans) from 2:30 to 3 pm. We then did the opening prayers and group concentration and japa. Then the small groups met individually. 1) Younger Group did the story "The Beggar Maid" to speak of compassion and developing the light in our own hearts and discussed the values behind Deepavali. The younger kids also made clay deepaks for the occasion. Kindly contact Anita at aggarwal3@gmail.com for details. 2) Middle and Older Groups continued the Mahavakyas and Ramayan stories -- For questions, kindly contact either Lalitha (for Older Group at lalitha@aol.com) and Sudha (for Middle Group at sudhaj@sbcglobal.net ). Subject for this class was: Rama states to Vaali “I punish those who go against the norms of the society and who deviate from the path of right.” (Younger Group is K to 2nd Grade. Middle is 3rd to 5th. and Older is Middle School.) 3) About 15 parents continued their study of Amma's speech earlier this year at State University of NY. (Kindly bring a copy of the speech to the next class if you will be participating in the Study Group--link was sent earlier.) 5) We continued practicing Bhajans that will be sung at the annual program in June 2011. We did the bhajan Guru Charanam Satguru Charanam which is on the website. 4) Please be on the look out for the Questions of the Week that Cyber Auntie, Varsha Govindani, has been and will be circulating. Varsha Govindani can be reached at varshagovindani@yahoo.com. 5) Practicing for Amma continues--kids can do music practice (instrumental, voice, etc.) and get sponsors to donate for every hour that they practice. This money will be given by the kids to Amma when she comes in November. 6) Look out for Special Events at www.balakendra.org under Upcoming Events, such as the East Bay Children's Satsang on Friday Nov 12, Nursing Home visit on Dec 11, etc. Please do have your child do daily practices and fill out the Practices Sheet which is under Curriculum on the website. We can then recognize your child in class. Also please make sure your child signs in for each class so we can recognize them with a trophy for high participation at the end of the year (80% or more class attendance gets a trophy.) Kishen Raghavan did a fabulous job leading the pledge. If any child would like to lead the pledge and has learned it by heart, kindly let me know. Next class is Nov 14 at the home of Kamal and Nivedita Panda (Pls check website under Upcoming Events for details.). Amma will be conducting both public programs and a retreat during her visit in November. Kindly see www.amma.org for details of the tour. We encourage everyone to attend. |
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