March 28th Balakendra Class Update

Mar 29, 2010 by varsha

Dear Parents,

Today's class was as follows:

Apart from the usual opening prayers:

1) Younger Group did K for Kindness and L for Love.   A story was also told to illustrate this value.  The kids also did planting prep work in the Community Garden and helped with making of some clay signs related to the same.

2) Middle and Older Groups covered next chapter of Bala Kanda from Ramayana--Breaking of Lord Shiva's bow and the marriage of Ram and Sita.  The Mahavakya (great saying) was:

Sa Uthsaahanaam Saadhyam Asthi – With enthusiasm, nothing is impossible to achieve

The illustration was how Rama's enthusiasm and pure approach to lifting and stringing the bow brought him great success and gave him the energy to pursue his goals.

The Middle and Older Groups were led in Hatha Yoga style breathing and relaxation exercises by Murali Sreenivasan.

3) Coins for Haiti will continue through April and May--Lalitha is continuing to update all. Please encourage the kids to keep sharing. A small amount can make a big difference.

4) Look out for Upcoming Special Events at www.balakendra. org-- next two events are: East Bay Children's Satsang on Friday April 2 and Easter Egg Hunt and Eco-Day on April 4.

Next class is April 11. Nishitha Nair is scheduled to lead the pledge. Thanks to Aadav this time.  Also congratulations to Rohith for becoming Champion and Gayatri for becoming Pandit.

Do make sure your kids have been counted properly for attendance-- Sanjay Anavekar is handling that.  Those with 80% or more class attendance this year will be given a trophy.

Please note that the tentative the end of year picnic (combined with playing of Holi colors) is tentatively scheduled for May 9 at 11 am at the M.A. Center in the Meadow.  Kindly mark your calendars.

Prep for June

Please make sure the kids memorize the words to Satchidananda Guru, Rama Rama Bolo, and Faith Be My Companion.  We are planning to sing these songs for Amma in June and the kids need to know these bhajans by heart.

Do reach out to me if you have questions.

Many thanks to all who make these programs possible. Amma emphasizes that the kids need to be trained early.

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