May 16th Bala Kendra Class Update

May 18, 2010 by varsha

Dear Parents,

Yesterday's class was as follows:

After the Shruthi Class and Mantra Practice, opening prayers took place:

1) Younger Group did O for Obedience. A story was also told to illustrate this value. The younger kids also did coloring of Rama, Sita, & Lakshmana.

2) Middle and Older Groups covered next chapter of Bala Kanda from Ramayana-- We covered two Mahavakyas: Pitru Vakyam Paripalanam (Honoring the words of one’s father) and Vinaashakale Vipreetha Buddhi (A Confused Mind Leads to One's Own Destruction) . We covered the story of Kekaiyi (Vinaasha... .) and the even-mindedness and obedience of Ram when He is asked to go to the forest (Pitru...).

All groups reviewed the practice sheets.

3) We reviewed the Questions of the Week that Cyber Auntie, Varsha Govindani, has been asking via email. Kids who participated were recognized and rewarded.

4) Coins for Haiti will continue through next Class--Lalitha will continue to update all. Please encourage the kids to keep sharing. A small amount can make a big difference. Goal is $500.

5) Look out for Upcoming Special Events at www.balakendra. org-- Please mark your calendars for the Distribution of Certificates for all Students and Special Trophies for 80% or greater attendance during the May 23rd session.

6) Amma will be visiting San Ramon in June!!! Please go to www.amma.org for details. June 5 Saturday from 11 am to 1 pm is the time slot now scheduled for presentation to Amma by the kids.

7) The summer will have several special events for the families (Pool Party, Hatha Yoga Session, Boating). Pls continue to check the website.

We are now scheduling hosts for the East Bay Children's Satsangs for Fall of 2010. The dates still available are as follows: Nov 5. We already have hosts for Sept, Oct, Dec. Please let me know if you are interested in hosting November.

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