May 19th Class

Beginning Prayers:

• 'om' chanting - 3 times
• meditation
• shuklaambaradharam, saraswati namastubhyam, gururbrahma

gitaa chanting:

• 13th adhyaaya 1- 20 shlokas

hanumaan shlokas/bhajans:

• buddhirbalam
• hanumaan chaalIsa 

Brain Storming:

• What happens when we recite hanumaan chaalIsaa
• What is the benefit of keeping hanumaan in our hearts

Story time:

• Why does perfection matter
• Would the Lord camp in my heart

Activity:

• sanctified and laminated hanumaan chaalIsaa sheet hand outs
• YEAR END PARTY TIME! :)

Ending Prayers:

• sarvebhavantu sukhinaH
• pUrNamadaH pUrNamidam
• aarati and pledge

Comments:

Rashmi Aunty and Prajna didi:

We were all in an excited frenzy as we walked into class today!  We were all in celebration mood. After a brief class and finishing up our year's portions, we were all going to party!!  After a whole long year of fun and learning, we surely need to celebrate!

We did our gItaa chanting and hanumaan chaalIsaa, as usual.  We have done these as a part of our routine from day one.  The kids did so well on both of them.  We have to share this with you.  We have heard many positive comments regarding their hanumaan chaalIsaa performance on stage during annual day.  Today, we had Ameet-ji come to our class and tell all the kids how wonderful they were on stage.  He said that they all looked good, presented good and sounded good!  So hip hip hurray to you all!!

We listened to the story about our gurudev Swami Chinmayananda-ji and his perfection in anything he did.  We saw how he even put a rubber band around a bundle of envelops without any twists!  He took interest and put an effort to keep such minute details in mind and follow them through, every single time!  A similar attitude in life will raise all of us to something bigger than we are today.  Our hanumaan is just like that.  He did everything perfectly.  By praying to Him, we can become like Him.

With that, we concluded learning hanumaan chaalIsaa - chanting, as well as understanding the meanings.  It was a wonderful year of learning, discussing, chanting and sharing laughs!  Couldn't have asked for more really.

We wanted to celebrate all the goodness with a little year end party.  All the parents had brought so many goodies and treats.  We went to the cafeteria (instead of outside, as it was raining).  The weather was droopy outside, but none of it affected our cheerful and enthusiastic group of parents or kids!  We had an amazing party and enjoyed the time thoroughly.  Thank you parents for being so supportive through out the year.  We could always count on you for anything.  You have been so supportive and encouraging through out the year.  That is what makes this group so special!  Keep up the spirits.
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Madhuri Aunty and Shilpa Aunty:

Hari Om

May 12th Class

Beginning Prayers:

• 'om' chanting - 3 times
• meditation
• shuklaambaradharam, saraswati namastubhyam, gururbrahma

gitaa chanting:

• 13th adhyaaya 1- 20 shlokas

hanumaan shlokas/bhajans:

• buddhirbalam
• hanumaan chaalIsa 1- 40 chaupas

Brain Storming:

• What happens when one remembers brave hanumaan
• What is the meaning of gosia
• What is the result of chanting hanumaan chaalIsaa 100 times 

Story time:

• The Miracle
• The magic carpet

Activity:

• None

Ending Prayers:

• sarvebhavantu sukhinaH
• pUrNamadaH pUrNamidam
• aarati and pledge - in auditorium

Comments:

Rashmi Aunty and Prajna didi:

Happy Mother's day to all the wonderful moms out there!  Hope your day is as special as you are.

We are having so much fun discussing life issues in class that the time we are allotted is just not enough :).  Time and again, we are amazed at the type of topics and discussions we have in class!!  We sure have a bunch of extremely smart kids!

We have continued learning bhagavadgItaa beyond the competition.  We had learnt 15 verses before.  We now have learnt up to verse 20.  The children have promised to do their best and want to go all the way to the end of the chapter!  See, don't we have a bunch of enthusiastic kids who are willing to learn!!  Of course, we grooved along singing the whole hanumaan chaalIsaa!

We learnt about Miracles through the true story of a girl who had so much faith that a miracle HAD to come her way!  Truly, her undaunted faith was what saved her brother's life!

We also saw how being thoughtless and giving the reigns to our sense can be dangerous through the story of the magic carpet acquired by a thoughtless man.

Our discussions on these stories led to so many big thoughts that to establish those, we had to hear 2 - 3 extra stories :).  Isn't this a fun, fun class?!

Time is running out and our end of the year is fast approaching.  We are almost wrapping up our curriculum.  In fact, we will be finishing up before the last day itself!  Then, how about we have some fun party time!!  Will be emailing regarding more details of the party that we can have Next Sunday.  Do watch out for our emails.

Happy Mother's day again to all the hard working moms who do so much for their children constantly!  Enjoy your day and the rest of the year ahead.

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Madhuri Aunty and Shilpa Aunty:

opeing prayers
Japa mala
Hanuman Chalisa Chanting
Bhajan:
Veera Maaruti
Brainstorming
Hanuman chalisa caupai 27 to 30
Discussion: Who is a Tapasvi?
Meaning of our Parama Guru's , name Tapovan Maharaja.
Tale:
Take a vows for greater gains
You get What you Want...God's shop.
The Nature of Saints
Game: Sadhu Musical Chair
Children had fun playing this game .
Children learned that sharing, accommodating each other can also be fun.
Discussion:
How Does One Become Famous?
Closing prayers

May 5th - Annual day celebration

Comments:

Rashmi Aunty and Prajna didi:

Madhuri Aunty and Shilpa Aunty:

Wow!  What a wonderful group of 2nd grade children and parents we have!!  Due to all your hard work and co-operation, we were able to pull off a wonderful hanumaan chaalIsaa presentation today!  Children, you did very well!  You kept the beat and tempo though out the chanting.  Heard some nice comments from a few people too, during dinner later on :).   Looks like you rocked the show!  Keep up the good work and the team spirit kids!

Here's the link for reminiscing the show again!

Enjoy!  See you all next Sunday at balavihar.