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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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
