Hari Om parents,
We started with breathing and screaming exercises to get rid of the yawning and sleepy look some children had. Since the clock advanced by an hour, this was expected. Also, the attendance was disappointing. Please try not to miss Balvihar classes. The kids are getting more familiar with the chanting of daily prayers and we do not want that to be broken with being absent.
After the chanting and meditation we plunged into the story of Ramayan. Rama with his able vanara army landed in Lanka. They were struck by the beauty and grandeur of the city and Rama was unhappy that the city was soon to be destroyed. But he was determined to get Sita back. Rama however decided to give one last chance to mighty Ravana to save his life by returning Sita and sent Angadha, son of Vali, to Ravana. Of course, the evil Ravana chose to face Rama and risk his life and the beautiful city. Ravana was also persuaded by his grandfather, Malyavan and his own ministers not to underestimate Rama and to make peace with him. But the wicked Ravana proceeded with arrangements for a battle and posted his warriors to guard the city-gates. He also had an evil plan to deceive Sita using his magical powers. He tricked Sita with a model of Ramas head and to yield to him. The noble Sita just wept but soon became hopeful when she heard the blaring trumpets and the beating of the drums of the vanara army. Thus the two sides were all set to start the war. We concluded the story with the singing of Atma nivasi Ram. Students colored the pages and also marked the last paduka in the trail map of Rama.
There was assembly in the auditorium and the sixth graders were putting up a show, a skit from Mahabharata. It was grand, colorful and entertaining. A simple request at this juncture. Please do take your child for arati in the auditorium and never skip it. It is not a good example to set. Always factor in that extra 20 min in your schedule. Please register for Geetha chanting. Also, mark your calendar on May 5th. It is our annual day and children put up a grand show.
Hari Om.
We started with breathing and screaming exercises to get rid of the yawning and sleepy look some children had. Since the clock advanced by an hour, this was expected. Also, the attendance was disappointing. Please try not to miss Balvihar classes. The kids are getting more familiar with the chanting of daily prayers and we do not want that to be broken with being absent.
After the chanting and meditation we plunged into the story of Ramayan. Rama with his able vanara army landed in Lanka. They were struck by the beauty and grandeur of the city and Rama was unhappy that the city was soon to be destroyed. But he was determined to get Sita back. Rama however decided to give one last chance to mighty Ravana to save his life by returning Sita and sent Angadha, son of Vali, to Ravana. Of course, the evil Ravana chose to face Rama and risk his life and the beautiful city. Ravana was also persuaded by his grandfather, Malyavan and his own ministers not to underestimate Rama and to make peace with him. But the wicked Ravana proceeded with arrangements for a battle and posted his warriors to guard the city-gates. He also had an evil plan to deceive Sita using his magical powers. He tricked Sita with a model of Ramas head and to yield to him. The noble Sita just wept but soon became hopeful when she heard the blaring trumpets and the beating of the drums of the vanara army. Thus the two sides were all set to start the war. We concluded the story with the singing of Atma nivasi Ram. Students colored the pages and also marked the last paduka in the trail map of Rama.
There was assembly in the auditorium and the sixth graders were putting up a show, a skit from Mahabharata. It was grand, colorful and entertaining. A simple request at this juncture. Please do take your child for arati in the auditorium and never skip it. It is not a good example to set. Always factor in that extra 20 min in your schedule. Please register for Geetha chanting. Also, mark your calendar on May 5th. It is our annual day and children put up a grand show.
Hari Om.
