Class Nov 16th, 2014

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Hari Om Families!

We welcomed a new friend Rahul into the classroom and went through an intense revision session for ourselves and to bring our new friend up to speed.

Class Theme: Bal Bhagwatam- 10 avatars of Lord Vishnu

Sloka: Om Sahanavavatu & meaning, Vakra Tunda Mahakaya... & Sarawati Namastubhyam... The children practiced saying these as a melodious group. Please get My Prayers book and read meaning to the children.

Revision: What is the story of Parikshit, Kali, the bull and the cow? Full revision for new friend. What is Prarabdha? Past actions which bring us to where we are now. We are not victims of circumstances but only enjoying the fruits of our past actions. If our past actions were good/pure, we will receive opportunities. If our past actions are not appropriate to what was required, then we do not get what we need now.

What is Puru-shartha? Self Effort. All that will happen in the future is dependent on our actions now. So we must act well.

The children also congratulated Yash for his Purushartha in maintaining physical calmness in the class.

Story: Explained story of Gautam Buddha. What are the 5 places that King Parikshit gave Kali to stay?

Discussion: Where can bad/ Kali stay? Where there is Gambling, Drinking, Greed for things (lust), Greed for Money, and Cruelty. What are the examples of places like these? Where there is no prayer that happens in the home or only wealth generation but not enough concern for the environment or good of the community/charity. Earning wealth is very good, but we should not cause others harm in the process of uplifting ourselves.

The children also put up their ideas on what they want to do for the 26th January Annual Day celebrations. The ideas were noted and we will vote on the ideas next class.

Activity: A Ball is Kali. The focus of the game was that the children had to push the ball away from their bodies with one hand so that they are not "touched" by Kali. But instead of only focussing on that, the children started to aim to "out" the other kids after they were "touched" or became "out". It was explained to them that they have then indeed been "touched by Kali" since they are focussing on harming others. The children had a lot of fun learning through this game.

Homework: 10 minutes of Minecraft, Completing research on their avatars ad bringing to class & outlining what they want to do for 26th January. 

Points to cover:

Get consensus on one play. Assign Roles.

With Prem & OM!