HariOm Grade 7 Balavihar Parents,
Today we had a fun filled, interesting session with your kids. Following are some key updates :
- Opening Prayers : Guru Stotram, Morning prayers (Karagre, Saraswathi)
- Meditation followed by focus exercise.
- Gurudev's quote : " Temper takes you to trouble! Pride keeps you there " We had an interesting discussion on this quote , how we all can get into trouble if we can't control temper and pride. Students had shared their views on this quote. One of the best quotes was from Ishan Mungikar : This quote refers to the everlasting cycle that often engulfs many people. Getting an award is nice, but to abuse that power damages the reputation that you have built up, thus making it hard to rebuild it . There are many instances where we get put in a situation that hurts us due to our pride.
- Ramayana : We discussed Chapters 3 and 4 of Ramayana by Rajaji. How Sage Vishwamitra wastes all his hard earned tapas by his anger and unjustifiable actions like trying to help Trishanku to get to heaven with his body. After obtaining title of Brahmarshi, Vishwamitra arrives at Ayodhya to seek Rama's help in performing the Yagna. We also discussed how hesitant Dasharatha was to send his dear son with sage but finally sends Rama & Lakshmana to protect the Yagna and kill demons.
- Character analysis of Vishwamitra : We discussed the importance of Vishwamitra in Ramayana. He was the Guru who not only taught Sree Rama, Lakshmana all forms of weapons and combat skills but also helped young princes come out of their protected zone and explore the world and finally contributed in Rama seeking Sita as his wife. We shared a character analysis worksheet where kids got opportunity to state 1) if they like the character ( Why / Why not? ) 2) Some thing important about the character 3) What things does the character perform 4) What would you do if you were the character. We got several interesting details from your 7th grader. We will review and share these in our next session.
- Bhagawatgita chanting with Swamiji
- Balavihar House Inaugural session : Your 7th graders are part of Bajarangi Bolts "Yellow" house. We entered temple carrying yellow flags and had a fun group warmup session to create bracelets in 5 mins. Our team stood in first position winning 250 + points.
- Ended the session with Pledge and closing prayers.
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Looking forward to another fun filled year with your 7th graders.
Pranams,
Suma & Ruchi
Announcements/Reminders :
- Swami Ramakrishnanadaji's Interactive Satsang Monday Oct 1st 6-7PM - Topic : Did Ramayana Really Happen ? Target Audience : Middle/High schoolers.
- Please register for CORD Walkathon: Oct 28th, Sunday 10:00 AM at Mercer County Park. East Picnic area. More details at http://www.chinmayavrindavan.org/cord-walkathon/ . Note that walkathon is followed by Field Day activities. Please make sure you register for the walkathon. Yes - Please bring in all your friends and family members. $25/walker and the funds raised goes to CORD. Raffle prizes for the most number of pledges collected
