Hari Om Parents,

Welcome to 2019!! Wish you & your family a very happy & healthy new year.

We had a lively class this morning after the long break, revising the Mahabharata & Saints of India topics that we have covered this year. Below is the detailed breakdown of today's activities.

Parents please NOTE the reminder below, especially related to the Shlokathon registration. Looking forward to your support in ensuring that our class has full participation.

Weekly Update

Jan 6th 2019 / 9 AM

Today's Activities

Guru Stotram
Started the first couple of lines of Ganesha Stavah bhajan
Continued the Mahabharata story further:

The Pandavas ruled at Khandavaprastha for 36 years. In this time, Arjuna married Ulupi and had a son, Iravan (circumstances of Arjuna's trip).
He also married Subhadra, Krishna's sister.
There were powerful kings who were enemies of the Pandavas and allies of Duryodhana - Sishupala, Jarasandha.
The story of Jarasandha - born in two separate halves and united by a demoness named Jara.
Rajasuya yagna - the grand gathering, discussion of First Honor and the slaying of Sishupala
Also covered the backstory of the burning down of the Khandavaprastha forest with Agni and how Arjuna & Krishna received the Gandiva and Sudarshana

Practiced Geeta Chanting Chapter 18, Verses 41-56
Conclusion prayer
Aarti & Pledge in the auditorium

Next Meeting Agenda

Quiz / Jeopardy
Continue the Mahabharata story
Geeta Chanting Chapter 18,
Continue with Meditation

Reminder & Activities for home

Please continue to practice Chapter 18. Verses 41-56 at home. Here is are audio links to help. http://www.geetachanting.net/bvg18v41-50/ http://www.geetachanting.net/bvg18v51-60/
Please register your children for Shlokathon (includes all shlokas from single verse shlokas to Sahasranamas!)