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Week 6 Update
Likhita Japa - Class began with the children writing 18 times - "Sri Krishna Sharanam Mama", in their Likhita Japa notebooks..
Shlokas
Om chanting, Sahana vavatu, Vakratunda mahakaya, Saraswati namastubhyam, Guru Brahma, Mahamrutyunjaya shloka (My Prayers, pg 78).
We revised verse 1-4 of Krishnashtakam and learned verse 5 (My Prayers book pg 109)
Krishna Lila
Limbs of Vishnu
We asked the kids will just a finger, or foot or even a person's eyes describe their personality fully. It is only when we put together all the parts that make the individual whole and help us understand them better. Similarly, though Bhagvan is present everywhere; only when we incorporate certain virtues in our personality, we will see God vividly. The limbs of Vishnu have been identified as cows, austerity/puja, truth, physical and mental disciplines, faith, kindness, forbearances and sacrifices. We discussed how each limb can be incorporated in our everyday life.
Celebrating Krishna's Arrival in Gokul
We discussed how the people of Gokul likely welcomed Krishna with great celebration. While explaining why Rishi Garga named the baby Krishna, Children made happy birthday Krishna cards, we worshipped an idol of Bal Krishna with flowers and light. Sang a bhajan- Bhaja Mane Radhe Govinda ( pg 121) Sweets were distributed to kids.
Putana- She came to kill but received Moksha instead
Krishna was no longer a newborn but a cheerful infant; and miles away Kamsa was getting impatient on finding the identity of the eighth child. He sent Putana, who was known as the killer of infants to find this baby and kill it. The demoness transformed herself into a beautiful woman who came across as someone ready to bless a child. When she reached Nanda's house, she proceeded to feed Krishna her poisoned milk and expected him to be lifeless soon; but to her horror the tiny boy was sucking the life out of her. As villagers of Gokul celebrated her death and set fire to her body; everyone was surprised at the lovely fragrance spreading everywhere. Bhagvan saw her as someone who came to feed him though with a wicked desire. The Lord had the feed and forgave her.
My 24 Teachers
Introspection Activity: The children answered riddles related to our next teacher – Space; and drew on what Space means to them.
Gita Chanting
We learned verse 9 and 10 from Chapter 15 today (BV Handbook, pg 25). Remind your child to review the verses regularly.
Gita Playlist link to practice with your child : https://bit.ly/BGCh15Playlist
We then wrapped up the class to go to the prayer hall for Aarti and Pledge.
- Rashmi Kuroodi and Aparna Prasad
Supplies needed for every class: My Prayers book, Bala Vihar Handbook, likhita japa notebook, pencils, markers, crayons, glue sticks all in their Bala Vihar bag.
