Activity 1: We discussed and showed - 3 Glasses One Full, One Half Empty, and One Empty- and explained that we need to be ready to receive the Guru's teachings and words with an open mind and with humility and Like the Crescent Moon blooming to a full Moon - we need to know expand our learning by surrendering to Guru. Kids shared interesting ideas when asked for their views. Just like a dry sponge when dipped in a bucket of water, absorbs the maximum water, we should be ready to absorb the teachings from the Guru.
Activity 2: Steady like a Mountain : We asked all the kids to stand in Tree Pose and kept track of how long they are able to stand steady, and then we asked them to make group of 3 kids, and one kid tries to stay in any pose of their choice, while the other kids try to distract them. Kids had fun doing both these, and they happily mingled with their friends, had some enjoyable moments together
Attendance: was taken.
Brainstorming: What can't be cured, Must be endured: Through the story of the Researcher, we learnt that we should try to make the best choice and have the best atitudes, even when something goes wrong and not get angry or upset with the situation.
My 24 Gurus - First Guru: Mother Earth Through a puzzle - Kids guessed the first guru as Mother Earth - who always gives us everything and still Forgives the wrong things we do to her.
Forgiveness: Through the Story of the Mango and the little boy, we learnt that Forgiveness is a great quality to have, no matter who we are.
Story: The Giving Tree: One kid in class narrated the entire story. Through the Story of the Giving Tree, we learnt that we should not be selfish, and keep taking from them always, but instead we need to show our love, affection, gratitude and appreciation to our parents, our well wishers and be kind to all always.
Brainstorming: Steadfast like a Thumb: We discussed why the Thumb is away from other fingers thru a small story, and shared that sometimes you need to hold steadfast to your principles, and do the right thing, by Sticking to our values, beliefs and culture even if you alone are doing it.
Bhagvad Geeta : Gītā Chanting Yajna telecast Bhagavad Gītā - Chapter 15 - Puruṣottama yogaḥ -Yoga of The Supreme Spirit, Verses 5, 6 we all chanted together.
Please make kids practice at home. All are required to learn chanting - Chapter 15 comprising a total of 20 verses in preparation for the Samashti Gita Chanting in May 2026. Handbooks have all the verses from Bhagvad Geeta Ch 15 and Ch12.
Then we all went to the prayer hall for Aarthi and Pledge.
Kids actively participated, and we had a lot of fun overall and especially with the quiz.
Next week: Regular class followed by Saraswathi pooja.
Pranaams
Mahalaxmi
Anurag
