Dear Parents,
It is with Gurudev's grace, our Swamiji's blessings, and an armload of new ideas that we enter this new year of Bala Vihar in its virtual format. We are grateful for your support.
This year the curriculum is as such:
- Mahābhārata- From Virāta Parvā onwards.
- India, the Sacred Land - Temples, Festivals, Cultural and Spiritual diversity
- Slokas on Devi
- Bhajans on Devi
Opening Prayers: Om Sahanā vavatu, followed by the chants Om Sree Ganeśaya Namaha, Sree Saraswatyai Namaha, Sree Sat Gurubhyo Namaha.
The daily prayers (as suggested in the 'My Prayers' book) were all chanted, giving every child an opportunity to recite. Please have the children do these daily prayers at home regularly.
Today's class was about introducing ourselves and having the children reacquaint with their peers, the curriculum and the new format. It was a very humbling experience to see the children adapt so well to the changes.
Next, we had a quiz on the Mahābhārata. It was heartening to see the children remember most characters, situations and events.
We were also very happy to see most of our class children attend Aarti. We hope this continues...
Next week (Sept 25, 2020), we will be starting the review of Adi Parvā. Looking forward to another productive class.
Pranāms,
Friday, Grade 6 Sevikas
