Hari Om Parents,
We started our class with a breathing. exercise, chanted "OM" 3 times, chanted "Sahana Vavathu " and daily prayers which are on page 11 of the My Prayers book. Please go through the daily prayers which your children to make them memorize .
Story Time :
Storytime started with a quick review and the children remembered names of most of the characters in the story so far! The newly weds arrive back in Ayodhya and are given a special welcome by everyone. King Dasharatha called his ministers and announced that he wanted to crown Prince Rama the heir to his throne. They all agreed it was the best decision and Sage Vasishta proposed the coronation to take place the very next day. Lord Rama was given the good news, which he received calmly with equanimity. The entire Ayodhya began preparations for the coronation. Queen Kaikeyi had a hunchback maid named Manthara. The evil woman, on hearing the news of Rama's coronation, immediately started poisoning the queen's mind. Kaikeyi, who initially received the news with happiness, soon became jealous of Kausalya and Rama. Manthara advised Kaikeyi to ask King Dasharatha for the boons that he had promised in the past. When the king came to Kaikeyi's palace, he found her crying and in distress. Dasharatha pacified her by saying he will do anything to make her happy again. Immediatlely, Kaikeyi reminded the king of his boons,and asked Bharata to be crowned the king. Next she asked Rama to be exiled to the Dandaka forest for 14 years. The helpless King Dasharatha, bound by his word, reluctantly agreed. Lord Rama was summoned and received the news just as calmy as before. He promised Queen Kaikeyi that he would help his father keep his word and leave to the forest immediately. King Dasharatha hearing this falls down with a broken heart. Lord Rama bows down to take their blessings and prepares to leave Ayodhya.
Bhajan:
We are progressing in learning " Khaathe bhi Ram Kaho " bhajan with actions . Kids are enjoying the Bhajan.
Class Zoom Link:
See you all next Friday. Class starts promptly at 7:00 pm.
Regards,
Sangita Patankar & Uma Bhashetty
