Hari Om Parents,
We started our class with a breathing exercise and chanted "OM" 3 times, "Sahana Vavathu," and daily prayers, which are on page 11 of the My Prayers book. Please go through the daily prayers with your children to ensure they memorize them. We did "Kathe bhi Ram Kaho " bhajan and " Shivaaya parameshwaraya " Bhajan . Almost all the kids memorized. After that , we did marble meditation .
Story Time :
Lord Rama and Lakshmana resume their search southward for Sita. As they passed through the forest, they are suddenly seized by a creature. It had no legs or head, only a mouth with sharp teeth in the stomach and one red eye. It had two arms to capture prey. This was the monster, Kabandha, who was cursed for frightening a rishi to remain in a monster form. In a second, both brothers drew their swords and chopped the arms away. Kabandha was liberated from his curse and advised the brothers to go to the vaanara King Sugreeva. Following the advice of Kabandha, Lord Rama and Lakshmana follow the river Pampa and reach the ashram of Sage Matanga. They are welcomed by an old tapasvini, Shabari, who was Rishi Matanga's disciple. Shabari has been patiently waiting several years for the arrival of Lord Rama. Everyday she would clean the ashram and collect berries for Lord Rama. Shabari would taste the fruit and only pick the sweetest ones. Upon Lord Rama's arrival, Shabari offers him these bitten fruit. Lakshmana refuses to eat them, but Lord Rama enjoys them. We spoke about how Bhagawan only sees the love and devotion in Shabari's action. Refreshed after their rest, Lord Rama and Lakshmana left Shabari and continued towards Rishyamukha Hill.
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See you all Friday. Class starts promptly at 7:00 pm.
Regards,
Sangita Patankar & Uma
