3/8/15

We started the class with OM 3 times. We chanted Gajananam slokam with everyone doing together. The kids were loud and clear :)

We then continued the chant in group doing the Saraswathy slokam.

Then we did the Guru slokam, where in we repeated after the teacher. We quickly revisited the Hindu Trinity Gods as we chanted the guru slokam. We also repeated the Siva slokam after the teacher. Today we learned Parvathy slokam, "sarva mangala mangalye.." and learned Parvathy maata, mother of Ganesha and Karthikeya, blesses all of us giving immense energy or Sakthi. She is also called as Sakthi Devi.

We had a potty break and snack time. followed by a game. The kids stood in a circular position, each one whispering one of Lord Ganesa's names to the other persons' ears and the last one to say that out loud. It was a fun game and the kids all enjoyed.

As we about to wind up the session, we learned the beautiful story of how the heavenly river Ganga descended to the earth from Lord Siva's (Sankar bagwan) matted locks.

A simple Homework until we meet is to name the 2 things we see on Sankar bagwan's locks. We know one is the river ganga already. What is the next?

We wound up the class with our closing verses and smiley faces rewards.

Attached Sivam and Parvathy slokam.

Reminders- Box of crayons water bottle and hand sanitizer.

Next class is on the 15th (3/15/15) 

Thanks.

Hari OM

Rajesh and Vidhya

Madhuram.