Hari Om!
Here is the class update for last week.
Stotram - We chanted the Mahalakshmi Ashtakam together.
India, the Sacred land - We learnt about the underlying traditions of our culture:
The Guru parampara system, called shortly as GPS for life - our gurus teach us the right direction and are always available to help us keep to the right path whenever we need them.
The Guru parampara system, called shortly as GPS for life - our gurus teach us the right direction and are always available to help us keep to the right path whenever we need them.
The Destination of the "goal of life" is liberation and happiness forever. GPS directs us to reach the destination and points out how to live our daily lives.
*To remember "acharya devo bhava"- Guru gives us guidance and teaches us the "attitude of gratitude" and values enshrined in the scriptures.
*The framework of gratitude includes-
Deva-RNa- gratitude to the Gods, shown by spiritual practices, prayers
Rshi RNa- to get soaked in wisdom,gain knowledge about Self and the Universe;
Pitr-RNa- respecting our ancestors and following the traditions handed down,
NR -RNa- debt to society, to be returned by being socially helpful and ready to serve,
Bhuta-RNa- Being kind to animals, nurturing nature and causing no or minimum pollution in nature. Doing Rangoli with rice flour to feed insects, feeding crows are all examples of repaying bhuta RNa.
Rshi RNa- to get soaked in wisdom,gain knowledge about Self and the Universe;
Pitr-RNa- respecting our ancestors and following the traditions handed down,
NR -RNa- debt to society, to be returned by being socially helpful and ready to serve,
Bhuta-RNa- Being kind to animals, nurturing nature and causing no or minimum pollution in nature. Doing Rangoli with rice flour to feed insects, feeding crows are all examples of repaying bhuta RNa.
We had a very interesting discussion in class about the childrens' experiences in India with the various insects, birds and animals that co-exist in their homes there!
Bhagavad Geeta: We practised Chapter 3, please make sure to register the children for Geeta Chanting Yajna on April 22nd.
We went to the assembly to watch a wonderful presentation by the third graders!
Regards
Keerthi Kobla and Abhirami Shrinivas
