Hari Om Parents,
With Gurdev and Swamiji's blessing we commenced Bala Vihar for the year 2023-2024. We started the session with prayers and then did a quick round of introductions starting with introducing ourselves and then getting to know the youths.
We reviewed the curriculum for this year, The key topics that would be covered this year are
1. Symbolism in Hinduism - Lord Ganesha, Shiva, Vishnu, Durga, Lakshmi and Saraswati
2. Yato Dharma Tato Jayah
The reference book that we plan to use this year is the Mahabharata book by C Rajagopalachari - This can be purchased from Amazon
Being the first day of the class we started the class with a simple instruction and demonstration of a hand sketch of Lord Ganesh and explained the symbolic description of his form.
We then met some of the parents who made it to the class. We spent some time introducing and discussing the curriculum for the year and key dates. For those that could not make it yesterday feel free to stop by in the next class.
We also handed each youth the handbook for this year which contains the Bala Vihar calendar, Our Curriculum, Aarti, Pledge, Coordinators for the session and other useful information. Request the youths to bring this to every class. Request the parents to go over the handbook with the youth at home if possible. Th
We look forward to working with you and your kids for the rest of the year.
Key Dates to remember.
Monthly Programme - May 17th , 2024 (Friday)
Cord USA Seva Project Nov 18th 2023 (Saturday) – Thanksgiving Baskets
Seva - Annadhanam – Mar 16th 2024 (Saturday)
Please ask your kids to bring a notebook, pen/pencil in a bag and the Handbook that was provided in the class. For those that are returning students, please remind them to bring 'My Prayers' book as well.
Here is the WhatsApp group link, we request you to join for easier communication.
Please don't hesitate to email us or via whatsapp with any questions.
Our next Class is on Sept 15th 7:00pm - Friday
Thanks and regards
Purnima and Shankar
