Nov 19, 2023 - Grade 7 (Sunday AM)

Hari OM Dear Families,

Here is this week's update.

Week : 8

19th Nov 2023 / 9:15AM

Class began with 3 OMs followed by

"Om Saha Navavatu" (page 8 in My Prayers book)
 Om shrI Ganeśaya Namaha,  shrI Saraswatyai Namaha,  shrI Sat Gurubhyo Namaha.
"Vakratunda Mahakaya" (page 27 in My Prayers book)
"Saraswati Namastubhyam" (page 12 in My Prayers book)
"Gurur Brahma" (page 60 in My Prayers book)

 "Neelaam buja" & "SriRama Rama rameti" (page 129 My prayers book)

Naama ramayanam- We learned the Aaranya kaanda, first four lines and  the meanings along.

Ramayanam - Kishkindha kaanda

Rama and Lakshmana cremated Kabandha and then went in search of Sugriva. On the way they crossed sabari ashram where sabari is longing to have rama's darsan. She was in ecstasy seeing the brothers and gave her a hearty welcome. She offered berries to rama and made sure he gets the sweetest of the berries, so she took a bite and made sure it was sweet and offered it to rama. Rama accepted her dedication because it was pure. The brothers then left and walked towards rishyamukha mountain.

Seeing the brothers approach the area, Sugriva sent Hanuman, his chief minister, to make sure they were not sent by Vali to kill him. Hanuman disguised himself as a brahman and met with the brothers. He spoke well-chosen and scholarly words, and Rama was very impressed. Lakshman introduced themselves and explained to Hanuman about their mission. Hanuman led them to Sugriva and presented their situation. Sugriva immediately offered friendship to Rama and they solemnly swore friendship witnessed by agni.

Sugriva informed Rama of his troubles with Vali. Vali was the king of Kishkindha and was once challenged by a demon called Mayavi to engage in combat. The fierce battle went on for a long time and at one time, Vali and Mayavi went into a cave. Vali told Sugriva to close the entrance and guard the cave. After a long time, Sugriva heard shouts and saw blood seeping at the entrance. Thinking Vali had been killed, he further bolstered the sealing of the cave and then went back to Kishkinda and reported Vali dead. Persuaded by the courtiers, he then became king of Kishkinda. Vali, who had in effect been the victor in the battle with Mayavi, then got out of the cave with great difficulty and returned to Kishkinda. Seeing Sugriva on the throne, he was furious and accused Sugriva of deceiving him and seizing the throne. He kicked Sugriva out of Kishkinda and took Sugriva's wife Ruma for himself. Sugriva took to hiding in Rishyamuka mountains as there was a curse of death for Vali from Rishi Matanga if he ever entered that area. 

Having apprised Rama of his situation, he asked the monkeys to bring the jewels they had gathered - Rama immediately recognised Sita's jewelry.

Next class on 12/03/23. No class on the 26th, being Thanksgiving weekend. 

Coat Drive by grade 7 

Our 7th grade class is doing a coat drive for the holiday season ending on Dec 16th. Please donate gently used coats generously towards this great cause. You can leave it by the assigned  table at the entrance. Thank you!

          

Please reach out to us with any questions or concerns you may have.

Hari OM

Prarthana Gururaj and Vidhya Aiyer