Jan 5, 2023 - Grade 3 (Friday)

Jan 05, 2023- Grade 3 (Friday)

 

Hari Om Parents,

 

It was wonderful to see children arriving to class on time. They were eager to learn new lessons about Bhagavatam.  We had an engaging class of BalaVihar.

 

What we covered in the class today:

 

We started our class with chanting OM 3 times

 

·     We practiced Ganesha Sharanam Bhajan

·       Chanted beginning prayers for goddesses Saraswati (Saraswati namastubhyam), Lakshmi (Karage vasate) and Durga (sarva mangala mangale).

·       We learned Guru stotram "Akhandala mandalaakaram" verses 1-8, all children participated in learning eight verses of Guru stotram from pg. 61 of My Prayers book

·      Children shared how they welcomed new year.

·       Then we learned Gangecha, Yamunecha prayer that can be practiced during taking a bath.

·                Children learned Sanatkumaras' story of how to cross ocean of samsara without the risk of ferocious sharks; Anger, Delusion, Lust, Greed, Pride and Jealousy.

·       Listened to story about Unity in Diversity which is about have people of different strengths come together to enjoy life and make it interesting.

·       Children practiced Bhagawath Geeta chapter 4 verses 13 and 14 with the help of Swamiji's video.

 

We look forward to seeing children next week.

 

Hari Om

Harinee and Lakshmi

(BalaVihar Grade 3 Teachers)

 

 

Jan 12, 2023- Grade 3 (Friday)

 

Hari Om Parents,

 

It was so impressive to see children arriving to class on time with kurtis and kurtas. They were waiting to learn new lessons about Bhagavatam.  We had an interactive class of BalaVihar.

 

What we covered in the class today:

 

We started our class with chanting OM 3 times

 

·     We practiced Ganesha Sharanam Bhajan

·       Chanted beginning prayers for goddesses Saraswati (Saraswati namastubhyam), Lakshmi (Karage vasate) and Durga (sarva mangala mangale).

·       We learned Guru stotram "Akhandala mandalaakaram" verses 1-12, all children participated in learning seven verses of Guru stotram from pg. 61 of My Prayers book

·       We then listened to Puranjana and Avignatha story which tells how jeeva should be connected to Brahman, the lord. And how Prachinabarhi followed the teachings of Narada. The story tells about how a king should take care of his city as a responsibility.

 

·      Children played "a very dear friend" game in pairs. One child acted as king and the other one acted as friend and suggested how-to do-good things and how to be responsible.  

·     Then we listened to Priyavrata story which tells that God dwells in all is the attitude of surrounding unto the Divine will.

·      Children practiced Bhagawath Geeta chapter 4 verses 15 and 16 with the help of Swamiji's video.

 

 

 

We look forward to seeing children next week.

 

Hari Om

Harinee and Lakshmi

(BalaVihar Grade 3 Teachers)

Oct 27, 2023 - Grade 3 (Friday)

Oct 27, 2023- Grade 3 (Friday)

 

Hari Om Parents,

 

It was amazing to see children arriving to class on time. They were great to learn new lessons about Bhagavatam.  We had an interactive class of BalaVihar.

 

What we covered in the class today:

 

We started our class with chanting OM 3 times

 

·     We practiced Ganesha Sharanam Bhajan

·       Chanted beginning prayers for goddesses Saraswati (Saraswati namastubhyam), Lakshmi (Karage vasate) and Durga (sarva mangala mangale).

·       We learned Guru stotram "Akhandala mandalaakaram" verses 1-5, all children participated in learning five verses of Guru stotram from pg. 61 of My Prayers book

·       Then we played hangman game on what we learned in last class about Pariksit's curse from rsi's son.

·                Children learned Sukhadeva narrated the story of Lord's divine play called Bahagavatham.

·       Listened to story about Varaha Avataram where Lord Vishnu saves earth from deep ocean of Pralaya.

·       Children listened stories about Hiranyaksa, Jaya and Vijaya.

·       Jaya and Vijaya are attendants of Lord Visnu. They stop Sanatkumaras from visiting Lord Vishnu. They were cursed by Sanatkumaras to be born as demons on earth. The two demons are Hiranyaksa and Hiranyakasipu. After hearing this, Lord Vishnu tells Jaya and Vijaya not to worry because he himself will come to redeem them and bring them back to vaikuntham.

·       They practiced Bhagawath geeta chapter 4 verses 4 and 5 with the help of Swamiji's video.

 

We look forward to seeing children next week.

 

Hari Om

Harinee and Lakshmi

(BalaVihar Grade 3 Teachers)

 

 

Nov 03, 2023- Grade 3 (Friday)

 

Hari Om Parents,

 

It was wonderful to see children arriving to class on time with kurtis and kurtas. They were eager to learn new lessons about Bhagavatam.  We had an interactive class of BalaVihar.

 

What we covered in the class today:

 

We started our class with chanting OM 3 times

 

·     We practiced Ganesha Sharanam Bhajan

·       Chanted beginning prayers for goddesses Saraswati (Saraswati namastubhyam), Lakshmi (Karage vasate) and Durga (sarva mangala mangale).

·       We learned Guru stotram "Akhandala mandalaakaram" verses 1-7, all children participated in learning seven verses of Guru stotram from pg. 61 of My Prayers book

·       Then we had a quiz on lokas and the lords recited on different lokas.

Listened to story about Koorma Avataram where Lord Vishnu saved holding mount for churning rod. 

·       They participated in Saraswati Pooja in main hallway because of Devi Navaratri occasion.

 

We look forward to seeing children next week.

 

Hari Om

Harinee and Lakshmi

(BalaVihar Grade 3 Teachers)

 

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