Today we had a very nice assembly with Swaranjali children singing bhajans so beautifully. Followed by, What's In a Name? (WIN) program, where the family introduces themselves to the BBNJ families. This is a nice way of introducing ourselves to the big BBNJ family at once. You can tell your name and explain the reason behind your name and how you were named or any sloka name you have(derived from any line in a particular sloka) If you are interested please contact the front desk. They will guide you.
Before talking about the class progress today, we would like to really give big hugs to all our children who participated in Chitramela, the BBNJ art exhibition. It was a nice time when we had our young artists drawing and coloring putting all their creative thoughts in. The pictures were displayed at our luncheon session. It was indeed a feast to eyes and needless to say- our taste buds.
Back in class, with the usual OM chanting and Sahana vavatu prayers, we started the class. After a quick chanting of Dhayana sloka, Buddhir bhalam.. we got in to the second part of our curriculum- The Hanuman Chalisa. We chanted the first 8 lines and the first doha along with the M.S.Subbulakshmi amma's version. (We appreciate that most families follow playing the Chalisa at home/car rides with different versions. Our approved version is the M.S.Subbulakshmi amma's since it has 8 lines then the Ramalakshmana janaki, Jai bolo Hanuman ki line repeats, kind of emphasizes what we learned until- 8 lines, 5 times break in between to sing the Ramalakshmana janaki, Jai bolo Hanuman ki- that makes 40 and easier to understand. Also the Sooryagayathri's version is good too) Kindly, please do follow these two versions.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ifQJv22G90
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ANk4fmRNyuE
Why is Hanuman JI the Bestower?
Hanuman JI is the Ocean of virtues, wisdom and knowledge. He blesses all His devotees.
Why should we pray?
We pray to obtain strength, wisdom and discriminating knowledge.
Who is Pavanakumara?
Hanuman JI. The Wind God (Vaayu/Pavan) has blessed Kesari (Vanara chief) and Anjani (Hanuman's parents) Hanuman Ji is also called Pavanaputra or pavanakumara.
The story of Hanuman JI trying to get the Sun thinking of a fruit was seen and how Pavan Dev was mad when Hanuman JI was pushed to the earth from sky by Lord Indra and how Hanuman JI acquired all divine powers were seen.
Hanuman JI was a wise minister of Sugreeva (the Vanara king)
Hanuman JI with His great vakpadatvam skill (eloquence in speech or speaking nice and concise in a polite manner) is considered the best messenger from both the Sender and receivers' end.
Vidhya auntie and Durga auntie demonstrated how can we pass message from one person to another with the help of a messenger and with the help of an electronic device, the phone.
We also understood how politely we need to do our duties with no expecting any rewards just like the wind. The wind keeps blowing and purifies the place with no expecting any reward.
Hanuman JI also does His duties and serves Rama with no expecting any reward.
Points to remember-
Please send in Notebooks, pencils, crayons, markers and erasers.
Please send in NUT FREE HEALTHY SNACK and a water bottle (labelled)
Please send the prescribed text- 1.Hanuman Chalisa coloring book and 2. Superman Hanuman
Please send My prayers book (to learn/practice Guru stotram)
Homework- Please refer to the pic.
We then concluded the class with closing prayers.
The next class is on 12/6 and enjoy the nice break. happy Thanksgiving and stay warm.
Regards
Dhairyam Teachers.
Attached a pic which summarizes today's lessons.
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