Oct 2022 - 2nd Grade

Hari Om!

Thank you for sending your kids every week and helping us grow along with them.

What we did: 

·       We completed making the Japa Mala. There are 27 beads in the japa mala. There is a big bead (28^th bead) to guide them where to start and finish.

·       We started learning Dhyana Shloka which describes Hanumanji’s virtues

·       We talked about the first 5 virtues so far. Buddhi (Intelligence), Balam (Physical and mental strength), Yashas (Fame), Dhairyam (Courage), Nirbhayatvam (Fearlessness)

·       They have heard various stories pertaining to each of the virtues. Ex: Birbal’s intellect, Mahatma Gandhi’s mental strength, our famous beloved Gurudev’s life, Ratnakara’s courage to transform to Valmikiji, Tale of Timid Rabbit showing that when God is our friend what is there to fear.

·       We discussed about how we can lead our lives based on these good qualities and virtues.

 

Ideas for Parents: 

·       Encourage Kids to narrate the story that they have heard in class.

·       Practice Dhyana Shloka with your kids. Ask your kids what Buddhi, Balam, Yasas, Dhairyam and Nirbhayatvam mean to them. 

·       It would be nice for children to use the japa mala they made every day to help focus and improve mental health. They can pick any specific time and any favorite simple chant and repeat it 27 times.

Activities we did:    

·      Japa Mala

·       Hand wrestling (to learn Physical strength)

·       Sorting beans (learning to sort thoughts for mental Balam)

·       Started to make the Hanumanji’s Backbone.