Hari Om All,
This week we started our class with Likhita Japa. This was followed by prayers and Slokas. We practiced the first 3 verses of Maha Lakshmi Ashtakam. One new sloka was taught in the class - the ten names of Devi. Please ask your children to practice this at home.
We continued review of first half of Mahabharata - we watched the animated movie in class that covered Drona and Karna. Additionally we used the BV handbook - part 1 to discuss Eklavya, The Lac Palace and Bakasura. With this we have covered Chapters 1-5 in the handbook. Next class we plan to review chapters 6-8 (Draupadi, Subhadra, Rajsuya sacrifice, Jarasandha, , Game of dice, Grace of Sri Krishna). Parents are encouraged to purchase the Mahabharata For Children - Junior Class Handbook (Part 1 and 2) from the bookstore. There are over 50 copies in stock and you should be able to buy them now.
We also chanted Bhagavad Gita - Chapter 1 - verses 1-2. All students should bring their Chinmaya Vrindavan Balavihar Handbook (2019 - 2020) to class. We read the Bhagavad Gita verses from there.
Announcements:
1. We will have Class Picture day on Nov 3, 2019 (next class). The class pictures will be published in the Surabhi 2019 Souvenir. Parents - please ask your children to come to class in traditional Indian attire.
2. Chinmaya Surabhi 2019 - At Chinmaya Mission Tri-State Center, we conduct an annual fundraising program called Chinmaya Surabhi. For 2019, Chinmaya Surabhi will be conducted on November 15th at Royal Albert Palace, Fords, NJ. Please join us without fail. You can get your seat tickets from Chinmaya Sevaks or the Book store.
Thank you!
Krishna and Shasi
