Introductory Balavihar: We revised the Alphabet Safari and did an activity to recollect the values that they stand for. Homework: To continue to revise the pledge and the alphabet values. A – Aspiration B – Brotherhood C –...
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Introductory Balavihar: In class we revised alphabet safari and learnt that N stands for Nobility. We brainstormed the meaning of the word ‘Nobility’ which is to take care of others by putting others first. We discussed scenarios wherein we can...
Read more10th anniversary & Krishna Janmashtami celebrations
Thank you to all those who participated Krishna’s Birthday party – it was a grand occasion. Children sang bhajans and enumerated the significance of Krishna from his yellow robes to the melodious flute he mesmerises us with. The birth...
Read moreWeekly class summary – 26th August 2018
Introductory Balavihar: In class we talked about the significance of the festival of Raksha Bandhan that celebrates the bond between a brother and his sister. It has proven to not limit itself to blood siblings, but cousins, trusted neighbours...
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Introductory Balavihar: In class we learnt that A stands for Aspiration. We heard the story of Arjuna and his archery test of shooting the eye of a toy bird on a faraway tree set by Guru Drona. While all the Pandavas and Kauravas failed, only...
Read moreWeekly Class Summary -12th Aug 2018
Junior Balavihar: This week, we talked about Hanuman as the advisor. We recollected the story we learnt in Ramayana, of how Vibhisana, a raksasa (demon) and brother of Rama’s enemy Ravana, was an ardent devotee of Lord Rama, but feared that Rama...
Read moreWeekly Summary 5th Aug 2018
Junior/ Senior Balavihar: This week, we talked about Hanuman as the wise minister. We recollected the story we learnt in Ramayana, of how the monkey King Sugriva met Lord Rama due to his wise minister Hanuman. Sugriva was in hiding on top of...
Read moreWeekly Summary 29th July 2018
Introductory Balavihar: This week we continued revising the pledge, in particular the line that says, ‘Give more than we take’. We learnt that giving is offering something to someone without expecting anything in return. We discussed about things...
Read moreWeekly Class Summary 17th June 2018
Introductory Balavihar: In class we continued with the Fourth key message of our pledge. “Ever ready to fight against the all low tendencies and false values, Within and without us.” Children discussed the meaning and goal of the of Chinmaya /...
Read moreWeekly Class Summary 3rd June 2018
Please revise the 1st 15 slokas of Chapter 2 of the Gita. Below are 2 links that have the verses of Chapter 2 http://www.hinduliterature.org/english/scriptures/srimad_bhagawad_gita_chapter_2.php http://www.sanskritweb.net/sansdocs/gita-big.pdf...
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27th May 2018 Class Summary Please revise the 1st 15 slokas of Chapter 2 of the Gita. Below are 2 links that have the verses of Chapter 2 http://www.hinduliterature.org/english/scriptures/srimad_bhagawad_gita_chapter_2.php...
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20th May 2018 Class Summary Please revise the 1st 15 slokas of Chapter 2 of the Gita. Below are 2 links that have the verses of Chapter 2 http://www.hinduliterature.org/english/scriptures/srimad_bhagawad_gita_chapter_2.php...
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