Dear Parents,
Hari Om!
I hope you are doing well. Here's a quick update on what the children learned and practiced in class on November 17, 2024.
Class Opening:
We started the class with chanting OM three times, followed by the Dhyana Sloka ("Om Sahana Vavatu").
Story from the Adi Parva of the Mahabharata (Continued):
Shantanu's Descendants:
- Shantanu and Satyavati had two sons: Chitrangada and Vichitravirya.
- Chitrangada was killed in a battle, leaving Vichitravirya as king. However, Vichitravirya died young without heirs.
- Bhishma, bound by his vow of celibacy, sought help from Vyasa to father children with Vichitravirya's widows, Ambika and Ambalika.
- This resulted in three sons: Dhritarashtra (born blind), Pandu, and Vidura.
Pandu and Kunti:
- Pandu married Kunti and Madri.
- Kunti had a boon to summon gods and bear children.
- Out of curiosity, Kunti unintentionally summoned the sun god and gave birth to Vasushena (Karna).
- To avoid disgrace, she abandoned Vasushena in a river, where he was adopted by a charioteer.
Karna's Sacrifice:
- Vasushena (Karna) grew up to be a skilled warrior and a generous individual.
- Indra, disguised as a Brahmana, approached Karna to ask for his natural armor and earrings.
- Known for his generosity, Karna removed and gifted them without hesitation, earning him the name "Karna" (meaning "cutter").
Pandu's Second Marriage:
- Bhishma arranged Pandu's marriage to Madri, the sister of King Shalya of Madra, furthering the Kuru lineage.
Ganesha Pancharatnam Chanting:
We have been chanting the Ganesha Pancharatnam in class, and we encourage the children to continue practicing it at home .
Bhagavad Gita Chanting:
Finally, the children practiced Chapter 5, Verses 4 and 5 from the Bhagavad Gita. Please encourage your child to continue practicing these verses at home. You can find the chanting here: Bhagavad Gita - Chapter 5, Verses 4-5
Thank you for your continued support in helping your child grow spiritually. We look forward to more learning and practice in the upcoming classes!
Thanks
Roopa & Bhuvana
