Hari Om Parents,
Below was covered in the class this week.
Shloka Chanting:
Thank you,
Sachin and Sirisha
Below was covered in the class this week.
Shloka Chanting:
- We started the class with our opening prayers.
- We went over the complete Mahalakshmi Ashtakam. Please refer to page 40 in My Prayers book.
Gita Chanting:
- Class chanted along with Bhagavad Gita Video of Chapter 5, Verses 10 & 11
- Link BG5 - V10 - V11
India - Our Land:
Indian Spices and Health:
In this section, covered the following points with the help of this presentation https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1VnqE4g5raVMdpj7mkPVdFm_wtVAakuHxVfaaZslFRN8/edit?usp=sharing
- Indian Spices Introduction
- Mustard Seed
- Turmeric
- Ginger
- Garlic
- Cumin
- Fennel Seed
- Cinnamon
- Black Pepper
- Chili
- Coriander
- Clove
- Cardamom
- Home Remedies
- Ayurveda
- The Story of Dhanvantari
Indian Food, and clothing:
In this section, covered the following points with the help of this presentation https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1VQeGe2pnF9lYb39VzbyhSby8mPNuvI62OOnH4kBqYWI/edit?usp=sharing
- Indian Cuisine: Thali
- Spices: The Essence of Indian Cooking
- Food Habits and Human Personality
- Sattvic, Rajasic, and Tamasic Foods
- Bhagavad Gita XVII. 8
- Bhagavad Gita XVII. 9
- Bhagavad Gita XVII. 10
- Clothing: Indian Tradition
- Sari
- Dhoti
- Kurta vs. Sherwani
- Pajama
- Lehenga
- Salwar Kameez
- Lungi
Dances of India:
In this section, covered the following points with the help of this presentation: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1JyqI2e5u_-kDE30hppHz7hgXy4tVYMYpmkqI8sgAuZA/edit?usp=sharing
- Dances of India introduction
- The Fifth Veda
- Our Classical dances:
- Kathak
- Odissi
- Kuchipudi
- Manipuri
- Bharatanatyam
- Kathak
- Kathakali
- Mohiniattam
- Folk Dance forms
- Hikkat
- Bihu
- Bhangra
- Garba
- Kolattam
- Karakattam
Today's class was highly interactive and quiz-oriented, making it an engaging experience for the students.
Indian Spices and Health:
Began by showing pictures of various spices and asked the students to guess their names. Unfortunately, most students could identify only a few spices. I encouraged them to assist their parents during trips to Indian grocery stores, as this could help them learn the names and uses of different spices. We also discussed the health benefits of each spice. Additionally, we explored the 'Samudra Manthan' story, emphasizing its significance in Sanatana Dharma.
Indian Food and Clothing:
- Food: Students were surprised to learn that foods are categorized as 'Sattvic', 'Rajasic', and 'Tamasic'. One student was particularly unhappy to discover that meat and pizza fall under the 'Tamasic' category.
- Clothing: We displayed pictures of traditional Indian clothing and asked the students to identify them. Similar to the spices, they recognized only a few, highlighting an area for further learning.
Dances of India:
Students were introduced to various traditional Indian dance forms. Although they were unfamiliar with many of these, they showed great enthusiasm in learning about them and their cultural significance.
Indian Spices and Health:
Began by showing pictures of various spices and asked the students to guess their names. Unfortunately, most students could identify only a few spices. I encouraged them to assist their parents during trips to Indian grocery stores, as this could help them learn the names and uses of different spices. We also discussed the health benefits of each spice. Additionally, we explored the 'Samudra Manthan' story, emphasizing its significance in Sanatana Dharma.
Indian Food and Clothing:
- Food: Students were surprised to learn that foods are categorized as 'Sattvic', 'Rajasic', and 'Tamasic'. One student was particularly unhappy to discover that meat and pizza fall under the 'Tamasic' category.
- Clothing: We displayed pictures of traditional Indian clothing and asked the students to identify them. Similar to the spices, they recognized only a few, highlighting an area for further learning.
Dances of India:
Students were introduced to various traditional Indian dance forms. Although they were unfamiliar with many of these, they showed great enthusiasm in learning about them and their cultural significance.
Sachin and Sirisha
