Hari OM Dear Families,
Here is this week's update.
The action bhajan video was sent already in whatsapp group for the children to practice at home. The shloka audio and the other bhajan sequence were also sent in the Whatsapp group for the children to practice.
Please reach out on whatsapp if you don't see the sequence to be practiced or you have any questions.
Kishkinda Kanda of the Ramayana story continues after 'Rama Hanuman milan'. After their introductions, Sugreeva shows Rama a bundle of jewels that were dropped by Sita and found by the vanaras. Rama and Sugreeva have made a pact to help each other. Sugriva wanted proof of Rama's strength- Rama struck one arrow through seven Sala trees and Sugriva was awestruck. He immediately went to challenge Vali. Vali's wife Tara cautioned Vali as she had heard of Rama and Sugriva's friendship. Vali however took on the challenge and he engaged in combat with Sugriva.
According to the plan, Sugreeva challenges Vali to a duel and Rama tries to shoot an arrow and kill him during the fight. However, both vanaras look alike and Rama cannot tell them apart. He cannot shoot the arrow. Abandoning the fight, Sugreeva escapes back to Rishyamukha Hill. Rama then suggests that Sugreeva wear a garland of flowers to the fight, so Rama can recognize him. The next day, Vali is challenged to a fight once again. Lord Rama hidden behind a tree aims his arrow and strikes Vali dead. Sugreeva returns to Kishkinda and claims back the throne and his wife. Vali's son Angada is crowned prince regent.
Characters introduced (past two sessions) sabari, matanga rishi, dundubhi, mayavi, valee, sugreeva, hanuman, tara.
Place introduced (past two sessions) Kishkindha, Rishyamukha mountain, Pampa river, matanga ashram.
Gita- gita verses 10 and 11 from chapter 5.
Please play the videos and show it to the children, they can practice. The playlist is linked in the description box of our class whatsapp. We have to memorize verses until 16 for our grade level.
NO CLASS ON 1/19/25
Next class on 1/26/2025 (please head to class, unless there is any message)
Our stage presentations' all details are up in the Whatsapp group. Please reach out if you have any questions or concerns. Our presentation is on 1/26/25 on stage.
Children should bring their own copy of "My prayers" book, Ramayana coloring book (for coloring activity), Balavihar handbook (we provided on the first session) 9/15), pencils and erasers and crayons.
Children may bring their own "spill proof water bottles"
NO snacks please. Please give them a good breakfast before coming to Balavihar. Also make sure they use the bathroom before going into the class.
Please bring the children to balavihar a few minutes before 9.15. We want to promptly start by 9.15. Please make sure the student is not late and may come latest by 9.20 and not later than that.
Links and Reminders:
Please join the class WhatsApp group if you have not already-
https://chat.whatsapp.com/IAbzyq5I0ioF7FF6Cr85J0
