10/12/2014 - Vijayam (7th Grade) Class Update

Class Topics

1. Introduction Shlokas
2. Om Sahana Bhavatu
3. Geeta Dhyana Shlokas ( 7) - Page 54
4. Talked about upcoming items
1. Yoga next class - Bring Yoga mats
2. Bhiksha on Jan 18th
3. Values of Month presentation - need to pick a topic to present
4. Seva project will be assigned
5. Festival Project - May Gurudev Jayanti
5. Recap from last class
6. 128.1 Rama lives in the heart of one:
1. Who offers all fragrances, food, clothes and ornaments first to Lord and then we accept them as prasada from the Lord
7. The following activity and discussion was used to explain and understand it further -
1. The children were divided into 5 groups and they were given 6 Riddles to break. The objective was to guess parts of the body.
2. The objective of the activity was to discuss the importance of the sense organs which we take it for granted.
3. Conclusion - "Our Senses are gifts to us from Lord. A gift is no gift if we don't accept it".
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8. 128.2 Rama lives in the heart of one -
1. Who bows down to Guru and Brahmin with respect
9.  To explain and understand, played a video by "Guruji Tejomayanandaji about Glory of Guru Mahima - snippets 6:50 - 12:18"
10. The following activity was used to explain and understand it further -
1.  Debate Topic - " Are teachers needed to help learn or can books or technology replace the teachers".
2. The children had a healthy debate and the conclusion was teachers are needed to help learn the topic effectively.
3. We further discussed not just about classroom teachers, sports coaches, music teachers e.t.c
4. We also discussed at every stage of life, we always learn something from everyone. We should always respect and appreciate people who have helped us learn.