September

September 21

Practiced shlokas learned in first class

Books distributed to students

2 stories

Story 5: Bhagavan is present everywhere

Kanakadasa, a humble devotee of Vishnu, was once tested by his teacher Vyasa­teertha, who asked all students to eat a banana where no one could see them. Kanakadasa returned without eating, saying he could not find a place where God was not present. Later, when he was denied entry to the Krishna temple at Udupi, he prayed from outside, and miraculously, the idol of Krishna turned to face him through a hole in the wall. This hole, called Kanakana Kindi, still allows devotees to have darshan today. The story shows that God is everywhere and always watches over those who sincerely seek Him.

Story 6: Bhagavan helps his devotees

Young Gopala was afraid to walk through the forest to school, so his mother prayed to Lord Krishna for protection. She told Gopala that he had a brother in the forest who would help him. When Gopala called out, a kind cowherd boy appeared, walked with him, and became his friend. Later, when the school planned a feast and Gopala had nothing to bring, the cowherd gave him a bowl of sour milk that miraculously never emptied until everyone was fed. When the teacher asked to meet the boy, Krishna’s voice said that only Gopala could see Him because of his mother’s faith. Gopala realized that his loving companion was Lord Krishna Himself.

Reminder: Students need to bring their books to class daily!

September 14

Started class with 3 OMs

Learned 2 new shlokas

Gayatri Mantra

Sahana Vavatu

4 Stories

Story 1: Bhagavan feeds every creature

Lakshmi wondered why Lord Vishnu always came home late and asked him why. Vishnu explained that he had to feed every living creature before he could eat. To test him, Lakshmi locked an ant in a box all day and was surprised to find the ant well-fed when she checked later. She realized that Bhagavān truly takes care of and nourishes every being, even if we cannot see Him do it.

Story 2: Bhagavan is the greatest king

King Akbar boasted that he was the greatest king, even greater than God, and asked Birbal for confirmation. Birbal cleverly replied that Akbar was indeed greater because he could banish anyone from his kingdom, while God cannot banish anyone from His kingdom since the entire universe belongs to Him. Realizing this, Akbar felt humbled and accepted that Bhagavān is the true emperor of the whole universe.

Story 3: Bhagavan always knows the best

A traveler rested under a huge banyan tree and wondered why such a big tree had such tiny fruit. Just then, a small fruit fell on his head harmlessly, and he realized that if the tree had large fruits, they could have hurt him. He concluded that Bhagavān is wise and always does what is best.

Story 4: Bhagavan does not care whether you are rich or poor

Poosalar, a poor man, wished to build a temple for Shiva but lacked the funds. So, he built a beautiful temple in his heart through prayer and devotion. Shiva was so pleased that he told a king—who had built a grand stone temple—that he would first attend the inauguration of Poosalar’s temple. The king found Poosalar, learned about his heartfelt temple, and promised to build a real temple in his honor, proving that God values devotion more than wealth or material offerings.