Dharma 4

Ramayana

Class Information -

Teachers -

Class & Homework -

Class Information -

This class covers: The Ramayana, one of the most beloved and foundational epics of Hindu Dharma. Students explore the story of Bhagavan Rama, learning key events, characters, and values through storytelling, discussion, and hands-on activities. The emphasis is on moral development, decision-making, and ideal behavior as demonstrated by Rama, Sita, Lakshmana, Hanuman, and others.

Ages: 7-8 / Grade: 2-3

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Teachers -

Teachers:

Debbie Mukherjee
Jay Shukla
Archana Alegaonkar

EMAIL teachers: dharma4@hsmn.org

Teenage Volunteers:

Vibhanshu Wadhwani
Arav Mahajan
Shreyaan Patil
Adhrit Rakasi

Class & Homework -

October

October 11

Today the class had meditation where the kids learnt the importance of meditation and foucs that in brings to our daily lives.

Please note: We plan to cover Chapters 1-16 before the Winter break and learn the Hanuman Chalisia - which is available in the last few pages of the book. It would help if the kids start practing the chaupai one at a time. We will have one test towards the end of the calendar year.

HOMEWORK: Start reading the Hanuman Chalisia.

October 4

We practiced reciting the first 2 verses of the Hanuman Chalisa, the intro Doha, and the first chaupai.

We then proceeded with a revision of all the Vishnu avatars. We then talked about how the Ramayana came about, as well as the 7 Kandas of the Ramayana. We also talked a little about the backstory of Ravana and his boon.

HOMEWORK: Practice and learn the intro Doha of the Hanuman Chalisa, and read the story of Ravana and Vedavati.

September

September 27

Discussed about the life of Valya. After penance, wrote Ramayana, became known as Rshi Valmiki. Ramayana, Life story of ram(7th avatar of Lord Vishnu), split into 7 kandas(parts). Tulsidas wrote Ramcharitmanas in Awadi. Learned about Ram's and Ravana's family. The kids also took a test on Ramayana. Parents, talk to the kids about ramayana, spark their curiosity.

HW: Read chapter 1&2

Class Project: Learn Hanuman Chalisa

September 20

We started the first day of Dharma class, getting to know the kids a bit better - what they like to do when they are not in school.

We then went over the class plan - we will have two tests: one before the end of the calendar year and one before the end of the school year. We will also have an annual project, which will be communicated in the next few weeks. Dates of the tests will also be shared well in advance, so kids have ample time for any preparation.

We then went over Ram's family tree and played Hangman with names that the children could not guess. We will get into more details in the upcoming weeks.

Homework: We all know why Rama was sent to exile, but why was He sent for 14 years?

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