Dharma 5
The Puranas
Class Information -
This class covers: Devoted to teaching about the 10 Avataras of Lord Vishnu and the major episodes from the Shiva Purana (including the deities Ganesha and Karttikeya). Teach simple Mantras connected to different deities such as “Om namah shivaaya”; “Om namo bhagavate vaasudevaaya” Simple stotras like Dashavatara Stotra and Lingashtakam can also be taught.
Ages: 8-9 / Grade: 3-4
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Teachers -
Teachers:
Debbie Mukherjee
Mamta Kakkad
EMAIL teachers: devasreem@yahoo.com,mamta.kakkad@gmail.com
Teenage Volunteers:
Aryan Dutta
Aditri Hampiholi
Class & Homework -
October
October 13
The students reviewed meditation and learned how to do it. There is no homework.
October 6
Reviewed Brahma
Reviewed saraswati
Reviewed shiva
Reviewed Alagi story: don’t get angry quickly and shiva is in everyone
Reviewed semmana devi: god is in everyone
Reviewed shifting of Nandi: god is everyone and everywhere even in nature
Reviewed leper story: treat people well no matter what
In class:
Learnt about Parvati: known for power, strength, determination
Learnt about the story of Parvati and shiva’s marriage
Played games
Homework: read 4.6 kali and 4.7, 4.8
September
September 29
Students reviewed Saraswati, Brahma, and the terms damyata, datta, and daya. Then they learnt about Shiva and the sloka. Homework is to read Alagi, Semmana Devi, and Shifting of Nandi. Next class they should share what the moral of the stories are.