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Panchatantra
Panchatantra
The stories narrated are chosen with considered deliberation. When narrating the Panchatantra, children are engaged by the content of the story, the narrative style & understand its relevance – learning the 5 tantra-s or living strategies. While the stories offer messages for adults and children alike, teachers interpret the stories in an age appropriate and relevant manner. Children often repeat these narrations at home & school, owning the messages in a way that is far different & more effective than a caregiver’s repetition of rules for good behavior.
Ramayana
Ramayana
The earliest version of Valmiki Ramayanam presents the love story of Prince Rama & Princess Sita who were embodiments of dharma. Many socially relevant messages are embedded in this Ithihasa that describes Sita as an strong woman, bound by her code of dharma & Rama as her beloved and devoted husband, bound by his own dharma as a ruling king. The message of dharma is emphasized even while children learn the well known story.
Mahabharata
Mahabharata
Mahabharatham is a family’s story – a story of family members struggling to get along. While popular versions project each character as good or bad, this Ithihasa when read carefully describes the good & bad in each character – simulating reality in life. While narrating these stories, children learn to understand the good and bad in each of us, and the concept of dharma as it relates to each family member in Mahabharatham. All interpretations will remain age appropriate.
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