At the Sai Mandir, USA,
we teach and train children in principles that
foster children's ethical, social, and cultural
development based on our Hindu Tradition. . .
While nurturing children's capacity to think
skillfully and critically, we also strive to
deepen children's commitment to human values
such as kindness, helpfulness, personal
responsibility, and respect for others -
qualities we believe are essential to leading
humane and productive lives.."
We do this
through Chanting of Slokas, Singing bhajans,
doing Meditation, through Talks, teaching of our
scriptures like Ramayana, Mahabharatha, Bhagwat
Puran, etc.; we accomplish this through teaching
children traditional dances, staging plays etc.
We also encourage children to speak in public
thereby develop their self confidence.
We
have a combined session in the beginning of the
class (combined for parents, students and
teachers). In this class we teach good
parenting, slokas, bhajans and meditation.
After this session the students go to
their respective classes. This is where the
children are taught stories from various Indian
scriptures like Ramayana, Mahabharata etc. These
stories are taught so that the children will
have a clear idea of how and why we should
practice moral values in the story.
We
also provide opportunity for the children to
have fun together while reinforcing the
values
Sumukhascha Ekadanthascha
Kapilo
Gajakarnakaha
Lambodarascha Vikato
Vighnaraajo Ganaadhipaa
The various names and associated
forms of God Ganesha are enumerated and need to
be meditated upon here - the one with an
auspicious face, the single tusked Lord, the one
who is of red color, the one with the ears of an
elephant, the one with a big stomach, the one
with a jovial disposition, the controller of
obstacles, the Lord of the Ganas.
- For Registration - Children should
be 5 years of age by December
31st.
- Children must arrive and occupy
their seats 5 minutes before the class starts.
The class starts at 10.30.
- Slokas and Bhajans that are taught
must be practiced at
home.
- A
minimum of 80% attendance must be maintained.
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