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SUMMARY:Bala Vihar
DESCRIPTION:Register today\nBala Vihar is a weekly gathering of children (Preschool to Grade 12) that takes place every Sunday from 10:30am to 12:00 noon under the supervision of trained teachers. The aim of the program is to help children bloom\, grow\, and inculcate values through fun-filled activities. It also enhances the overall development of the personality of a child at all levels – physical\, emotional\, intellectual and spiritual. \n  \nCurriculum Overview\n  \nChanting – All Grades\n(Anu & Ajitha) \nGeeta Chanting – Focus on Chapter 6 \nMADHURAM – Daily prayers and intro to the first verses of Geeta Chapter 15. \n  \n\n\n\nMADHURAM – Jr & Sr Kindergarten\n(Bharathi & Deepa)\nFestivals \, Stories\, Bhajans\, Activities  – \nSymbolism of gods: Ganesha\, Vishnu\, Shiva\, Rama and Krishna \nSymbolism of tri-matas: Durga\, Lakshmi and Sarasvati \nSymbolism of festivals: Ganesha Chaturthi\, MahaSivaratri\, Garbo (well known as Garba)\, Navaratri\, Vijayadasami\, Krishna Janmashtami\, Ramanavami \nSymbolism of Guru and Guru paduka puja \nSymbolism of our rituals and symbols: Om\, coconut\, purna kumbham\n\n\nSATYAM – Grades 1 & 2\n(Shruthi & Nidhi)\nBala Ramayana – Learn values like courage\, loyalty\, compassion\, and justice through the life of Lord Rama. Includes lessons on respect\, friendship\, and bravery. \nHanuman  – Help Me Hanumanji\n\n\nSHIVAM – Grades 3 & 4\n(Bina & Shalini)\nDashavatara – Stories of Lord Vishnu’s avatars (Matsya\, Kurma\, Varaha\, Vamana\, Narasimha) and the nine modes of Bhakti. Includes lessons on devotion\, values\, and the effects of our actions. \nLessons incorporate chanting (such as the Dashavatara Stotram)\, bhajans\, arts and crafts\, storytelling\, and values-based\n\n\nSUNDARAM – Grades 5 & 6\n(Sangeeta)\nMahabharata \nThe Story \nThe Mahabharata\, the longest epic ever written\, has everything in it that constitutes the universe. The personalities of this great classic\, big or small\, popular or unpopular\, good or evil\, exist in the universe at every given period of time.\n\n\nSHIVANANDAM – \n Grades 7 & 8 (Divya)\nMahabharata \nAs spiritual students\, it is important to recognize our heroes. Whom do we identify with? The Mahabharata appeals to us because none of the characters are perfect. Like Draupadi\, we are all looking for the perfect one. The five noble qualities she requested for in a husband were not possible in one person – she found them in five! \nValues in the Bhagavad Gita (Ch 13 verses 8 to 12) \nThe Values that religions provide are based on eternal truths of life and therefore are the permanent values of the changing world. The world may change\, but the eternal values always remain the same..\n\n\nCHINMAYAM – Grades 9 to 12\n(Saakshi & Lakshmi) \nGame of Life – a popular self-improvement concept and book by Swami Tejomayananda. The teachings and associated literature provide practical tips\, clues\, and strategies to master the mind\, tune our internal tools (body\, senses\, mind\, and intellect)\, and maintain inner balance through life’s ups and downs \nGita Panchamrit – presents five essential verses from the Bhagavad Gita as a practical\, everyday guide for modern life.\n\n\nChanting – All Grades\n(Anu & Ajitha)\nGeeta Chanting – Focus on Chapter 6 \nMADHURAM – Daily prayers and intro to the first verses of Geeta Chapter 15.\n\n\nLet the Heart Sing – All Grades \n(Gita)\nLet the Heart Sing Swami Tejomayananda’s Compositions \nDuring our opening class Gita will guide us to sing the Lord’s glory with devotion.\n\n\nTapovanam – Jr. Adult Study Group\n(Shailesh)Anandam – Sr. Adult Study Group\n(Anil & Prakash) \nA Study Group is a gathering of sincere seekers who meet every Sunday\, while their children attend classes\, to study and discuss a Vedantic text. Everyone participates actively\, with a Coordinator guiding the group. \nPujya Gurudev Swami Chinmayananda placed great value on sincere seekers coming together\, emphasizing that active participation is essential for true learning. \nThe Study Group brings the timeless wisdom of Vedanta into daily life\, offering practical tools for inner growth\, lasting happiness\, and positive contribution to society.  People from all walks of life are welcome—united by a genuine thirst for knowledge and a willingness to learn\, reflect\, and apply the wisdom of the rishis for the betterment of themselves and the world around them. \n  \nTapovanam Group \nThis group is meant for adults that are relatively new to scriptural studies. We focus on Fundamentals of Vedanta and how it is relevant to our lives today. After initial review of what was covered last year\, we will be taking up the text Upadesa Sara attributed to Bhagavan Ramana Mahrsi. During the class\, questions\, sharing experiences\, and contributing to discussion are highly encouraged. \n  \nAnandam Group \nStart with the remaining section of our current study of Meditation and Life.   The first two classes will focus on reviewing all previous chapters and practicing japa and quiet contemplation.  Later\, continue with Part IV- Hasten Slowly- and complete this by the end of October. \nWe will take up the Narada Bhakti Sutra in early November. The Narada Bhakti Sutra is a profound text of 84 aphorisms\, attributed to Sage Narada\, that teaches devotion as the highest spiritual path. It defines bhakti as supreme\, unconditional love and focuses on humility\, surrender\, and seeing the Divine everywhere.\n\n\n\n  \n$250/family per season.  \nRegister today
URL:https://chinmayaottawa.com/event/bala-vihar/
LOCATION:Chinmaya Bharati\, 1088 Ogilvie Road\, Ottawa\, ON\, K1J 7P8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Weekly Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bina Sutarwala":MAILTO:hariombina@gmail.com
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