Dharma 5

The Puranas

Class Information -

This class covers: Foundational stories and symbols found in the Puranas, focusing on the Dashavatara (10 incarnations of Bhagwan Vishnu) and major episodes from the Shiva Purana. Students will learn about key deities, their roles in upholding dharma, and how these stories are still relevant today. Emphasis is placed on understanding divine qualities, reciting basic mantras, and building reverence and connection to Hindu traditions.

Ages: 8-9 / Grade: 3-4

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Teachers -

Teachers:

Mamta Kakkad
Saritha Kumaran
Nikunj Patel

EMAIL teachers: dharma5@hsmn.org

Teenage Volunteers:

Amogh Patil
Yaalini Prakash
Aman Agrawal

Class & Homework -

September

September 21

Today we covered chapter 2 in the textbook. Students should have also gotten their textbook today.

We started off class by revising what we learned about Brahma. Then we talked more about Saraswati Devi. Saraswati was created by Brahma during a time of darkness created by ignorance because no one had knowledge or wisdom. She travels on a White Swan, which represents the ability to make right choices. The lotus represent creation and the ability to remain pure in a world of evil. Veena represents speech, music, Arts and beauty. Japamala represents the power and energy of letters and also faith and devotion. Finally the four vedas are the source of knowledge and wisdom. We also talked about some of the lesson taught by both Brahma and Saraswati: There is greater happiness in sharing with others than in keeping them to ourselves. There is greater happiness in having self control and forgiving others. Finally we read some quotes from the textbook and the students were asked what it meant to them. The homework for this week: students should learn/practice Saraswati Namastubyam sloka and be able to say it meaning, as it will be on the exam.

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