Want to become spiritually fit? Here is a splendid place to check out which not only makes you mentally strong but also does not pinch your pockets.
Generally many parents focus in their child being academically and physically strong. But how about some attention is given to spiritual aspects of the child’s life too?
The Balavikas classes conducted at Lakshmipuram, Royapettah aims at promoting the essence of Indian culture, imparting moral values, and also reduction of stress.
The class is conducted by Ms. Latha, a social worker and a Balavikas guru who is associated with the Sri Sathya Sai Seva organisation. Mrs. Latha has been conducting these classes for quite a few years now.
As soon as one enters the room, one gets mesmerised. The room is filled with colourful charts made by the students accompanied by the pleasant aroma of the agarbathi.
The class is divided into three groups- Group I, Group II, Group III. The class and study materials are provided free of cost to all students, in order to ensure that moral education reaches every student.
The class commences with an ‘OM’ chanting followed by the veda chanting. Then the class moves on with the prescribed syllabus for each group. For Group I (age- 6-9 yrs), there are value based moral games and role plays in which all the tiny tots take part with gay. Small slokas, moral stories and bhajans too are taught to them in a fun filled manner.
For Group II (9-12 yrs), interactive discussion on topics like festivals of India, health and hygiene and Suprabhatham go on. Quizzing on epics of India and many more interesting subjects are also done.
And for Group III (12 –15 yrs), active talks about lives of great men, time management, ceiling on desire, sayings of great men, Bhagawad Gita etc. go on.
Following this is the Jyothi Meditation in which imagining a flame in the centre of our eyebrows cleanses all the chakras in our body. During the meditation spiritual instructions are given in order to enable concentration of students and to minimize distraction.
This meditation has been scientifically proven to reduce stress levels and increase concentration power. A musical bhajan session marks the end of the class. There after vibuthi and prasadham are given to all the students.
Every weekend there is a ‘Butter Milk Distribution’ done in the local area in which each student donates curd or milk. Then the buttermilk is distributed to the poor people, mostly comprising of the downtrodden section – labourers, construction workers, auto drivers and other needy people.
Senior most students are taken to remote villages and are trained to serve the masses. A few students also volunteer to work as scribe for the blind.
The Balavikas classes not only make the child spiritually fit but also help in overall personality development and serves as an opening for social exposure to students. “These classes also help the child in tackling tough challenges with mental courage and gives a scope for the upliftment of the downtrodden”, says Ms. Latha.
The Balavikas classes are not only conducted in India but all over the globe.
For further details, contact Ms. Latha at 9884236979.