CLASS DATE: 02/09/2025 |
TEACHER(S): Nalini, Gangadher, Sravanti, Shiva |
Topic: 9 paths of devotion | Attendance: 25 |
In our *02/09/2025* class, after *invocation prayers, Vedam chanting, and bhajan practice*, we introduced the final path in the Nine Paths of Devotion—*Atma Nivedanam*(Self-Surrender)—through an icebreaker activity. The challenge was: How many meaningful phrases can we form from the word jumbled word “Puttaparthi”? One creative response was “*Put-Apart-I*”, which conveys the essence of Atma Nivedanam—the surrender of oneself to the Divine. To further our understanding, we explored this concept through inspiring examples of *Sri Kutumba Rao*, an ardent devotee of Swami, and the story of *Kannappa (Tinnadu)*, a devoted worshipper of Lord Shiva. During the discussion, the students raised an insightful question about *Swami’s leelas, death, and karma*. We encourage you to ask your child what that question was (and the answer !) Also, please have them narrate the stories they learned in their own words. We would love to hear back from you on how the discussion went! Lastly, please remind your child to memorize the *Medha Suktam* and continue *reading the book* they received as part of the Group Sadhana for *Swami’s 100th Birthday*. |