Story upload cycle - One new story added every Thursday I sometimes wonder, if it is the twinkle in there eye or the story, that fills the air with so much of Joy. These little souls, still so clean and pure, their smile so genuine and their laughters so free. It is their belief, that what the story says is possible, that actually feeds the story with a soul and an aura which dances around, and reverberate in their chuckles. - Stand up-They all jump up - He laughed Ha Ha Ha-They all go Ha Ha Ha - With a bow and arrow-They say nah, it was a machine gun and it went - and the sounds of the machine gun fills the room again - The lake was full of nectar-Nah, strawberry milk, chocolate milk etc - In the cave there were-Muffin, ladoos, and on they go mentioning the yummiest of treats. Suddenly, you see the ones who were sitting a bit behind, gradually moving up and forward, to get a closer look at your expression, as if to jump up, when the story directs. They are totally unconditioned, they still believe in miracles and that if it can be thought of, it can certainly happen. Telling a Story to the little ones is actually the best experience, there is no resistance of any kinds, as the word ‘impossible’ has still not been itched in their tender minds. They are like this soft clay, waiting to be shaped by the potter. The adventure starts with the little ones, every action enacted, every statement of anger, shouted out, every movement of the hands depicted and every character acted. - The pitch of the voice sometimes so loud, that hands cover their ears. - The descriptions sometimes a bit scary, that they cover their eyes - The voice sometimes so soft, that the room becomes totally silent. There have been times, when dressed up like a character, have narrated the whole story, sometimes jumped up myself to eat the Sun. As if the story-teller fades away and only the story remains, the children are transported to the land of possibilities. Then a sudden stop, to ask the morals, and the depth of the answers prove that, it does not have to be all serious for them to soak in the essence. The Scriptures are not beyond their understanding and no knowledge too deep for them to comprehend. When they get immersed in the story they would never forget neither the story nor the moral and values. Somewhere in their hearts, I am sure that message of love has been carved, which will re-surface, when others least expect it. Their spark of kindness, will someday light the whole world. The knowledge of the divine scriptures, wrapped in this absurd, fun and dramatic story-telling will live in their hearts forever.
Two Stories Shivji in the form of a pillar Shivji and Parvatiji's marriage
Stories of; The hunter Guru Druh who later was known as Guha The Brahmin and the fat business man Devra Dasimaya the great Karnatic sage Kanapa, who was knows and Tinan and his great love for God
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Day 5 - Bhai Dooj This day is a celebration of the lovely relation of a brother and sister. There are various stories associated with it. The Story of Krishna and Subhadra The Story of Bali and Lakhmiji The Story of Mahavirji, King Nandivardhan and Sudarshana The story of Yama and Yamuna. Yama is the brother and Yamuna is the sister and how they meet on this day. There are many folk stories of how a sister protects and saves here brother on this day as well. Points to Ponder: It can be Interpreted in a very lovely manner - the nurturing of brother and sister can be taken as universal love and brotherhood also. This shows that when one sees the light within, he/she is able to see the same light in all the living things. This strengthens the spirit of love and brotherhood. The entire world becomes a Kutumbh. Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam - The entire world is one family. As in all of us shines only that One Divine. A line of diyas, different shapes different forms and different colours - but that jyot that fire is the same.
Day 4 - Govardan Pooja This is associated with the story of Krishna where he suggested to the people of Vrindavan to pray to the Mountain and not to Lord Indra. What followed was anger of Indra and major destruction caused by him. But, now Krishan protected all by lifting the Govardan parvat on his little finger. Point to Ponder: This shows that when we take one step, God takes a 1000 steps towards us. We worked towards purification and we welcomed him into our hearts through Bhakti. Not only, did he give us Contentment, but now when our Indriyas (Indra) attack us, he will protect us from falling into the pit of darkness again. A state of ‘Total Surrender'
Day 3 - Main Diwali (Amawasya Day/Lakhsmi Pooja) This is widely associated with the return of Ramji, Sitaji and Laxhmanji. As the story goes, first Hanumanji was sent to Ayodhya to inform Bharat that Ramji was coming. People lit there homes and streets so that Hanumanji could find Ayodhya. After giving the message Hanumanji went back and got Ramji with him. Point to Ponder: This shows that when one realise that we have the needed medicines (Dhanvantari) to heal the self and one starts to work and destroy the demons within (Narakasur), The divine light, that is the self starts shining again. When one gets pure, bhakti (Hanumanji) comes and only when there is pure bhakti in ones heart, it has the capacity to summon the Lord (Ramji). Sitaji also comes, she is but Lakhsmi and Lakshmi is ‘Contentment'. On that day, we pray to the Goddess of Contentment - for the real richness is not wealth, but gratitude for what we already have.
You can listen to the story of Varaha Aavtar and how Mother Earth was saved on www.bhagwatforchildren.in To see what all came out of the Milky ocean other than the ear rings of Ma Aditi - You can refer to the story of Kurma Aavtar on www.bhagwatforchildren.in Day 2 - Main Diwali/ Choti Diwali (Narak Chaudas) This is associated with the end of the Demon Naraka by his own Mother/ Parents Krishna and Satyabhama. Who were the re-incarnation of Vishnu (Varaha Avtar) and Bumi Devi. Point to Ponder: This shows us that no one else can kill our demons for us and there is no one to blame for the negativity we harbour in our hearts. We gave birth to the vices and it is only we who can destroy them.
In the same lines listen to the story of Kurma Aavtar in www.bhagwatforchildren.in It has a different twist to the same story of the Churning of the Milky Ocean Day 1 - Dhanteras This is associated with the story of ‘Samundra manthan', Churning of the Milky Ocean. When the milky ocean was churned by the demons and devas, a lot of things came out of it. Lakhsmi ji and Dhanvantri both also came out of the same. Dhanteras, is associated with the coming of Dhanvantari - The God of medicine. Point to Ponder: This indicates the internal churning and shows us that we have the power within to heal ourselves form the illness and darkness in us. The major illness being ‘Kaam, Krodha, Moha, Lobha, Ahenkar etc.'
Story A goddess called Kushmanda had created the universe with the radiance of her smile. She further created the trimuti - Bhrama, Vishnu and Manesh. Shivji wanted to be bestowed with 18 kind of perfection. To do this she created a Goddess called Sidhidatri who bestowed Shivji with all the sidhis. Brahama was given the task of creation and he needed both man and woman to create the world. So Goddess Siddhidatri created the Ardhnarishvara swaroop of Shivji, which is half male and half female. Hence, she is worshiped as the giver even to Brahama and Shiva.
The Navratri Carol The first day of Navratri – you told me I am special The second day of Navratri – I tried to find my treasure The third day of Navratri – I copied you dear God – I copied how you would walk and also how you would talk The fourth day of Navratri – I knew you made me just like you The next three days of Navratri – I began to clean the mirror, I cleaned all the dust on it to see myself all clear. The eight day of Navratri – I saw how shiny and pure I was. The sparkle that I was looking for, the treasure was right here. (Me..) The ninth day of Navratri – I began to share my treasure. For sharing is caring and giving is such a pleasure. "I looked at the mirror and what did I see, I saw just how special God made." Story She goes to do the greatest of tapasya to reach her Lord Shiva. When one aspires the universe conspires. All the devtas and Sidhas help her reach her goal. here she is known as Bhramacharini, who is successful in winning the blessings of shiva. Due to extensive tapas, her body is all bones. Ganga poured by Lord Shiv revives her, she becomes radiant again and is known as Maha Gauri.
Story Ones there were two bothers called Shumbh and Nishumb. They were troubling the devas and Indra had gone into hiding as he could not defeat them. Chanda, Munda and Rakthbeej had joined hands with Shunbh and Nishubh, after Mahishasur was destroyed. Again Sumbh and Nishumbh wanted Kaushaki to marry one of them. To which she again said only the one who could defeat her in battle would be able to woe her. A fierce battle followed. She destroyed Chanda, Munda and was known as chamunda and later Ruru and all the other demons. There was a demon called Rakhtbeej who had a special boon. Every drop of blood shed from his body would create another Rakthbeej. Hence, so many Rakthbeej came into existence. So Kaushaki summoned Kalratri to drink up their blood as she slaughtered them. This way he was destroyed. Later Nishumb was killed and finally Shumbh also met his end.
Story Katyayini - Mahishasur Mardini There was this Demon called Mahishasur who was born to Ramba and Mahishi (an afsara who was cursed and became a water buffalo). He was ruthless and fearless, as he had a boon that no one could destroy him except a woman. Taking woman to be powerless, he considered himself immortal. All the Gods, summoned Para Shakti and she promised to come and help them. She was born to Sage Katyayan. She grew up to be a beautiful girl. One day Chand and Munda two demon saw her and felt that she would be a perfect fit for Mahishasur. Dundubi was sent to her to ask her to marry Mahishashur. She said that only the one who won against her in a battle could marry her. The preparations for the battle happened. The Gods descended and each granted her his power and weapons. They made her so powerful that all the Gods put together, was the power she possessed. The battle began Dhundubi and thousands of demons were destroyed. Chanda Munda escaped. Mahisahur finally came to the battle field and a fierce battle took place. after 9 days on the 10 th day Katyayini slayed him, at that time he was half demon and half buffalo. Here, on she was known as Mahishasur Mardini.
Story Skandamata They both have a son called Skanda or Kartikeya. Who is raised by the Kritikas and is the one who defeats the demon Tarakasur. Parvati the mother of Skanda is also known as Skandamata.
Day 4 - Kushmanda Story There was nothing only dark space and there existed energy. This energy was known as Kushmanda - The cosmic egg or the cosmic seed of energy. Goddess kushmanda created the universe from the radiance of her smile. She is the mother of creation. The universe has just been created, Brahmaji is trying to figure out the nature and purpose of his existence, when he is attacked by Madhu and Kaithab. He looks down and goes to Garbodak Shayi Vishnu, who is lying on sesha naag without Laxmi. He later learns that these two demons have come from the ears of Vishnu himself. Vishnuji summons Para Shakti and with her help destroys these two demons
Day 3 - Chandraghanta Story: The wedding preparations happen and the wedding day arrives. The grooms procession petrifies the the girls side. On the request of Parvati, Shivji shuns his terrifying look and is adorned by Vishnuji. Parvati adorns the half moon on her forehead, to show her appreciation for Shivji, who always has a half moon on his Jata. Hence, she is named as ChandraGanta.
Day 2 - Brahmacharini Story: She goes to do the greatest of tapasya to reach her Lord Shiva. When one aspires the universe conspires. All the devtas and Sidhas help her reach her goal. here she is known as Bhramacharini, who is successful in winning the blessings of shiva. Due to extensive tapas, her body is all bones. Ganga poured by Lord Shiv revives her, she becomes radiant again and is known as Maha Gauri.
Day 1 - Shelputri (A journey from Sati to Parvati) Sati is the daughter of Prajapati Daksha and Prasuti. She goes against the wishes of her father and marries Shivji. Daksha demeans Shivji in one of the yagnas, where shivji did not stand to great Daksha. Later, he does not invite Sati and Shivji to another Yagna. Sati goes despite being deterred by Shivji. There she witness that there is not place kept for Shivji, this is a great insult. She gets furious and refuses to be associated with Daksha anymore and burns herself. What follows is destruction and mayhem. Later shivji and his ganas are pacified and everything restored. Sati is reborn to Himavan and is named Parvati (Shelputri). She grows up oblivious of her past and purpose, till reminded by Narad Muni.
Story and Moral Ganesh's Exciting Birth We should always follow what our Mother says and be brave and strong. Song Jay Ganesh Jay Ganesh Jay Ganesh Pahimam Shloka Gajananam bhuta Ganadi sevitam Maha Mantras Om Namah Shivaya Ram Ram Ram We end the class with chanting Om 3 times
Ganapati Subramanyam and the mango. The one who goes around the world first will get this divine fruit. Ganapati teaches us that parents are the world.
A reminder, Our Gods like to have fun. They are so fun loving. Who said we have to be serious and have a sullen face when we pray to God. It can be a lot of fun to love and think about God. Ganeshji wanted to come and meet you all again Children. So we said, ok Ganeshji, we will tell a Ganesh story again. There was this little town where everyone loved Ganeshji. They would always sing and make yummy food for Ganapati. Not only this, Ganapati would come and play with them all the time. The mothers would chant shlokas for Ganpati and the children would sing songs. They were all so happy. Song - Come Oh Bulky stomach Ganapati Shloka - Ajam Nirvikalpam (2 para done) But there was a slight problem, there was this Big Gaj Mukh Asur, who would trouble them all the time. They really did not like him. He looked like Ganpati, but his was not kind like Ganpati he was mean and rude. One day he went to fight with Ganapati. He went straight to Kailash. There at his home, Ganeshji was preparing to sing for all the children who have had their birthdays from January till June and also for those who will have their birthday in July and August. Song - Janamdin midam (Sanskrit birthday song and happy birthday to you cha cha cha) Now, Gaj Mukh Asur kept shouting and calling Ganpati to fight, there was a fight alright. A sweet fight, where enemies became friends forever, and Gaj Mukh Asur, become the loving Mooshak. The vehicle of Ganapati. Now now, there is a difference between a mouse and a Mooshak. It is not the same. If you see a mooshak, remember that Ganapati, yes our dear Ganesh is near by. The morals are; ⁃ We can not make anyone like us by force. ⁃ To be loved by others, we should first learn to give and love. ⁃ It is best to try and avoid a fight. ⁃ However, if we can't avoid it, we should be quick to forgive and become friends again. The most important, ⁃ Ganeshji, our dear Ganapati loves us and the minute we call him and say Ganpati Bappa Moriya he will come running to meet us.
Our Gods like to have fun. They are so fun loving. Who said we have to be serious and have a sullen face when we pray to God. It can be a lot of fun to love and think about God. Today saw krishna having so much fun with his friends. He had a butter bash. We saw how he stole butter from Gopi Aunty's house. He ate butter and he fed butter to his friends the Gopa and the Monkey. The mess they made was too much. The human pyramid was awesome. Oh, but he got caught and Gopi Aunty took him to his mothers, Yashoda maiya. But there was magic, when we chant the Shloka/Mantras below, there can be magic in the air. - Shri Krishna Govinda Hare Murari hai naath Narayan vasudeva - Om name Bhagwat vasudevaye Krishna, magically disappeared and went home, and pretended to be fast asleep. Gopi aunty was holding a cow and her son. Oh what fun. The people form Gokul thought us that to make Krishna come - We have to keep singing - Krishna Krishna Krishan Song - Gopi goes Krishna Krishna Krishna - Kids go Krishna Krishna Krishna The morals are, - Everything we have belongs to krishna - if he takes it away we can not call it stealing - If we keep remembering or call out his name - Krishna will come - Krishna loves us and always takes care of us
Kuber, the God of wealth wanted to show- off his wealth and puffed up with ego he invited everyone. Shivji sent Ganapati ji to the Party. Ganeshji - Ganapatiji went to the party and he wanted to eat all the yummy food. When he became unstoppable, and started eating everything, all got scared and started praying and chanting. - Shuklambara dharm Vishnu (Shloka) Still he did not stop so the called out loudly for the greatest devotee of Ganeshji - Bappa Moriya. Mantra - Ganapati bappa moriya, mangal murti morya - Moriya re bappa moriya re But, Bappa moriya did not come to help them and calm Ganapatiji down, as he knew that Ganeshji was teaching Kuber a lesson. Finally, God Kuber rushed to Kailash and got a hand full of puffed rice filled with parvatiji's love. This made Ganeshji full and they all sang for him and he fell a sleep. - Single Tusk Ganapati Ek Santa (Bhajan/Song) Bappa Moriya came and cuddled little Ganeshji and dropped him home to Shivji, Ma Parvathiji and brother Kartikeya So, the morals are, - When god is kind to us and gives us wealth, we should not use it to show off, but to give and share with everyone - The greatest wealth is love. The heart filled with love is the richest heart in the world. - If we don't learn to be good ourselves, god has many ways of teaching us a lesson.
Today we told a story about how Krishna Photocopies himself and to tell the children about Krishna's promise that he will always protect us, we chanted the Shloka below, - Sarva Dharman Parityajya (Shloka) When the children and the cows were sad that, Old Brahmaji had taken them, they sang out for Krishna to save them. - Tara hai Sara Zamana prabhu humko bhi taro (Bhajan/Song) When ever we chant the mantras, Krishna listens and he is always there for us, Mantra - Krishna Krishna Krishna - Hare Ram Hare Rama, Rama Rama hare hare. Hare Krishna Hare Krishna, Krishna Krishna hare hare. Story: It tells us how when Brahmaji stole away the boys and cows, Shri Krishna multiplied himself and became all the boys and cows. He played all their roles for 1 year. Brahmaji later realised his mistake and came down to apologise. This beautiful leela of the Lord is just mesmerising. So, the morals are, - Krishna is always there to rescue us, he is our best friend and take care of us no matter what. - God can come to meet us in any form and any time. - He can turn into anyone, so we have to be kind to all and loving to all. - No matter how much we know, God always knows more.
To applaud Haumanji's Strength, Brahmaji, Indraji and Pavandev all counted his strengths - Buddhirbalam yaso dhairyam (Shloka) Every time Hanumanji flew like a super hero, everyone sang for him, they were so happy. - Victory to our super Hero (Bhajan/Song) Whenever we hear Hanuman, we have to shout out loud; - Bajrang Bali ki Jai (Mantra) Story: It tells us how Hanumanji was born to his Ma Anjani and Papa Kesari. He was given by Pavan Dev. A strong super hero, who is kind. We saw how he went up up and up to eat the Sun, who he thought was a Mango. What all happened next was so amazing. So, the moral is, - Hanumanji is always taking care of us. and - Fruits and veggies are good for health they make you strong. - We should be kind to all, even if we are stronger - We should learn to keep our hand to oversells - No hitting - Forgiveness is important Please show the children the picture of Hanumanji, and how, he is not a monkey, there is a difference. It is said that there was a super powerful species who had mega strength - They are called Vanar (Va is from Vaan and Nar is man, so man who lived in the forest.)
To applaud Haumanji's Strength, Brahmaji, Indraji and Pavandev all counted his strengths - Buddhirbalam yaso dhairyam (Shloka) Every time Hanumanji flew like a super hero, everyone sang for him, they were so happy. - Victory to our super Hero (Bhajan/Song) Whenever we hear Hanuman, we have to shout out loud; - Bajrang Bali ki Jai (Mantra) Story: It tells us how Hanumanji was born to his Ma Anjani and Papa Kesari. He was given by Pavan Dev. A strong super hero, who is kind. We saw how he went up up and up to eat the Sun, who he thought was a Mango. What all happened next was so amazing. So, the moral is, - Hanumanji is always taking care of us. and - Fruits and veggies are good for health they make you strong. - We should be kind to all, even if we are stronger - We should learn to keep our hand to oversells - No hitting - Forgiveness is important Please show the children the picture of Hanumanji, and how, he is not a monkey, there is a difference. It is said that there was a super powerful species who had mega strength - They are called Vanar (Va is from Vaan and Nar is man, so man who lived in the forest.)
When Raja Raj Kuwar sees Ramji he starts glorifying Ramji's name; - Shri Ram Ram Rameti (Shloka) In the end all were so happy, flowers poured down from the heavens and all started singing; - Khate bhi Ram kano Peete bhi Ram kano (Bhajan) Narad muni always says; - Narayan Narayan Humanji taught Raja Rajkuwar to say; - Ram Ram Ram Ram Ram Ram - Sita Ram Sita Ram Sita Ram Sita Ram - Sita Ram Sita Ram - Jor se bolo Jai Hanuman bolo Bajrang Bali ki Jai Story: ‘Aanth mai nikla yeh parinam, Ram se baada Ram ka naam. Bolo Ram Ram Ram, tere banenge bigde kaam.' Naradji plays mischief on and misguides Raja Raj kuwar, because of which he does not do Pranam to Vishwamitr. This causes a situation when Ramji has to punish him, but he asks help from Hanumanji's mother. What follows is a sweet battle between Ramji and his greatest devotee Hanumanji. A battle planned by Narad Muni and Vishwamitr to show the world the power of Ram Naam, the power of taking God's Name. So, the moral is, - That when we chant Gods name nobody can punish and nothing wrong can happen to us. Ramji's name is stronger than Ramji, and his name is alway with us. - We should do Namaste to everyone and Pranam to the elders.
Hanumanji chanted for Ganeshji before leaving for Ayodhya with Shivji - Vakratunda Mahakaya (Shloka) When shivji danced we sang for him; - Bam Bam bhola (Bhajan) Ramji and Hanumaji chanted for Shivnij - Om Namah Shivaya (Mantra) Story: “Bhola Shankar bane madari damroo Dashrath dwaar bajayo.” Shivji disguised as a Madari (monkey tamer) and Hanumanji as a Monkey went to visit Ramji in Ayodhya. So, We have to be kind to all, we never know in what form God will come and visit us.
It is always such a delight to think about dear Krishna, our dear Gopal bhaiya - Krishnaya vasudevaya (Shloka) He always listens and comes running when we call him - Om Namo bhagwate Vasudev vaya - Come here my dear Krishna kaniya (Bhajan) Story: Krishna : An invisible friend When a little boy finds himself having to walk alone to school from a dense jungle. His mother tells him that, there is no reason to be scared, as Krishna is his elder brother and he is just a call away. We will see the magic enfold
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