Hindu Scripture Classes
Hindu Scripture classes for Children
Hindu Scripture classes encompass Slokas, Bhajans, Indian Stories, Yoga, Moral values etc.
Slokas are Sanskrit chants and prayers offered to Hindu Gods. They are special Sanskrit verses from Indian epics, Vedas, Puranas and Upanishads and usually chanted with a certain tone and intonation.
Bhajans are Hindu prayer songs and sung often as a Group.
Indian stories are derived from the Hindu epics – Ramayana, Mahabharata, Srimad Bhavagatham, Puranas etc and other sources like the Hitopadesha and Jataka tales. The Indian vernacular folklore is rich and finds expression in stories of Birbal, Thenali Raman etc and stories of lofty leaders, freedom fighters and spiritual Saints.
The programs below are developed systematically and take the children through different levels effortlessly. Most of these programs are run free of cost by well qualified volunteers.
Every Sunday, 18:30-19:30 hrs ¦ GZ Oerlikon Zurich
Balagokulam will enable children to appreciate their cultural roots, learn Hindu values in an enjoyable manner and make good friends. They will also develop a sense of Sewa, Service to humankind. This is a program of the Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh (HSS), whose goal it is to promote Hindu heritage and to unite the Hindu society. More Info: click here
The contents of Balagokulam will be as follows:
1. Yoga.
2. Songs and stories.
3. Games to improve physical strength.
4. Games to improve mental strength.
5. Team building and leadership development activities.
6. Introduction to Indian culture and history.
7. Sanskrit Shloka and subhashit.
Contact: hss.zurich@gmail.com
Balgokulam Shakha is conducted every alternate Wednesday, 5 pm to 6.30 pm in English. Partcipation in Balagokulam is free for everybody. All the teachers and organizers work as volunteers for no cost and you are welcome to join the team as well (Balagokulam is already being conducted at Glattpark and Zug in Switzerland and at over 1200 places in 40 countries )
The contents of Balagokulam will be as follows:
1. Yoga.
2. Songs and stories.
3. Games to improve physical strength.
4. Games to improve mental strength.
5. Team building and leadership development activities.
6. Introduction to Indian culture and history.
7. Sanskrit Shloka and subhashit.
Contact: hss.zurich@gmail.com
The Sri Sathya Sai Center, Zurich conducts Bal Vikas classes for children, once a month on the last Sunday of the month from 10:30 to 12:00h. And online.
The Sri Sathya Sai center is located at the Wehntalerstrasse 102, Zurich 8057.
Contact: zuerich@sathyasai.ch
