Hindu Jain Temple Vidya Mandir

Bal Vihar / Vidya Mandir / Dharma Education

For

Children – Teachers - Parents

Small Steps

Big Impact

Who we are?

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Vidya - Learning

Vidya - Learning

Learning starts with ‘Attention’.

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Learning is an everyday ‘Practice’

Vidya - Learning

Two Golden Rules of Vidya Mandir (and Life) :

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Rule 1. Discipline (‘Niyam’)

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Rule 2. Do not forget Rule 1

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Vidya - Learning

Oneness – We are different, but not separate

Vidya - Learning

Vidya - Learning

• Attention – Dhyan

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• Practice – Abhyas

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• Discipline – Niyam

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• Oneness – Ekata

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Dharma

Shrāddha Paksha

• The term ‘Paksha’ means fortnight (during the month of August -September).

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• The word Shrāddha has its roots in Sanskrit word Shraddhā which means reverence, trust, or faith.

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• Also known as ‘Pitra Paksha’. The term ‘Pitra’ means ancestors (grand and great grand parents).

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• During this period, we remember our ancestors and their teachings, perform puja and make offerings (usually in the form of food and charity).

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Pitra Paksha or Shrāddha Paksha

• Rituals are observed to remember

the teachings of ancestors.

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• Rituals are observed to attain prosperity,

welfare, and blessings as well as to express gratitude to

ancestors.

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• What is Shrāddha for us?
• Continue the work/tradition if left unfinished by grand parents (ancestors).
• Continue the work/tradition what they have completed and established.

Pitra Paksha or Shrāddha Paksha

Homework for Kids (and Parents):

Ask your parents to tell you one memorable story of your grand parents' life and see how that fits in your life today meaning what does it teach you?

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