Yugas
What is a Yuga
An Era. Creation goes through cycles called Yuga
Story of the prophecy heard by Kamsa, Devaki and Vasudeva
Prophecy that Kamsa will be defeated by his nephew
beautiful maid demon
Putana
Opening prayer
Sahana Vavatu...
2 types of teachers
One who teach us and the other kind of teachers from whom we observe and learn
Kaliyuga is described as
A time when one's character is nudged by the amount of wealth they own. cheating and lying will be common.
What happened after Krishna was exchanged with the baby girl
Calf-Demon
Vatsasura
closing prayer
Sarve Bhavantu..
What does Mother Earth teach us
Patience and Forgiveness
Name the 4 Yugas
Satyayuga, Tretayuga, Dvaparayuga and Kaliyuga
Krishna's 2 sets of parents
Yashoda and Nanda
Crane demon
Bakasura
Meaning of opening prayer
Om, let him protect us both. May he bless us with the bliss of knowledge. Let us exert together. May what we study be well studied. May we not quarrel with each other. Om Peace, Peace, Peace.
Name 4 teachers
Mother Earth, Space, Air, Water, Fire.
How to stop the Kali from entering the mind
speak kind words. Think before you speak. Be alert at all times.
Say an opening prayer from the assembly
Any of the 10 prayers
How were the 2 brothers released. What are their names
story of Nalakubara and Manigriva
Closing prayer meaning
May all sentient beings be at peace,
may no one suffer from illness,
May all see what is auspicious, may no one suffer.
Om peace, peace, peace.
Air teaches us
Space teaches us
Air: Eat only what we need. Be detached.
Space: Omnipresence. present everywhere
What promise did Lord Narayana give to Mother Earth when she was in distress?
Lord Narayana promised that he will be born as Devaki & Vasudeva's son and cleanse the earth of sins and the sinners.
Say the Chinmaya anthem
I stand as one family.....
What happened when Krishna ate soil
Yashoda saw the entire universe in Krishna's mouth.
chant Mahamrityunjaya mantra
Om Tryambakam Yajamahe
What do we learn from Water and Fire
Water - speak sweet, pleasing words.
Fire: to be brilliant. Not to hoard.