Dharma in Daily Life

Wishlist Share

About Course

Children explore Dharma in daily life through the Panchatatva, the five elements of Earth, Water, Fire, Air and Space; a simple understanding of the three qualities Sattva (purity), Rajas (activity) and Tamas (inertia) through stories; the meaning of daily rituals such as Namaste, Tilak and lighting the lamp; the concepts of Seva (service) and Ahimsa (non-violence) for children; and the story of King Harishchandra and the value of truth (Satya).

Topics

  • Panchatatva — The Five Elements
  • Sattva, Rajas & Tamas
  • Daily Rituals and Their Meaning
  • Seva and Ahimsa
  • King Harishchandra and the Value of Truth (Satya)

Course Content

Panchatatva — The Five Elements
The five elements as listed in the docx: Earth (Prithvi), Water (Jala), Fire (Agni), Air (Vayu), Space (Akasha).

Sattva, Rajas & Tamas
Simple understanding of the three qualities through stories: Sattva (purity), Rajas (activity), Tamas (inertia).

Daily Rituals and Their Meaning
Daily rituals and their meaning: Namaste, Tilak, lighting the lamp.

Seva and Ahimsa
Concept of Seva (service) and Ahimsa (non-violence) for children.

King Harishchandra and the Value of Truth (Satya)
Story of King Harishchandra and the value of truth (Satya).