what is bal-mukund? a personality and character development program for children 5 thru 15 “loving...
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What is Bal-Mukund?
A personality and character development program for children 5 thru 15
“Loving parents and teachers teach their children to dream with their eyes open, of a noble and fulfilling life. They fill their hearts with lofty ideals and inspiring thoughts, and then fondly watch as their wards strive to attain the goals that have been mapped in them in their childhood.”
- Swami Mukundananda
Foundational Beliefs:
“Time spent in inculcating eternal values in children is an investment into the future. It is the finest gift of love from parents to their children. The Bal-Mukund Personality Development Program contains invaluable instructions, famous verses, bhajans, stories, life histories and information about festivals, for building values in children. These set of values will teach children to be heroic from within, and instill nobleness in their thought, word and deed.”
- Swami Mukundananda
About Bal-Mukund
5 E’s of Bal-Mukund!
• Educate young minds in the knowledge of Vedic wisdom, to lead a virtuous life
• Enthuse the spirit of giving with a service attitude
• Encourage problem solving with courage, confidence and faith
• Entertain creativity, expand power of concentration and focus
• Elevate young minds to higher levels of consciousness, and fill their hearts with love and reverence for God
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Character Building Values
K R I P A L U
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Character Building Values
K for Kindness
Helping nature, Service attitude, Caring for others, Compassionate to the sufferings of others, Non-violence towards all beings, Forgiveness, Seeing Divinity in others.
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Character Building Values
R for Respect
Respect for elders, Respect for teachers, Respect for authority, Respect for each other, Courtesy, Good Manners, Not seeing faults in others, Being non-judgmental, Acceptance of the differing viewpoints of others, Obedience to Elders and Authority.
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Character Building Values
I for Integrity
Truthfulness, Purity of thoughts and intentions, Self-discipline and control over mind and senses, Restraint from temptation, Restraint from harmful influences like drugs, cigarettes, and alcohol, restraint from gambling, Associating with good people and giving up association of those who are a bad influence.
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Character Building Values
P for Perseverance
Hardworking, Enduring, Patient, Dedication to the work at hand, Tenacity to bear difficulties and not give up, Overcoming obstacles through persistence, Keeping a positive “I can do it” attitude, Single-mindedness towards goal, Using tact and intelligence and mental power to solve a problem.
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Character Building Values
A for Accountability
Taking full responsibility for ones deeds, Taking the onus for mistakes, Responsibility for correcting them, not blaming others or having a whining nature, Taking responsibility for organizing oneself and one’s work, Accepting the law of karma that what happens to us is a result of our own actions, Being punctual to our time commitments.
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Character Building Values
L for Love for God
Trust in God, Faith in His protection, Acceptance of His will, Keeping a positive attitude in every situation with Faith in His Grace, A Sense of Gratitude for all that God has given us, Belief that He is with us and watching us always, Doing all actions for His pleasure, unconditional devotion to Him.
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Character Building Values
U for Unassuming
Modesty, Unpretentiousness, Simplicity, Humility, Not boasting or showing off, Reverence for the Greatness of God, Faith that everything belongs to God and not to us, Realizing that God has a grand scheme why things happen and we all have a tiny role to play in His design.
Bal-Mukund Programs
• Character Building Values
• Yoga and Pranayam
• Customized Meditation
• Shlokas and Prayers
• Keertans and Bhajans
• Inspiring Stories
• Hindi
• Festivals
• Games, Arts and Crafts
150 minutes Weekly sessions designed for children 5-15 will include:
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All children start with:
• Morning prayers
• Yoga/Pranayam
• Meditation
• Kirtan
• Shlokas
Groups are split age wise:
• Story Session (5 -10)
• Essence of Hinduism (11-15)
• Age appropriate Games, crafts
Come together as a group again for:• Aarti• Learn Hindi! • Dispersed at 12:30
What will your child be doing for 21/2 hours?
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RESOURCESThe Bal-Mukund Character Building Series Books:
1. Inspiring Stories for Children, Vol. 1 to 4
2. Festivals of India
3. Saints of India
4. The Bal-Mukund WISDOM Book
5. Essence of Hinduism
6. Healthy Body Healthy Mind
Audio CDs1. Prayers & Keertans
2.Shlokas & Verses
3.The Bal-Mukund Meditation for Children
Bal-Mukund Tid-Bits!
Fun Events at Bal-Mukund!
Bal-Mukund Rewards-In
Class!
QUARTERLY AWARD CRITERION Month 1{ADD MONTH NAME IF PREFERRED}
Month 2{ADD MONTH NAME IF PREFERRED}
Month 3{ADD MONTH NAME IF PREFERRED}
PERFECT ATTENDANCE
EXCELLENT JOB
GREAT TEAMWORK
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MOST IMPROVED
KRIPALU VALUE REINFORCEMENT
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QUARTERLY AWARD CRITERIONCenter Name:
Student Name:
Bal-Mukund Rewards -At
Home!KRIPALU February March April May
K
Kindness
R
Respect
I
Integrity
P
Perseverance
A
Accountability
L
Love for God
U
Unassuming
•THROUGH THIS CHART HELP US HELP YOUR CHILD BY ENCOURAGING & INSPIRING THEM, WHILE AT HOME OR AT SCHOOL, TO LIVE BY
THE KRIPALU VALUES!
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HINDI BOOKS
Srijan Akshar Lekhan
Meri Pratham Hindi Abhyas Pustika
Supplemented by Bal-Mukund Hindi Lesson Plans
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Introduces Hindi!Come join us on an adventurous fun filled journey into the land of
Hindi alphabets and sounds!
Our Assurance To you:
Personalized Attention! Each child will be
challenged to their full potential!
Every lesson will be beautifully organized and
delivered!
Learning environment will be
saturated with love!
Session will follow the traditional Wake County Public School calendar year
Speaking Hindi will be encouraged!
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Introduces Hindi!
Hindi Class Time: 45 minute session every Saturday 11:45 till 12:30
GOAL:In a joyful, loving, interactive and well organized
environment accomplish an evolving and well structured Hindi program
By End of BEGINNERS Session:
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Introduces Hindi!• Mastery of13 Vowels and 39 Consonants: Pronunciation,
identification and writing skill.
• Ginti from 1 to 20 in Hindi.
• 12 basic colors in Hindi.
• Familiarity with some popular Hindi poems.
• Comfortable in answering/having conversation about self and family.
• Knowledge of Hindi names of fruits and vegetables.
• Knowledge of Names of Relations in Indian Family system.
• Knowledge of Names of human body parts
• They will be constantly encouraged to SPEAK Hindi!
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Introduces Hindi!By End of INTERMEDIATE Session:
• Built a strong vocabulary of Hindi words without maatras. • Learned the concept of half-letters in Hindi and some related vocabulary. • Familiarity with maatra; symbolization of vowels and usage with Vyanjan,
also known as ‘बा�रह खडी�• Will have advanced their Hindi speaking skills by discussing/presenting
their trip to India in the near past and by talking about/presenting trip to any temple. They will have learned related vocabulary first.
• Ginti up to pachaas (50). • Learned names of days of the week in Hindi. • Learned names of months from Hindu lunar calendar. Able to associate
popular festivals with these months eg. Holi in Phalgun, Diwali in Kartik, etc.
• Proficiency with vocabulary related to House parts, different rooms, main objects and usage in a specific room.
• Familiarity with short classic poems, eg. Pushp ki Abhilaasha, Himadri Tung Shring Se, etc
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2013-2014 Session!
For class scheduleSEE HANDOUT!
Parent Information Sessions!Festival Celebrations!Monthly Newsletters!Weekly Curriculum Related E-Mails!
Bal-Mukund Cost Breakdown
Question: What will this cost me?
For the session year 2013-2014
Calendar Year: October 2013 till Beginning June 2014Saturday 10:00 am till 12:30 pm
Yearly Rental: $150 HSNC Non-Members | $100 MembersBook Purchase: 7 Books: $100; 8 Books $110 Yearly Supply Cost: $85
1. Hindi Books2. Bal-Mukund Tote bag3. Bal-Mukund T-Shirt4. Journal5. Binder6. Dividers7. Pencil Case & Pencils8. Festival Celebrations9. Crafts
CHECK OUT THEIR BAG
& SUPPLIES!
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Just Hindi?
Bal-Mukund is a Comprehensive Program Our Inspiration Stems from Bal-Mukund Hindi is a part of the whole This is not just a Hindi program Relational relationships built with the children over time Develop a fondness in their hearts for their teachers
and their peers To Ensure Justice is done to Bal-Mukund Children
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RDU Center Details!
What: Bal-Mukund Classes are held every Saturday from 10:00am till 12:30 pm
Kids aged 5 thru 15 are welcome! The session follows traditional Wake County school calendar year
Where:Hindu Society of North Carolina (HSNC)
(Mini-Hall beside Main Cultural Hall)309 Aviation Parkway, Morrisville, NC 27560
When:Classes start, Saturday September 28th, 2013
How:Register with us RIGHT NOW!
Questions?Alka Chauhan Singh 919-604-2796 | Mohinder Singh 919-604-9015
E-Mail: [email protected]
Bal-Mukund Contact Details!
Feel free to direct all Bal-Mukund related questions, concerns, constructive criticism to
the volunteers at your service:
Mohinder & Alka C. Singh: 919-341-5766 (H)[email protected]
Jayesh and Hina Patel: 919-659-1063 (H)[email protected]
“THANK YOU!”
“QUESTIONS ANYONE?”