Chinmaya Somnath

CLASSES DETAILS

From the youngest Madhuram class to the Chinmayam class for high school youngsters, all Bala Vihar children participate in a variety of activities. The grade in which the child is enrolled in his/her school is the basis for placement in the appropriate Bala Vihar class.

MADHURAM (PRE-K)

Drawing, coloring, crafts, and games are among the media for learning for these young children. They also learn to recite simple Shlokas and sing Bhajans.

SATYAM (K-1ST)

Chinmaya ABCs: Children are introduced to the positive values ithrough the English Alphabet. For example: A for Ambition, B for Brotherhood etc. Each value is taught through a story or song. 
Bala Ramayana: Through a specially written version of the Ramayana, children learn to appreciate courage, enthusiasm, and wisdom.

SHIVAM (2-3RD)

Bala Bhagavatam: Stories from Bhagavatam are taught to children to reinforce Hindu values and philosophy. Children also learn about the nine types of Bhakti (devotion) and the significance behind the various shapes and forms of Hindu gods and rituals. 
Hanumanji: : The book illustrates Hanumanji's qualities such as devotion to duty, Buddhi (intellect), strength, Yasha (fame), courage, fearlessness, alertness and eloquence.

SUNDARAM (4-5TH)

Characters in Ramayana: Written in simple English, this book makes interesting reading for children of this age group. Instead of a chronological narration of the Ramayana, this book analyses each character in the epic story, followed by a discussion on the lessons that can be learnt from each. This approach is intended to stimulate analytical thinking in young minds. 
Saints of India: Many chosen ones came and lived among others, to show the way to God. They lived their life with the spirit and in the manner advocated by the sacred scriptures. They were able to give up everything for the discovery of God in their own heart. In the pages of this book, necessary details of the lives of these saints, and the paths they chose to attain Saintliness is depicted, inspiring all readers. Their paths were many but their goal was one.