Vedic Academy

Our oldest and most versatile group is our "Kaishoras" who range in age from 12-16 yrs of age. These teenagers are led by Rasesvari Lila mtj and Vrindavan Priya prabhu.
Their report:
Our book for this semester is "Nectarian Ocean of the Holy Name" by Sacinanadana Swami.
Introduction - why I chose this book. We discussed practical experiences that are the result of chanting and what is shared by Acaryas on what the importance for chanting. Then we gathered inputs on why they do the chanting. Overall the class got very interested and in the end we did a 15 min guided chanting of one round of beads, in a circle sitting formation.
All kids have received their backpacks and books and are expected to bring their backpacks, textbook, notebook and bead bag each week.
Homework: complete their Sadhana cards (index cards given - 7 days of the week - each day track the number of rounds chanted, pages read (can be from SP books as well), and service done for each day), read and familiarize with Mangalacarana prayers, Read Introduction and Nama Tattava sections (page 18-41), make a note of points that stood out for you in your notebook and bring to class. Thank you.

Our "Gopinath" group has kids from 6-9yrs of age. This class is led by Hari Katha Mtj and Madhavi Manjari Mtj.
Their 1st week report:
Dear parents
This semester we are having a basic study of Caitanya Charitamrta as our curriculum. We discussed the introduction to the Caitanya caritamrita. We spoke about the internal and external reasons for the Lord's appearance, the pastime of Minaketana Ramadas, and the motivation that inspired Krsna Das Kaviraj Goswami to take up this monumental work.
In craft we started our framed picture of Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu. The kids will finish this in their next craft class. Craft classes for this group are run by Aparupa Radhika mtj.
This week we have issued sadhana cards to all the kids. These cards keep track of the time they have spent in various KC activities over the week. Please encourage them to fill them in and to find ways of doing some small sadhana every day.
Thank you for your support! 😊🙏🏼

Week 17 at ISV Sunday School:
This week was our first set of dress rehearsals and stage practice.
No pictures are posted of this,...as that will ruin the surprise. 😄
Hold on tight and come on time on the 21st to see all the action live!

Kaishora is our oldest age group of kids. Almost teenagers not quite adults, this group
is where we feel our future lies. With diverse tastes and talents, this year's Kaishora group is a beautiful mix of the traditional and the modern.
Watch them present beautiful PowerPoint slides on their essential understanding of devotional service and be amazed by their kirtan skills.
Don't miss their performance coming 21st at our Annual Day.

This is them, rehearsing their kirtan finale with their super-resourceful teacher, Sukesvari mtj and Ananya Radhika mtj, their music teacher.