Friday 6 December 2024


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Click the chapters to read: [Ghanshyam Charitra Chapters 27 - 28]

 

Discussion Points:

Group 1: (6-9yrs)

  1. Chapter 27: A new set of teeth
    1. Why could Ghanshyam not eat chapattis with the rest of the family?
    2. What did Ghanshyam eat instead?
    3. How many teeth did Suvasinibhabhi pull out of Ghanshyam’s mouth?
    4. Did you ever have a loose tooth? Does it hurt a lot? 
    5. What did Ghanshyam change his teeth into?
    6. By showing his divine leela, what is Ghansyam teaching us?
    7. Remember the acronym SSKP, it stands for sarvopari, sakar, sarva karta harta and pragat. Which pillar of our upasana can we see in this prasang?
  2. Chapter 28: A feast for his friends
    1. What were the names of Ghanshyam’s friends?
    2. Why were Ghanshyam’s friends hungry?
    3. Where did Ghanshyam tie his handkerchief?
    4. What was in the handkerchief when Ghanshyam and his friends came back from swimming in the lake?
    5. How many Siddhis came from the sky to serve Ghanshyam and his friends and how many items of food did they bring?
    6. By showing his divine leela, what did Ghansyam show his friends?
    7. The Siddhis sang Ghanshyam’s praises, can you think of any kirtans so you too can sing his praise?

Group 2: (10-13yrs)

  1. Chapter 27: A new set of teeth
    1. Why did Suvasinibhabhi make shiro for Ghanshyam?
    2. Why did Ghanshaym only eat a little shiro?
    3. How many teeth did Suvasinibhabhi pull out of Ghanshyam’s mouth?
    4. Did you ever have a loose tooth? Does it hurt a lot? 
    5. Swans came and took the pearls, where did the pearls come from?
    6. What is unique about the swans from Mansarovar?
    7. By showing his divine leela, what is Ghansyam teaching us?
    8. Remember the acronym SSKP, it stands for sarvopari, sakar, sarva karta harta and pragat. Which pillar of our upasana can we see in this prasang?
  2. Chapter 28: A feast for his friends
    1. Why were Ghanshyam’s friends hungry?
    2. Have you ever lost track of time doing something? In comparison, have you ever lost track of time doing a form of bhakti?
    3. What was in the handkerchief when Ghanshyam and his friends came back from swimming in the lake?
    4. What were his friends wondering?
    5. What does this leela show us?
    6. How many Siddhis came from the sky to serve Ghanshyam and his friends and how many items of food did they bring?
    7. Do you think the Siddhis were fortunate? Why?
    8. The Siddhis sang Ghanshyam’s praises, can you think of any kirtans so you too can sing his praise?

Activity - Draw impressive thaal:

  1. Both prasangs are related to serving Ghanshyam some food. 
  2. Think of an amazing thaal that you would want to offer to Ghansyam Maharaj
  3. Draw it out. You can use the template below if you wish.
  4. While you are drawing your thaal, test yourself, do you know where all the food items go? Here are some items to help you think about:
    1. Bhaat, Khichadi, Pilau, Biryani etc..
    2. Kadhi, Daal etc..
    3. Salad, Chaat etc..
    4. Rotli, Chappatis, Puri, Bhatura etc..
    5. Farsan e.g bhajiya, samosa, spring roll etc..
    6. Chutney 
    7. Athanu or pickles
    8. Papad or papri
    9. Misthan e.g Shiro, Gulab Jamun, Burfi etc..
    10. At least 2 shaak of which one is usually one gravy/rasavaru e.g bhinda, paneer, tindora, tuvar, ringan etc..
    11. Kathor e.g mug, urad etc..

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