The Balavihar classes encompass a large segment of Hindu culture, mythology and values. After regularly attending the Balavihar classes, children become knowledgeable about what Hinduism and Vedanta is all about. They also learn to chant many popular slokas and sing Bhajans. Registered Students will be able to access the details of class lesson plans on the website, of what was taught in each Balavihar class.
| | Instruction segment
| - Vedanta philosophy and concepts(for senior classes)
- Stories from the Hindu scriptures
- Festivals and their significance
- Crafts, picture painting etc (for Grade 1 and below)
| Bhajan and Sloka segment
| In this segment, popular slokas and bhajans
are taught to the children
| Samskritam segment | In this segment, Samskritam as a language is introduced in every class as per grade level |
BALAVIHAR SYLLABUS 2008-09
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| | | MADHURAM
Sweetness
Toddlers (Age 3<4)
| Gods-Ganesha, Rama, Krishna, Shiva, Lakshmi, Saraswathi etc | AMRUTHAM
Nectar
Pre-K (Age 4<5)
| Gods-
Hindu Triad/ Lakshmi-
Saraswati-Durga, Ayyappa,
Venkatesa, Parivars,
Ram Sita, etc.
| PREMAM
Love
KG (5<6)
| Alphabet Safari A-M for Fall,
N-Z for winter/spring session.
| SATHYAM
Truth
Grade-1 (Age 6<7)
| Bala Ramayanan & Ramayana
Characters- Complete
**Bala Ramayana** Text Book
| DHAIRYAM
Courage
Grade-2 (Age 7<8)
| Hanumanji, Symbolism in
Hinduism
| VIVEKAM
Discrimination
Grade-3 (Age 8<9)
| Bala Bhagavatham Complete
(Krishna Story)
***Bala Bhagavatam*** Text Book
| SHANTHAM
Peace
Grade-4 (Age 9<10)
| Dasavatara & My 24 Preceptors
| GYANAM
Knowledge
Grade-5 (Age 10<11)
| Saints of India & Keys to Success
| DHARMAM
Righteousness
Grade-6 (Age 11<12)
| MahaBharata for Children and MahaBharata Characters
| VIJAYAM
Victory
Grade- 7 (Age 12 < 13) | Values from Bhagavad Geeta – Chapter 13 (Definitions of terms Karma, Dharma, Maya, BMI) | SHRAVANAM
Listening
Grade 8 (Age 13 < 14) | Introduction to Hindu Culture | CHINMAYAM
Effulgent Light
Grade 9 and above
| Vision of Bhagavad Geeta |
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Balavihar Curriculum
