Bhagavad Gita - Book 13, Volume 7

ACTIVITY OF THE DAY

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ACTIVITY OF THE DAY:

PROCEDURE:

Have the children sit in a circle. The acharya reads out the example cognitions given below, and the children respond with examples of a transformed cognition. Help the children come up with at least 3 alternative cognitions. Encourage them to listen well to the alternative cognitions that others are giving.

• Sweets are the best
• If I have an iPhone I will be happy
• My friend will like me more if I am
rich
• Being an adult means you have to order
people around
• Walking is boring
• The darkness at night frightens me
• I hate getting up early in the morning
• In the end I always get what I want

ACTIVITY OF THE DAY:

INFERENCE

Understand, your cognition is changeable, transformable is the first cognition you need. People who immediately understand that cognition is changeable and awaken, are people who have become spontaneously enlightened, they have instant Enlightenment.

WORKSHOP OF THE DAY

WORKSHOP OF THE DAY: VAAKYARTHA SADHAS

Topic Of Discussion:

Hold Vaakyartha Sadhas on the difference between asking

Why, why, why? Why is life so bad? Why did this happen to me? Why do bad things happen to good people?Why is life this way? And asking This is life, so now what? Do I want to accept it and move on? Do I want to reject it and move on? Or do I change it the way I want? Encourage children to discuss the difference it would make to their every-day experiences such as preparing for an exam, getting scolded, a friend telling them they don't want to be friends anymore, etc.

Conclusion:

When you act out of completion, you are empowered to resolve any conflict that happens inside you or outside you.

A depiction of Lord Krishna holding a flute, with a golden, ornate background.