Bhagavad Gita Chapter 13 - Lesson 2 of 10_English

ACTIVITY OF THE DAY

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ACTIVITY OF THE DAY:

MATERIALS NEEDED:

Chalk or masking tape

A book

Paper

Playdoug PROCEDURE:

Ask the students to use the chalk to draw or use masking tape to tape out a circle with diameter 1m on the floor and then sit inside. Tell the students that for the next 10mins, they are allowed to do what they want inside the circle with the materials provided, for example, read the book, draw or write on the paper, make something out of the playdough, but they are not allowed to go out of the circle.

ACTIVITY OF THE DAY:

PROCEDURE:

After 10 mins, announce to them that they are free to step out of the circle if they want to, irregardless of whether they finish their chosen activity or not. See how many students remain in the circle and how many students come out of the circle.

Ask them how they feel when they are told to sit inside the circle for 10 mins, and after they know they are free to move out if they want.

Portrait of a teacher in traditional attire

ACTIVITY OF THE DAY:

INFERENCE:

The circle enslaves the students, and they crave to get out of the circle. This struggle could adversely affect their creativity. However, once they know they are free to move out of the circle, they are able to relax and creativity flows naturally.They are able to experience freedom when they know they are already free.

Illustration of children inside a circle

WORKSHOP OF THE DAY

[Figure: Portrait of Nithyananda]