9th Nov - Yashas - Fame

We began the session with our opening prayers and dhyana shloka, followed by a quick recap of the qualities that are required to strengthen our invisible backbone

Dhyana Solka: 

Buddhir-balam yasho dhairyam nirbhayatvam arogatë, 

Ajadhyam vakpatutvam ca hanumat smaraãd bhavet. 

Meaning:

Through the worship of Sri Hanuman, one will be blessed with buddhi (intelligence), balam (strength), yashas (fame), dhairyam (courage), nirbhayatvam (fearlessness), arogatë (free from diseases, good health), ajadhyam (alertness), and vakpatutvam (eloquence).

Class Story Theme - Fame

Today, we discussed the third quality in the dhyāna śloka — Yashas (Fame). The children brainstormed what fame truly means, how one can achieve it, and shared names of famous people they admire — from YouTube influencers and Taylor Swift to Julia Donaldson and Mahatma Gandhi. It was nice to hear their unique reasons for considering them famous.

As our discussion unfolded, the children unanimously agreed that true fame is not about popularity, but about hard work, perseverance, and pursuing a noble goal. We reflected on how the Women’s Cricket Team earned their fame — not by mere dreams, but through dedication, discipline, and effort. 

Further I shared the images of truly inspiring figures such as Dr. Rajendra Prasad, Rabindranath Tagore, Mahatma Gandhi, Swami Vivekananda, Swami Chinmayananda, and Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, who became famous for their selfless work and contribution to society.

After some energizing warm-up exercises, we listened to the stories of Swami Chinmayananda and Dr. Abdul Kalam, followed by a delightful story about a boy named Yashas, who nurtured his habit tree with guidance from his grandmother — a beautiful reminder that fame begins with cultivating good habits and consistent effort.

We concluded the session by sharing what each child aspires to be in the future and ended the class on a joyful note with a fun round of Simon Says!