Balakendram
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Balakendrams or children's' satsangs are small units of about
10 to 15 children. They meet once a week or in some places
once a month. Typically a Balakendram session would last about
one and a half hours. A session normally starts with the chanting
of mantras followed by meditation, archana, a storytelling
session and finally a talk on topics like helping the needy
or having respect and gratitude towards one's parents. Finally
some bhajans are sung and then it's time for prasad (consecrated
food offerings, normally sweets).
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Br. Manoj, currently posted in Kozhikode,
in Kerala, says: "We've about nine units. The children
are really interested in coming because of the happy and
jolly atmosphere. The children really accept and put into
practice the moral lessons embedded in the stories. |
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The sessions are conducted under the guidance of some sincere volunteers
either in a temple or a devotee's home. Most of the parents are
very happy with the behaviour of the children. In some places the
kids also engage in social-service activities like cleaning."
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