With the abundant blessings and grace of Sri Guruji, the Hanuman Chalisa class is an outreach initiative by GOD Toronto entering into the 2nd year. Hanuman Chalisa program was a humble initiative started in 2023 to teach Hanuman Chalisa sloka with the aim of introducing the message of Mahamantra nama and various initiatives of the GOD organization to kids and youth outside of the satsang.
Encouraged by the positive outcomes in 2023, the registrations for 2024 year opened up in January and the team was overwhelmed with the staggering number of registrations, more than 120 kids, within weeks. The program was online over zoom and was opened to kids of all ages to ensure maximum reach of Nama, resulting in a wide diversity of age groups ranging from as young as 14 months to as old as college age students registering for the program.
The Hanuman Chalisa admin team worked meticulously to organize the classes and setting up of virtual infrastructure to deliver the lessons. Volunteers (adults and kids) from GOD Canada served as teachers for the program and an orientation session was set up for the registered participants to walk through the format and expectations of the program.
The classes commenced in the first week of February, for 4 days each week and ended in May.
Each class started with Mahamantra Nama and Prayer slokas followed by the kids being placed in their assigned breakout rooms to learn the Hanuman Chalisa slokas and their meanings. Kids chanted the Nama upon entering the breakout room and at the end of each session. Teachers taught the slokas in an engaging and interactive approach tailored as per the kids age and interest in their respective classes, with suitable activities. Kids enjoyed the sessions and learned the slokas enthusiastically with support from their parents.
The flagship Gopakuteeram Program of GOD was also introduced to the families explaining the various aspects and outlining the benefits of a religious education rooted in values of Sanatana Dharma. The program wrapped up with games of Jeopardy/Kahoot that were based on the Hanuman Chalisa and Srimad Ramayanam which was a fun way to wrap up the semester.
Overall the program was well received by the kids and their families as seen from the heart-warming feedback from the parents.
Prayers at the Lotus Feet of Sri G to bless GOD Canada with more such initiatives in the coming years.
Radhe Radhe.
PARENTS TESTIMONIALS
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“I am really thankful to all of you. My daughter’s development is
noticeable. Earlier, when I used to teach her, she was not
interested, but now she has started taking interest in class. Please
continue with such programs.”
Aparupa pati
Canada
“Radhe Radhe! Heartfelt thanks to each and everyone for their
efforts to initiate and execute this program flawlessly and
professionally. Special thanks to all the teachers who volunteered
to teach kids Hanuman Chalisa in such a fun way. I feel blessed that
I came across your post on FB and got a chance to enroll my kids in
your classes. It’s such a pleasure and proud feeling listening to my
girls chanting Hanuman Chalisa. Jai Shree Ram!”
Monika
Brampton
“It’s been a wonderful journey to be part of the Divine learnings.
It helped my daughter to gain confidence. Hope to see many more such
programs. Thank you to all the coordinators to make this happen. ”
Naga Lakshmi
Scarborough
“I have been trying to teach my child Hanuman chalisa since almost a
year. However he could only recite until Doha 18. With the class, it
was step by step. 4 lines per week. It worked so perfectly. He got
encouraged as others kids his age were also participating and
sending their recordings. He was excited to post his recordings too.
I’m very grateful and blessed for this initiative. We are lucky to
have this opportunity and will always be grateful for this. ”
Vidhya M
North York
“Very patient teachers. As difficult as it can get to interact with
the little ones it would have been great if the meaning session was
more catered to the child’s age. ”
Pratibha K
Ajax
“Radhe radhe. My 4 year old son simply loved the class. He got
involved so much that every morning he wakes up he chants hanuman
chalisa. What more can we expect for the day! We are very happy and
blessed we had this wonderful opportunity and a satsang with GOD. ”
Sathya R
Toronto
“Hanuman Chalisa class was extra ordinary and my son learnt it very
soon. The teachers were very polite enough to teach the kids. And
made them practice the sloka.”
Janani R
Ajax
“The kid who taught my son’s class was amazing! But for my son (who
generally gets distracted very easily) I felt it would have worked
better if he was with adult teachers. it’s just that adult teachers
would have been more suitable for my son’s personality. ”
Sreenaya
Mississauga
“The program was designed so well, Atharv enjoyed learning and
understanding the meaning of same. The best part is class was
interactive and kids were engaged that makes the session more
interesting to them. I also love the game “ Kahoot”, learning via
playing game is the most attractive part of program. ”
Prerna
Mississauga
“Wonderful people behind this cause. Kids love the class. Lots of
patience, discipline & dedication poured into this. Sanathana dharma
& Hinduism has hailed & maintained its elegance & beauty because of
initiatives like this. Uploading the homework brings commitment from
both the ends. Most flexible teachers who takes inputs from parents
as well & their commitment is unbelievable. I wish all good luck to
the people behind this. ”
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