Vidya Mandir

SJSGC Vidyamandir

Nurturing Minds, Celebrating Culture.

Our Vision

“Sow the seed of our culture” into our young generation and instill a deep connection to our rich and vibrant roots of “Sanatan Dharma”.

Mission Statement

“Educate children about Hinduism, Gods, Goddesses, festivals, and culture. Engage through images, art and craft, stories, slokas and mantras”

As parents, we have the responsibility, to empower our children with spirituality and cultural knowledge, develop the strength of mind to achieve their goal and be successful in life.

Benefits of Vidyamandir

  1. Learn to practice our culture
  2. Know the significance of Hindu Gods
  3. Understand our Puja and Festivals
  4. Learn to chant popular slokas & mantras
  5. Enjoy our festivals by celebrating together
  6. Get inspired by life stories / historic events
  7. Grasp the essence of our Hindu culture (devotion, respect, forgiving etc.)
  8. Learn through projects, art and crafts
  9. Bring a smile on face of grand parents

What to expect

About Gods and Festivals
Sloka / Mantra Chanting
Yoga and OM chanting
Sanskrit / Hindi Language – Basics
Bhagbat Geeta – Basics
Grade 1 – Bhumika
Grade 3 – Madhyama
Vedas, Rishis and Legends
Mahabharat
Panchatantra Stories
Art and Craft on our Festivals
Projects
Grade 2 – Prathama
Grade 4 – Uttama

Level 1

Know about Hindu God / Goddess

(family, names, festivals, significance, life lessons through stories, art & craft, and audio, video)

Ramayan – Introduction & Life Lessons
Learn & practice to chant popular Slokas / Mantras
Special Classes:
  1. Craft and Drawing
  2. Yoga and Om chanting
  3. Sloka / Mantra Chanting
  4. Moral Stories from Panchatantra
Alternate month – Revision and quiz sessions
Midterm and Final Test
Project – My Favorite festival
Recognition Certificate/Award

Slokas and Mantras

Lord Ganesh

OM Vakratunda Mahakaya Surya Koti Sama Prabha
Nirvighnam Kuru Me Deva Sarva Karyesu Sarvada.

Lord Shiva

OM tryambakaṃ yajāmahe sugandhiṃ puṣṭi-vardhanam
urvārukam iva bandhanān mṛtyor mukṣīya mā ‘mṛtāt.

Maa Durga

Yaa Devi Sarva-Bhutessu Shakti-Ruupenna Samsthitaa |
Namas-Tasyai Namas-Tasyai Namas-Tasyai Namo Namah ||
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Sarva mangala mangalye Shive! Sarvartha Sadhike
Sharanye Tryambake Devi! Narayani! Namostu Te!

Maa Kali

OM Kali-Kali Mahakali Kalike Paramesvari ।।
Sarva –Ananda- kare Devi Narayani Namostute!”

Lord Vishnu

Shukla-Ambara-Dharam Vissnnum Shashi-Varnnam Chatur-Bhujam |
Prasanna-Vadanam Dhyaayet Sarva-Vighno pashaantaye ||
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OM Mangalam Bhagwan Vishnuh, Mangalam Garunadhwajah।
Mangalam Pundari Kakshah, Mangalaya Tano Harih”॥

Maa Lakshmi

Om Sarvabaadhaa Vinirmukto, Dhan Dhaanyah Sutaanvitah |
Manushyo Matprasaaden Bhavishyati Na Sanshayah Om ||

Maa Saraswati

OM Saraswati Namastubhyam Varade Kaama-Ruupinni |
Vidya arambham Karissyaami Siddhir-Bhavatu Me Sadaa ||

Lord Jaganatha

Nilachala Nivasaya ,Nityayaa Paramatmane;
Balabhadra Subhadrabhyam,Jagannathayate Namah
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Jagannath Maha Bishnu, Balabhadra sada shivan
Subhadra Brahma Shakti ca pranamami punaha punaha

Lord Ram

Shree Rama Rama Raameti, Rame Rame Manorame ।
Sahasra-Nama Tat-Tulyam, Rama-Nama Varanane ॥
|| Om Shanti, Shanti, Shanti ||

Level 2

Know about Hindu God / Goddess ( significance, life lessons through
stories and videos)
Vedas, Puranas & about Mythological Legends / Muni / Rishi
Learn & practice to chant Slokas
Special Classes:
  1. Craft and Drawing
  2. Yoga and Om chanting
  3. Sloka / Mantra Chanting
Alternate month – Revision and quiz sessions
Midterm and Final Test
Year end Project – My Favorite God / Goddess
Recognition Certificate/Award

Slokas and Mantras

Lord Krishna

Shri krishna govind hare murari Hey nath narayan Vasudeva |
Ek maat swami sakha hamare Hey nath narayan Vasudeva ||
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Aum Devkinandanaye Vidmahe
Vasudevaye Dhi-Mahi
Tanno Krishna Prachodayat

Lord Hanuman

Shri guru charan saraj raj, Nij manu mukur sudhare |
Barnau raghubar bimal jasu, Jo dhayak phal chare ||
Budhihien tanu jaanke, Sumerao pavan-kumar |
Bal budhi vidhya dehu mohe, Harhu kales bikar ||

Lord Surya

Japaa Kusuma Sankasham Kaashya Peyam Maha Dyutim
Tamo Arim Sarva Paapagh Nam Pranatosmi Divaa Karam

Lord Shani

Neelaan Jana Sama Bhasam Ravi Putram Yama Grajam
Chhaya Martanda Sambhutam Tam Namaami Shanaish Charam

Navagraha

Brahmaa Muraaris-Tripuraantakaarii
Bhaanuh Shashii Bhuumisuto Budhash-Ca |
Gurush-Ca Shukrah Shani-Raahu-Ketavah
Kurvantu Sarve Mama Suprabhaatam

Level 3

Learn Sanskrit through Hindi alphabets
Alphabets, common words, basic grammars, pronunciation
Introduction to Mahabharat
  1. Characters
  2. When, where and why it happened
  3. through short videos
Special Classes:
  1. Craft and Drawing
  2. Yoga and Om chanting
  3. Sloka / Mantra Chanting
Alternate month – Revision and quiz sessions
Midterm and Final Test
Year end Project –
Recognition Certificate/Award

Level 4

Introduction to Bhagwat Geeta-
  1. What is Bhagwat Gita and why to read Bhagwat Gita
  2. What are the chapters of Bhagwat Gita
  3. Essence of all these chapters
  4. Important slokas with meaning
  5. Life lessons and morale of Bhagwat Gita
Lord Jagannath Sloka : Jagannath ashtakam
Lord Hanuman Sloka : Hanuman Chalisha
Special Classes:
  1. Craft and Drawing
  2. Yoga and Om chanting
  3. Sloka / Mantra Chanting
Alternate month – Revision and quiz sessions
Midterm and Final Test
Year end Project –
Recognition Certificate/Award

Learning Outcome

  1. Bhagwat Gita shows true light of knowledge to mankind. It shows all the aspects of human
    life like love, hate, jealousy, politics, revenge, kindness, righteousness, right action, strength to face all obstacles and confusions in life, friendship, respect, devotion etc.
  2. Guide our kids to be a better person in life & help develop a strong moral value.
  3. Help our kids to develop qualities like empathy, honesty, integrity, mindfulness, spirituality
    and gratitude.
  4. Develop the qualities face and overcome unexpected challenges of life and to lead a happy and peaceful life.

Yoga and OM Chanting

  1. Meditation and yoga
  2. OM Chanting
  3. Surya Namaskar Asana