11. P.O BOX Mr. GOD -Japa

●      Review – Gurustrotram and Daily Prayers

-       Discussed the importance of Daily prayers and Gurustotram.

-       Discussed the meanings and significance of daily prayers.

●      Chapter 11– Japa- Mantra repetition/Meditation

●      Discussions: 

-       What is Japa

-       Our favorite or Ishta Devata and why?

-       Mantras for Ishta Devata

-       The japa mala

●      Class Activity:

-       Did athletic stretches and jumping jacks.

-       108 times “Om Namah Shivaya” Japa

-       Ideas for Shivarathri Cultural Program

-       Ideas for food drive

●      Reflection for the week: New Years Resolution

-       Do Daily prayers mindfully everyday

-       Do Japa daily before bed

-       Participate in food drive

Donate nonperishable, unexpired food items such as-

Canned fruit                                                                Oatmeal, Rice

Canned low sodium vegetables                                Whole grain Cereal

Low sodium pasta sauce                                            Whole grain pasta

Dry, whole beans                                                      Spice/Seasonings

All-natural peanut butter                                            Cereals, snacks            

Lentils                                                                       and whole lot more

All donations help feed hungry neighbors in northern Illinois. Learn more about how the 

Food Bank feeds our hungry neighbors at www.SolveHungerToday.org.

PH:  630-442-6910; Email: FoodDrive@northernilfoodbank.org

Chinmaya Mission Contact:  Vaibhav Sivakumar/ Malathi Kashyap