Purna Vidya: Guidelines for Teaching Isvara & Religious Discipline

Guidelines for Teaching Isvara and Religious Discipline is a supplement to Isvara and Religious Discipline Text Book, the seventh part of the Purna Vidya books for teaching children Vedic tradition and culture. This book provides adults with guidelines which include a structured lesson plan, answer key to the fun filled and intellectually challenging exercises in the text book. Included are Sivapanchakshara Stotam and Ganga stotram which are commonly recited prayers in Sanskrit, printed in Devanagiri script, with a corresponding English transliteration, a word by word meaning and an explanation of the meaning of the verses. Also explained is the sixteen step puja usually performed in Vedic tradition with explanation and meaning. An age appropriate play on Nachiketas with dialogues, cast, with a description of stage props can be utilized by children to stage a performance. Also provided is a syllabus that includes lessons and assignments based on weekly class for an academic year and a bibliography.