Dear All ,
Ayudh Mumbai conducted its first class for Ammas Angel ( an initative to teach slum children ) on 12th July 2009 from 11 am -1pm . A strength of 37 children ranging from 5 to 15 years of age spread across various religion attended the class .The class commenced with lighting of lamp and chanting Ammas Dhyana Sloka . The class was divided into 3 parts moral science ,games and Art class .The class started with children being narrated a story from Religious text ( this week we had a story narrated on Amma ) followed by the drawing class whereby children were provided with drawing papers and colours and aked to draw what they like .The drawings very impressive from icecream man selling icecrem,to beautiful houses besides the lake and beautiful enthralling flowers .As a token of apprecialtion prizes were given to best 2 drawings in each category (age group 5- 7 ,age group 8-11 & age group 9-15) The drawing class was followed by games which was enjoyed by the children and the volunteers to its fullest .
The children were very enthusiatic and cheerful . They were very much keen on meeting Amma and wanted to do something for her .They were interesed in performing arts like dancing singing etc .Few of the students wanted help in their studies for subjects like English and Maths .At present 3 children are being given guidance by the volunteers . Children expressed thier desire to learn english .As per thier request .Ayudh plans to conduct English class as a part of the program in the coming weeks .The class ended with singing of devtional bhajans .The children repeated the songs very devotionally and epressed thier enthusiasm throughout by clapping in sync .
At the end all students were given sweets and biscuits .It was indeed very suprising to see these children who have matured beyond thier age ,are going thorugh lot of hardship kindle love and compaasion in thier hearts .While distributing chocholates to all of them ,one small boy who was about to eat the chocloate saw a volunteer without one and was seen asking "Didi would you have chocolate?" .It really touched our hearts to see that love and heart to share whatever they have in these children .With Ammas divine grace flowing ,we intend to continue such clasess every Sunday at 11 am .All those who would be interested in the seva are heartily welcome .
Always At Her Holy Feet Preri
