As part of the Learn Gītā Initiative, all BalaVihar children are introduced to key words from Chapter 5.  A vocabulary quiz will be administered after the Chanting Competition or Yajña, in the center, for BalaVihar students attending Grades 1 – 12. This Quiz shall be based on the Vocabulary lists published for the various grade-groups (by CM West).

For Matsya and Kūrma groups, children are tested on their knowledge of the meaning of the vocabulary words by matching the words to their meanings. 

For the Varāha group, children are tested on their knowledge of the meaning of the vocabulary words by matching the words to their meanings, as well by choosing the correct meaning from 4 different choices.

Yuva talks: Only for grades 10, 11 and 12 

Topics: 

1. Attitude of a Saint, karma-yogī, or a yuktaḥ-puruṣaḥ (Dissolve the Ego) Shlokas 5.8 to 5.10

2. Secret to Happiness (Understand Joy & Grief) Shlokas 5.21 to 5.23

Participants will speak for 3 - 5  minutes on one of the above suggested topics. The Yuva Talks explain the students' reflections on the selected Bhagavad Gita Shlokas in their own words. Please include anecdotes or personal experiences to explain the topic. Describe how you intend to apply the messages in your life. Students should ensure that their explanation ties back to the philosophical teachings of the Bhagavad Gita. Students are also encouraged to relate the teachings to modern issues or everyday life to showcase relevance.

Be prepared to answer questions on the selected topic or presented material. 

Note: Chanting of the related verses is optional.

Recommended Resources:

• Geeta for Yuva - Verses from Chapter 5 - Chinmaya Udghosh publications

• Swami Chinmayananda’s Commentary on Chapter 5

• Chinmaya Channel Youtube videos of Gurudev