Air
Dear sweet children,
Say “SO” and “HUM”. When you say “SO” you are breathing in – inhaling, and when you say “HUM”, you are breathing out – exhaling.
Air
Air is a very important element created by God. Living creatures cannot live even for a little while without air. We worship air as Vayudeva. Now slowly close your eyes.
We are entering into a wonderful garden that is surrounded by beautiful fragrant flowers. One side of the garden is filled with jasmine flowers while the path way is beautifully decorated with rose flowers.
Cool breeze is flowing. It is carrying the fragrance of flowers in it. Our whole body is getting cool and refreshed with this breeze. Birds are chirping on the tree. We are walking in the garden admiring the beauty of nature.
Oh! Someone is playing a flute nearby. We are at peace as this music falls in our ears. The whole atmosphere is giving us energy. We send rays of love and joy all around. We should be like Air. It is available to rich and poor, man or animal, flora or fauna.
Like the air that’s cool and clear
Let our smile be full of cheer
And His lotus feet always be near!
Now, rub your palms, massage your eyes, wipe your face and open your eyes.
Class discussion:
The path of Purity- Lessons from Air (Vaayu)
Let us step into a park or garden and inhale the pure air. Let us walk on a busy road and we inhale polluted air. Yet, air remain spread all over, giving us life. It is pure and odorless, moves freely among all objects and remains unaffected. Air teaches the value of purity
Questions:
- What is the other name of air?
- Discuss the importance of air?
[Ref: Silence to Sai-lens – A Handbook for Children, Parents and Teachers by Chithra Narayan & Gayeetree Ramchurn Samboo MSK – A Institute of Sathya Sai Education – Mauritius Publications]