Water (2)
Water(2)
Story:
There was a boy named Ramesh. He mostly liked to spend his leisure hours in the garden. One day, he brought some flower plants from the market and planted them in the garden. He looked after them and cared for them. After about a week, his parents wanted to visit some places in the south, Ramesh had to go with them. They returned after 15 days. Ramesh found that all his plants had died.
- Tell me what made the plants die?
- What should have Ramesh done?
- What problems will you face without water?
Group Activity:
The students will be divided into small groups of 5-8 to discuss and draw a list of uses of water. They will be further told to draw rough sketches depicting uses of water with a little caption on each sketch. Each group will present its work for the whole class and finally the teacher will sum up and write them on the board. The sketches will then be displayed on the walls for every student to observe and note.
Group Singing:
Water, Water, Water
God is your creator
I cannot live without your favour
You are my life sustainer – Water
You make everybody’s life a pleasure
I promise to keep you ever pure.
Water, Water, Water
Story:
Bhageeratha was the son of King Dilip. When Bhageeratha became King, he took the vow that he would bring the holy water of the Ganges from heaven on the earth and land below. He did penance (Tapa) for a long period to please Lord Brahma and Lord Shiva.
It was his strong determination and devotion that pleased them. Lord Shiva absorbed the form of Ganga in his matted hair. And then the sacred Ganga flowed down. Wherever the pure and sacred waters of Ganga flowed, there was prosperity, happiness and love. The land became fertile; Civilizations grew along the banks of the river. Mother Ganga is symbol of life, of purity and divinity.
Silent Sitting:
“I woke up early in the morning, prayed to Lord and got up from my bed. I washed my face with water. Then I offered my pranams at the feet of my elders. After that I brushed my teeth, completed other works ‘including bath’ with the help of water. I washed my clothes with water. My mother cleansed the utensils and the veranda with water. My parents also completed their daily work, like me, with the help of water. My mother cooked food, mainly with the help of water. After returning from school, I watered the plants and then washed my hands and legs with water. I take my tiffin with water. Oh Water, I cannot exist in this world without you. You are really great. I am most grateful to God who has created you for us. I shall never waste you. I promise to keep you ever pure’.
Om Shanthi: Shanthi:, Shanthi: