Space (1)

Introduction:

In the beginning of creation, GOD uttered the first word ‘OM’, something was required to contain it and the space element came into existence. It has unrestrained capacity to pervade. It exists everywhere. It can accommodate everything. Our ancestors worshipped space as God with the name ‘Sabdabrahman’– Primordial sound.

Attributes:

This element has the attribute of sound. Music and other audible sounds are the outpouring of the higher or cosmic sound ‘OM’ which is the source of all matter and energy. As space has the attributes of expansiveness, we should make our heart broad and accommodating, full of universal love for the whole creation.

Song:

As space accommodates everything

Let my heart encompass every being.

Story:

There was a great man named Kagawa in Japan. He was known as “Mahatma Gandhi of Japan”. He lived a simple life in a small town and everybody loved him. In that town, there lived a notorious man. He misbehaved with everybody. Nobody liked him. When everybody praised Kagawa, he started hating Kagawa and wanted to harm him. So he went to his house in the night. Kagawa got up and saw the man with red eyes ready to kill him. But, he remained calm. He started to pray with folded hands to God, ‘Lord, give him good sense. I pray to you for his welfare’. The man was astonished to see the man whom he had come to kill, praying for his welfare. Kagawa was smiling with love and praying. The man threw his weapon and started weeping after falling at Kagawa’s feet. Kagawa asked him to get up, embraced him, wiped his tears and said, ‘Man, don’t worry. To err is human, to forgive is divine’. The man was completely changed with Kagawa’s prayer and affection. He became a good man.

Silent Sitting:

Let children sit silently, close their eyes and imagine;
“I am walking in a garden. It is very beautiful. The birds are singing and are very happy. A cool breeze is blowing. I am looking at the blue sky. How much space is there? I am expanding and becoming bigger and bigger like the sky. The sky is calling all the living beings to float high and enjoy. The sun is shining with its rays of light and love. Let me spread both of my hands to all the people, animals, birds, planets, the fish, the rocks, to come to me and share my love. I am feeling happy and joyful. I express my thanks to all around me”.

Activity:

In the grid identify the five elements:

Prayer:

Samastha Loka Sukhino Bhavantu