Bauddhik Plan for Age Group 9-12 for the second ... - Balagokulam

FestivalSeptemberand restrain elephants. Leader should in the same way be able to cut off allbonds of attachment and restrain his and people’s desires and passions. Pash(cord) symbol of restrain and punishment. Leader should have the capacityto punish or control his and others senses. This is necessary to pull younearer to the highest goal. Modak is dry and hard from outside and sweetfrom inside and nourishing. This represents that hard work (sadhana) bringsjoy, satisfaction and nourishment to our souls. Ashirwad means Ganaeshablesses and protects us on our spiritual path to Supreme.Ganesha has large Stomach. It symbolizes one of the essential qualitiesa leader should have. Leader always confront people. He should peacefullydigest all good and bad things without loosing control. People frequentlyapproach Leaders and confide problems, concerns and stories they have intheir lives and work. A good leader should understand that people, trust themand he should maintain their confidentiality.Ganesha’s small legs do not allow him to move hastily. A leader musttake small and careful steps. He must not rush into anything. Each step mustbe slow deliberate and well thought of.Mouse-vehicle of Ganesha symbolizes desire. Desire, if not in control,can cause havoc. Ganesha rides on the mouse. One should ride the desireand keep it under control and do not allow desire to take you for a ride.Durva meaning grass is placed on the head of Ganesh. The grass issomething that we constantly walk on or trample on, paying little heed to it.When in fact it contributes so much to our survival by giving out oxygen. Butwe give importance to Durva by placing them on his head. This tells us nomatter how much you are looked down upon or insignificant to others or notgiven the importance you deserve, you are important to me.Red Flower indicates red color. Red color stands for total change orrevolution. A leader should be able to bring about revolution in the society tomaintain dharma in the society.We learnt that how the leadership qualities Lord Ganesha possesses.The best pooja offered to Lord Ganesha is to inculcate those qualities in us.Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh (HSS)41