Bauddhik Plan for Age Group 9-12 for - Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh ...

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Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh (HSS)
Hindu Dharma
way we too should strive to remain pure and beautiful from within under all
circumstances, not giving up on our basic nature of bliss.Lotus is also said to
have emerged from the navel of Bhagwan Vishnu. Brahmaji originated from
it to create the world. Hence, the lotus also symbolizes the link between the
creator and the supreme cause. Lotus posture (padmaasana) is recommended
when one sits for meditation. Lotus is also drawn as a rangoli for festive
occasions. Lotus flowers are offered to the hindu deities during pujas.
Shankh (Conch)
Shankh represents dharma or righteousness that
is one of the four goals of life. The sound of conch is
thus also the victory call of good over evil. The story
goes, the demon Shankhaasura defeated the devas,
stole the Vedas and went to the bottom of the ocean.
Bhagwan Vishnu in the form of matsya (fish) killed
Shankhaasura. Mahavishnu blew the conch-shaped
bone of the asura’s ear and head. The sound of Om emanated, from which
emerged the Vedas. All knowledge enshrined in the Vedas is an elaboration of
Om. The conch therefore is known as shankh.Conch is blown traditionaly in
poojas and sacred occasions. The sound of the conch produces auspicious
sounds and drowns all negative noises that disturb the minds of worshippers.
Lord Krishna blew the conch called the paanchajanya when he was charioteer
to Arjuna in the Kurukshetra war.
Kalash
A kalash is a pot filled with water. Mango leaves are
placed in the mouth of the pot and a coconut is placed over
it. Sometimes red and white threads are tied around the
Kalash. The water in the kalash symbolizes the giver of life to
all and from which the entire creation emerged. The mango
leaves and coconut represent creation and the threads around
it signify the love that binds all in creation. The kalash is
therefore considered auspicious and worshipped.