Sunday 13 October 2024

Reflections Sunday The 13th October 2024

Sunday School No. 158

-Guru Nanak Docuseries-
1. What was your takeaway from the session today? 
2. What were the key points in the episode? 
3. Wisdom, Right Knowledge, and Intellect- How can you connect with these?
4. What could be the true meaning of worship and religion? 
5. Importance of reflection and clear thought 
6. According to you what is the real meaning of the "essence"? 
7. What is the real purpose of a "pilgrim"? 
8. Would you learn the Gurumukhi script to better understand Guru Nanak's teachings? 
9. What importance does Guru Nanak's "message of oneness" hold? 
10. Have the boundaries divided us or made us even stronger? 
11. How did Dakha get its name?

Rishona added: What's evident in the series is, first, the feeling of oneness and the true belief in oneness. Today, it isn't the physical boundaries that divide us but the emotional boundaries we make and the beliefs that we make that may divide us. This sense of oneness is essential in today’s world. Second, the fact that Guru Nanak goes beyond religion. The true meaning and accurate understanding of it. That belief that religion is beyond prayers and names is lovely. Reflect on this.

- From The Hidden Life Of Trees –
1. Why is the forest known as the epitome of healthy air? 
2. What is your takeaway from today’s session? 
3. What happens when a thicker coat is formed on leaves? 
4. How does a tree breathe? 
5. How do trees survive? 
6. What would happen if tree roots don't breathe? 
7. Role of algae activity in the ocean 8. Do trees sleep and how?

Thanks to Rishona Chopra for the valuable inupts.
These are some suggestions you can choose from. Looking forward to seeing your wonderful and thoughtful reflections! You can email your reflections to - mk@learningforward.org.in

My Good School Sunday 13-10-2024

Key Takeaways

  • Explored Episode 10 of Guru Nanak documentary, covering his travels from Bihar to Bangladesh and Assam
  • Discussed key themes: oneness, women's empowerment, breaking religious boundaries, self-reflection
  • Read chapter on "Healthy Forest Air" from "The Hidden Life of Trees", examining trees' role in air purification and oxygen production
  • Promoted upcoming retreat at My Good School from Nov 13-16, featuring forest immersion and book discussions

Topics

Guru Nanak Documentary Discussion

  • Amardeep Singh provided context on Episode 10, covering Guru Nanak's journey from Bihar to Bangladesh and Assam
  • Highlighted Guru Nanak's teachings on:
    • Oneness and universal brotherhood, transcending religious boundaries
    • Women's empowerment, advocating for gender equality 500 years ago
    • Self-reflection and wisdom as tools for spiritual growth
  • Discussed lasting impact of Guru Nanak's philosophy, with followers still present in Bangladesh today
  • Explored metaphorical interpretations of stories, e.g. Bhai Mardana's "transformation" representing loss of rational thinking

The Hidden Life of Trees - Forest Air Chapter

  • Trees act as natural air filters, trapping 20,000 tons of particles per square mile annually
  • Forests produce 29 tons of oxygen per square mile daily during summer
  • Trees need rest and are negatively impacted by constant artificial light
  • Discussed importance of allowing indoor plants to rest at night and have access to natural light
  • Explored how trees "breathe" through leaf stomata and roots

My Good School Retreat

  • Upcoming retreat from Nov 13-16 at Khan Farm, Dehradun
  • Features forest immersion, book discussions on "The Inner Life of Animals" and "The Hidden Life of Trees"
  • Cost: 15,000 rupees per person, all-inclusive for 4 days/3 nights
  • Fireside chat with Krista from Canada on Children's Day (Nov 14)
  • Limited to 50 delegates; open to principals, teachers, and students

Next Steps

  • Participants to reflect on self-reflection techniques and importance of oneness
  • Research phytoncides and their effects on human health
  • Consider registering for the My Wood School retreat (Nov 13-16)
  • Read posts on Joy of Learning Diaries, including Rishona's reflection on oneness
  • Manisha to compile reflections from participants for blog post

Action Items

  • Write & submit reflection on women's empowerment message from Guru Nanak documentary to Manisha for blog post
  • Write reflection on self-reflection concept from Guru Nanak documentary for Joy of Learning blog
  • Research & add info to reflection post on how Dhaka got its name (beyond what was mentioned in documentary).
  • Compile reflection post for Joy of Learning blog - include Rishona's quote on oneness, add prompts from Sandeep Dutt's telegram msg.

Friday 11 October 2024

Meet and Greet with Anant Narayan Mahadevan

‘Once Upon A Prime Time’, book reading with Ananth Narayan Mahadevan.

Students from the Doon International School attended the event hosted at The English Book Depot. They interacted with the author and crew of the film Pastt Tense, which is being shot in Uttarakhand by National Award-winning filmmaker and actor Ananth Narayan Mahadevan

The Meet and Greet was hosted by Garhwal Post and The English Book Depot. Satish Sharma, the Editor of Garhwal Post, the Editorial Board, special invitees, and guests thronged the Book Cafe at 7:00 p.m. on October 10, 2024; the event lasted over an hour and a half. Book reading was followed with a question and answer session with the author. Complete story will be published in The Garhwal Post on the 12th of October 2024*.


Anant Mahadevan a famous actor, director, writer in both the Marathi and Hindi film industry. He was born on 28th August in the year 1950 in Thrissur, United State Of Travancore And Cochin, India. He is also known as Anant Narayan Mahadevan. He started his film career in the year 1984. At present (2024) he is 74 years old. Having been an integral part of the Indian television serials and Hindi movies since the 1980s, he is also involved in the professional English and Hindi theatre. His favorite actors are Guru Dutt and Stephen Lang. - IMDb Mini Biography By: Just Marathi.

At the event Anath read the story of the making of Tipu Sultan the movie. The 18th century warrior king lived and died by the sword. But for the crew and cast who were working to bring him to life in a TV serial, it ended in a different, more horrifying ordeal: fire. Last fortnight, a devastating blaze swept through Premier Studios in Mysore, where actor-director Sanjay Khan was shooting a tele-serial based on Bhagwan Gidwani's historical novel The Sword of Tipu Sultan. The toll: 42 dead and at least 25. including Khan, seriously injured.

Read more about the book Once Upon A Prime Time by Ananth Narayan Mahadevan, published by Embassy Book Distributors in the Brewing Knowledge blog from The English Book Depot: https://www.brewingknowledge.com/2024/10/books-of-week-5th-october-saturday-2024.html

* Garhwal Post 
Film making is no longer art but a commercial activity in India: Ananth Mahadevan


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