Hinduism is ripe with stories that have been told through the generations to teach the basic truth of our oneness with God and the search for God within each of us. This month, we use the stories of the celestial entities, or gods, from the ancient texts to teach these truths. Note: The term “gods” do not indicate that there are several gods that are worshipped by Hindus. They call the Supreme Being, Brahman, which is that all reality and truth which we discover within ourselves. See Entire Lesson Here
 The Wisdom of the River Craft: Paper plate Swan Symbolism of Craft: Saraswati is strongly associated with flowing water in her role as a goddess of knowledge. She is depicted as a beautiful woman to embody the concept of knowledge as supremely alluring. She possesses four arms, and is usually shown wearing a spotless white sari and seated on a white lotus or riding a white swan. Materials: White Paper plate White Feathers Orange paper Markers/Scissors Directions: Cut the paper plate to form the swan’s neck Cut and glue on the beak and feathers Draw on the eye |  Ganesh: Teacher with the Elephant Head Craft: Paper elephant Symbolism of Craft : An elephant to represent Ganesh Materials: Colored paper (3 sheet per elephant) Glue Scissors Google eyes Stapler Directions: Glue and stapler most effective Divide sheet one into 4 equal rectangles for legs, Using sheet two – cut 1 X 11 inch strip and cut in half for trunk and tail, Cut remaining 7 ½ X 11 inch piece into two for body and head, With sheet three – cut two large circles for ears. Roll 4 pieces of paper for legs and staple together Glue paper to legs and loop around to form elephant’s body Loop smaller paper for head and glue on trunk and eyes Cut out and glue on ears and tail |  The Lotus Flower Craft: Tissue Paper Flowers Symbolism of Craft : Flowers – symbolizing the Lotus flower and unfoldment to enlightenment Materials: Brightly colored tissue paper Wire (twist-ties) to secure Long wire to form stem Stapler Directions: to make simple flowers, layer several colors of tissue paper and fold in accordion, wrap pipe cleaner around center and spread out layers of tissue paper. |