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Vedanta Centre Kuala Lumpur is a registered non-profit organisation. Our service to the community focuses on the dissemination of Vedanta via the following avenues: weekly classes, youth programmes, talks, retreats, corporate workshops and our annual lecture tour.
An interactive weekly study class on the book
Starting on 29 June 2025, 6.30pm to 7.30pm
VENUE:
20 Jalan TTDI Grove 10/1A,
Taman TTDI Grove 10
43000, Kajang, Selangor
AGE GROUP:
8-16
BOOK REQUIRED:
The Symbolism of Hindu Gods & Rituals
(authored by A.Parthasarathy)
Limited to 20 students
A practical text explaining the allegorical significance of gods and goddesses; rituals and festivals; invocations and prayers. It educates a spiritual aspirant on the philosophical aspect of religious practices.
The art of God-symbolism is ancient. Hinduism has perfected this art. For centuries it has been neglected with the result that the Hindu symbols, rituals and festivals have been shorn of their philosophical significance and reduced to mere superstition. The Hindus have either been blindly accepting or rejecting them. This book explains their symbolic character which gives the deep inner meaning to the different forms of Hindu worship.
Maria Ji is a student at the Vedanta Centre Kuala Lumpur. She has twice completed the 3 year E-learning course on Vedanta Philosophy. She is an art teacher by profession and has been teaching art to children and teens for the past 20 years.
The young learners take turns reading the portions of the text. Reading aloud is a very valuable methodology in absorbing the concepts.
Our qualified teacher explains the concepts studied in a simple yet educational way. This will make it easier for the young learners to understand the symbolism.
Drawing and colouring concepts studied helps deepen understanding, boost memory and make learning more engaging and visual
Lord Ganesha has an elephant head and a big belly. He is the remover of obstacles and the god of wisdom. He loves sweets and rides a tiny mouse. Ganesha teaches us to think clearly, be kind, and never give up.
Lord Subramanya, also known as Murugan, is the god of courage and victory. He rides a peacock and carries a powerful spear called the vel. He is young, wise, and full of energy. Subramanya teaches us to be brave, do our duty, and stand up for what is right.
Lord Shiva removes the bad to make way for good. He sits in meditation with a snake around his neck, a moon on his head, and the Ganga in his hair. He teaches us to stay calm and control our emotions.
Goddess Durga is strong and caring. She rides a lion and has many arms holding weapons to fight evil. She protects the world with courage and love. Durga teaches us to believe in ourselves, stay strong during tough times, and never be afraid to face challenges.
Lord Krishna is playful and full of love. He plays the flute and loves to dance and sing. Krishna shows us how to be clever, brave, and always help others with a smile.
The Ramayana is an exciting story about Prince Rama, who is powerful and brave. He goes on a big adventure to rescue his wife, Sita, from the evil demon king Ravana. With the help of his brother Lakshmana and the monkey god Hanuman, Rama shows us how to be honest, strong, and do the right thing.
REQUIREMENT
Course material : The Symbolism of Hindu Gods and Rituals.
Participating students are required to procure a copy of the book.
Books can be purchased at the venue (Rm30).