Gayatri Chetna Center NJ,

Gayatri Pariwar Yug Nirman Yojna NE America,

Bal Sanskar School 2014-2015

Bal Sanskar Shala

Information Package for

2014-2015 School Year
** The symbol above is the Gyan Yagya ki Lal Mashal or the thought transformation movement
through pure knowledge and is the basis of All World Gayatri Pariwar. It represents the refinement of
peoples thinking and emphasizes the collective work of prudent men and women. By harnessing the
divine power whilst taking a pledge of reformation we can bring about a new generation of our children
for a bright 21st Century.

Gayatri Chetna Center NJ,

Gayatri Pariwar Yug Nirman Yojna NE America,
Bal Sanskar School 2014-2015

Contents:
Introduction3
Class Details and Structure4
2014-2015 Calendar 5
GCC Bal Sanskar Shala Registration Information 5
GCC Bal Sanskar Shala Policy 6
GCC Bal Sanskar Shala Rules and Regulations 7
About the Founder of All World Gayatri Pariwar (AWGP)

Yug Nirman Sat Sankalpa (Solemn Pledge of Gayatri Pariwar) 9

Contact 11
GCC Bal Sanskar Classes Registration Form Fall 2014-Spring 2015 12
GCC Bal Sanskar Shala Policy Form13

Gayatri Chetna Center NJ,

Gayatri Pariwar Yug Nirman Yojna NE America,
Bal Sanskar School 2014-2015

Introduction
Youth Awakening Program at the Gayatri Chetna Center:
Objectives: Provide overall personality development (spiritual, physical, mental and emotional)
programs (classes) based on the Indian culture, philosophy and scientific spirituality concepts
for children age 5-13.
Mission:
Develop positive personality traits in the youth.
Cultivate the virtues of self-discipline, leadership, compassion and courage in the youth.
Properly utilize the talents and energies of youth in creative tasks.
Awaken self-esteem through self-reliance.
Develop the spirit of cooperation with society amongst the youth.
Prepare prudent, honest, responsible and confident young men and women.
Foundation of the Youth awakening Program:
Gayatri Chetna Center in Piscataway, NJ is a branch of the All World Gayatri Pariwar based in
Shantikunj, Haridwar (www.awgp.org). The philosophy of this organization is based on our
Motto, which is: "Hum Badlenge - Yug Badlega, Hum Sudhrenge - Yug Sudhrega." When we
transform ourselves, the world will be transformed. When we reform ourselves, the world will be
reformed.

This statement from Pandit Shriram Sharma Acharya reflects that the inner qualities of every
human being can be attuned towards developing a bright future for all that inhabits this world.
There are three stages in the process of personal development and the Bal Sanskar classes are
based upon these concepts:
1. Upasana literally means sitting in the proximity to God. This involves the very
nature of prayer in an emotional sense that we offer to our Lord so that we may incur
those divine qualities that He possesses.
2. Sadhana Constant refinement of our personality. Observing our thoughts and actions in
our daily lives is important in the development our inner self and character. Sadhana
unlike upasana is a continuous process that should occur throughout ones daily life.
3. Aradhana Service. This is the biggest gift we can offer society. If we establish our
inner self then service becomes selfless and reaps enormous amounts of joy.
If these three pillars are infused in young minds at an early stage it would provide a strong
foundation to which they can develop their lives in a balanced and meaningful manner.

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Gayatri Pariwar Yug Nirman Yojna NE America,
Bal Sanskar School 2014-2015

Class Details and Structure

Venue: Gayatri Chetna Center, Piscataway, NJ 08854
Time: Class: Every Alternate Sundays 3:30pm- 6:30pm Arti: 6:30pm
**Your child will be placed in either session 1 or 2.
Age groups: 5-6 years (group 1), 7-9 years (group 2), and 10-13 years (group 3)

Bal Sanskar Class Structure 2014-2015:

Prayer/Devotional Songs
Pranayama/Meditation
Yoga/Sports
Birthday Sanskar Monthly
Spiritual/Cultural Teaching (taught via educational videos, arts & crafts activities, team
research projects and etc.)

Bal Sanskar Class Curriculum 2014-2015:

The Bal Sanskar Class Curriculum for 2014-2015 will be based on the following concepts:
Prayers and Meditation: Basic prayers, Sanskrit mantras, and Meditation techniques
Physical Health: Yogic exercises and Pranayam techniques.
Spiritual development: The first year of Bal Sanskar Classes will be based on the Yug Nirman
Sat Sankalpa (solemn pledge) (see page 11) that is the basis for all-round inner happiness and
tools to adopt to create a bright future for our children. This manifesto incorporates the formulas
for changing and reforming individuals, their families and the society. The precepts promote
unity and equality to form the concept of vasudhaiva kutumbakam (The whole world is one
family).
Indian Culture: Major festivals (such as Shivratri, Holi, Hanuman Jayanti, Krishna Janmastami,
Navtratri, Diwali etc) and rituals (Yagya, Birthdays, etc) will be discussed and explained in a
scientific manner.
Great Personalities: Over the course of the year the students will discuss several great
personalities such as Mahatma Ghandi, Swami Vivekanda, Martin Luther King etc.
Community Service: The students will offer their services to the Gayatri Chetna Center and
various non-profit organizations such as the Food Drive and Homeless shelters etc.
Skill development: Stage performances (skits, dances, speeches, projects) to develop public
speaking, drama skills and creative abilities (writing speeches, art and crafts) will be included in
our curriculum. All will depend on the age of the child.

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Gayatri Pariwar Yug Nirman Yojna NE America,
Bal Sanskar School 2014-2015

School Calendar (Sept. 2014-Dec. 2014 & Feb. 2015-Jun. 2015)

Session 1 Dates:
FALL SEMESTER 2014
September 7 & 21
October 5
*October 19 (Diwali Holiday)no class
November 2 & 16
*November 30 (Thanksgiving Holiday)no class
December 7 -- End of the Fall Semester

SPRING SEMESTER 2015

February 1 & 15
March 1 & 15
*March 29 (Good Friday Holiday)no class
April 12 & 26
May 10
*May 24 (Memorial Holiday)no class
May 31 -- Field Trip (tentative)
June 7 -- Last Class of the Year

Session 2 Dates:
FALL SEMESTER 2014
September 14 & 28
October 12
*October 26 (Diwali Holiday)no class
November 9 & 23
*November 30 (Thanksgiving Holiday)no class
December 14 -- End of the Fall Semester

SPRING SEMESTER 2015

February 8 & 22
March 8 (Holi festival)early dismissal
March 22
*April 5 (Good Friday Holiday)no class
April 19
May 3 & 17
*May 24 (Memorial Holiday)no class
May 31 -- Field Trip (tentative)
June 7 -- Last Class of the Year

Gayatri Chetna Center Bal Sanskar School Registration Information

Registration information for: Fall 2014-Spring 2015
Registration Form: see page 12 and 13 (complete both forms to ensure registration)
Registration Dates: Saturday, August 16th
Times: 10am 5pm
Cost: $160 for Fall 2014-Spring 2015 school year. For sibling registration, a 50% cost
reduction will take place ($80.00). School fees are non-refundable.
Venue: Gayatri Chetna Center, Piscataway, NJ 08854 @ the registration desk.

Please register in person only (no online/email registration). Enrollment of student will
be on first come first serve basis. No forms will be accepted before & after registration dates.
When session size reaches its maximum capacity, the registration for that session will be closed.
Max capacity per session: 65 students.
***Please complete & submit both registration form (page 12) and policy form (page 13) to
ensure registration for Fall 2014-School 2015 school year.

Gayatri Chetna Center NJ,

Gayatri Pariwar Yug Nirman Yojna NE America,
Bal Sanskar School 2014-2015

Gayatri Chetna Center Bal Sanskar School Policy

1. School Hours: 3:30pm 6:30pm. Please bring your child on time at 3:15pm and pick up
your children after Sunday mandir aarti (6:30pm). Children must attend the aarti as they
will be performing this prayer. Students are not excused during the middle of the class
unless prior arrangements have been made with the teachers.
2. Dress code: Uniform will be required and T-shirts will be provided to each student.
3. Handouts: Teachers will email parents by Thursday of the week of class in order for the
kids to bring printed copies of any worksheets or handouts.
4. Homework and tests: Each class may sometimes have up to 10-15 min of homework
per week. Teachers will examine the childrens ability in understanding the material by
tests on regular basis.
5. Food: Snack break Parents of each student are expected to bring a snack on a rotation
schedule. Only egg-free and gelatin-free snacks must be provided. Please ask
teachers for details. For Food allergy concerns please indicate on the registration forms.
6. Discipline: Please see page 7 for details. No cell phones usage allowed in class.
7. Absence: It is important that kids do not miss class because this will disrupt the flow of
learning all the concepts as each week we build on the lessons learned from previous
class. Please inform our teachers if your child is unable to attend class. (no more than 3
absences per semester)
8. Sickness: Please do not send your child to class if he/she is not feeling well.
9. Volunteers: Please contact teachers if you would like to share your talents/creativity.
10. Parent Observation of Classes: We encourage parents to allow their child to feel
comfortable with other children and teachers on their own without your presence.
Parents of the younger group (5-6 years) are allowed to sit in and observe classes once
in a while with teachers consent. We will invite parents and family members to attend
special occasions and activities planned by teachers and students.
11. Cost: The cost for the 2014-2015 school year is $160 per student. We have a total of
16 classes and we will provide all school supplies and BSS t-shirt uniform. This cost
reflects approximately $10.00 per class.
12. Policy and rules: The policy and rules of the Bal Sanskar Shala are subject to change
and decisions made by the Gayatri Chetna Center Bal Sanskar Shala representatives
will be considered final and we ask parents to comply with us.

Gayatri Chetna Center NJ,

Gayatri Pariwar Yug Nirman Yojna NE America,
Bal Sanskar School 2014-2015

Gayatri Chetna Center Bal Sanskar Rules and Regulations

We respect God, our Gayatri Chetna Center and each other.
We treat others kindly:
1. No hitting, biting, scratching, pinching, kicking
2. No name calling, picking on or laughing at others.
3. We treat others the way we would like to be treated.
We work and play safely:
1. No running in the classrooms or hallways
2. No climbing on the furniture
We are polite:
1. Only one person talks at a time.
2. We listen when others talk.
3. We don't talk with food in our mouth.
4. We remember to say please and thank you.
In the administration of these rules our children will be treated with respect and patience.
They shall be accepted according to their ability and maturity.
If a child misbehaves in the classroom, he/she shall be treated firmly, fairly and with respect. If
he/she is not adjusting to the classroom he/she shall be removed from the group for a time out
period of not more than 1 minute for each year of age. (5 years old = 5minutes) If a child is
hitting or hurting someone they shall be taken out of the classroom by the teacher, talked to and
then allowed to return to their classroom. Parents will be notified of misbehavior so that efforts
can be made at both home and Bal Sanskar School to modify this behavior.
Inappropriate behavior of a particular child is rectified by asking the childs parent to sit in the
classroom until the appropriate behavior is demonstrated.
If a child will not take part in a game or group activity, they shall be encouraged by their teacher
to participate. If the child still does not wish to participate, the child will be asked to sit on the
side and watch.
At all times our school children will be praised for good behavior and shown love and
understanding by their school teachers.
**Children are required to attend Mandir aarti after class at 6:30pm on Sunday.
Decisions made by Gayatri Chetna Center Bal Sanskar representatives will be considered final
and we ask parents to comply with us.

Gayatri Chetna Center NJ,

Gayatri Pariwar Yug Nirman Yojna NE America,
Bal Sanskar School 2014-2015

About the Founder of All World Gayatri Pariwar (AWGP)

Pt. Shriram Sharma Acharya: A seer-sage and a visionary of the New Golden Era.
His personality was a harmonious blend of a saint, spiritual scientist,
yogi, philosopher, psychologist, writer, reformer, freedom fighter,
researcher, eminent scholar and visionary. He pioneered the revival of
spirituality and creative integration of the modern and ancient sciences
and religion relevant in the challenging circumstances of the present
times. In 1979, he founded the Brahmavarchas Research Institute, the
research center in Haridwar (India) dedicated to the integration of the
modern and ancient sciences in a practical way motivated by the noble
goal of health and happiness for all. This center houses well equipped
laboratories of Hematology, Biochemistry, Neurophysiology,
Cardiology, Phytochemistry, Psychometry, Yagyopathy etc.

At the age of 15, (Jan 18th, 1926) a great Himalayan yogi, Swami Sarveshvaranandji
appeared before him in astral body from the flame of the Dipaka (lamp) and guided
him throughout his entire life. The next 24 years of his life were devoted to 24
Mahapurashcharanas each consisting of the rhythmic recitation (japa) of 2.4 million
Gayatri Mantra with strictest of disciplines. In 1943, he married Bhagwati Devi, and
ever since, the saintly couple dedicatedly pursued the noble mission of spiritual
upliftment of humankind.
Realizing the potential of inspiring literature and its relevance in the present era of intellectual
evolution, he had chosen writing as the principal mode towards uprooting the evil tendencies
and blind faith from peoples minds and arousing the indwelling wisdom, strength and
spiritual bliss. He wrote about 3,000 enlightening books in Hindi on almost all topics
concerning human life. He translated the entire Vedic Vangmaya (4 Vedas, 108 Upanishads, 18
Puranas etc.) in Hindi elucidating the tradition, style, universality and history of Vedic
literature. He also practiced higher-level Sadhana on the arduous heights of the Himalayas and
established enliven contact with the Rishis of the Himalayas. During 1984-1986, he carried out
the unique spiritual experiment of Sukshmikarana, meaning sublimation of vital force and
physical, mental and spiritual energies. He authored a special set of 20 books highlighting the
future of the world and conveying the message of the dawn of the New Era of Truth during the
21st Century. On June 2nd, 1990, he voluntarily shed his physical sheath.

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Gayatri Pariwar Yug Nirman Yojna NE America,
Bal Sanskar School 2014-2015

Yug Nirman Sat sankalpa (Solemn pledge of Gayatri Pariwar):

1.
Ham Ishwar ko sarva vyapi (Omnipresent), Nyaykari mankar uske anu sashan ko apane
jivan me utarenge
We firmly believe in the Omnipresence of God and His unfailing justice, we pledge to
abide by basic Divine principles.
2.
Sharir ko bhagawan ka mandir samajkar atma-sanyam aur niyamitata dwara aarogya ki
raksha karenge
Considering this body as a temple of God, we will be watchful to keep it healthy and full
of vitality by adopting principles of self control, order and harmony in life.
3.
Man ko kuvicharon aur durbhavnaon se bachaye rakhane keliye swadhyaya evam satsang
ki vyavastha rakhhe rahenge.
To keep our minds free from negative thoughts and bad sentiments, we will regularly
read good literature, introspect and keep company of enlightened people.
4.

Indriya sanyam, arth sanyam, samay sanyam aur vichar sanyam ka satat abhyas karenge.
We will practice self discipline like control over senses, spending money and resources,
control over time and thoughts.
5.
Apane aap ko samaj ka ek abhinna ang manenge aur sabake heet me apana heet
samzenge
We will consider ourselves inseparable parts of the society and will see our good in the
good of all.
6.
Maryadao ko palenge, varjanaon se bachenge, nagarik kartavyo ka palan karenge aur
samaj nistha bane rahenge.
We will follow basic moral code, will refrain from wrong doing and will do our duties as
citizens and be committed to well being of the society.
7.

Samajdari, jimmedari, Imandari aur bahaduri ko jivan ka ek avichhinna ang manege

We will firmly imbibe the virtues of Wisdom, Honesty, Responsibility and Courage in
our lives.
8.

Charo aur madhurta, swachhata, sadgi evam sajjanta ka vatavaran utpanna karenge
We will constantly and sincerely endeavor to create an environment of love, cleanliness,
simplicity and goodwill.
9.

A-niti se prapta safalta ki apeksha niti par chaltehue a-safalta ko shirodhary karenge.
We will prefer failure while following moral principles to so called success obtained
through un-fair and foul means.
10.
Manushya ke mulyankan ki kasauti uski safaltao, yogyataon aur vibhootion ko nahi uske
sad-vicharon aur satkarmon ko manege.
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Bal Sanskar School 2014-2015
We will never evaluate a persons greatness by his success, skills and riches but his by
his righteous conduct and thoughts.
11.

Dusaron ke sath vaih vyavhar nahi karenge, jo hame apane liye pasand nahi.
We will not treat others, the way we dont like to be treated.

12.

Nar nari paraspar pavitra drasty rakhenge

While interacting with opposite gender, we will have feelings of mutual warmth and
understanding based on purity of thoughts and emotions.
13.
Sansar me sat-pravruttion ke punya prasar ke liye, apana samay, prabhav, gyan,
purusharth evam dhan ka ek ansh niyamit roopse lagate rahenge.
To increase nobility and righteousness in the society, we will regularly contribute a
portion of our time, talents, knowledge, efforts, money and resources.
14.

Paramparaon ki tulna me Vivek ko mehatva denge.

We will give importance to discriminative wisdom in comparison to blind traditions.

15.
Sajjano ko sangathit karne, a-niti se loha lene aur nav-srijan ki gatividhiyon me poori
ruchi lenge.
We will actively involve ourselves in bringing good people together, to stop bad
activities and to promote good activities.
16.
Rastriya ekta evam samata ke prati nisthawan rahenge. Jati, ling, bhasha, prant,
sampraday aadi ke karan koi bhedbhav na bartenge.
We will remain committed to the principles of national unity and equality of all human
beings. We will not make any discrimination on the base of caste, gender, language or
religion.
17.
Manushya apne bhagya ka nirmata aap hai, is vishwas ke aadhar par hamari manyata hai
ki ham utkrust banege aur dusaro ko shrestha banayenge to yug avashya badalega
We firmly believe that Man is the maker of his own destiny. With this conviction, if we
will uplift and transform ourselves and also help others doing so, we believe that the world
will transform definitely.
18.
Ham badalenge yug badalega, ham sudharenge yug sudhrega, is tathya par hamara
paripurna vishvas hai.
Our Motto is: Ham Badlenge - Yug Badlega", " Ham Sudhrenge - Yug Sudhrega".
When we transform ourselves, the world will be transformed. When we reform ourselves,
the world will be reformed.

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Gayatri Pariwar Yug Nirman Yojna NE America,
Bal Sanskar School 2014-2015

Contact:
Gayatri Chetna Center
240 Centennial Ave, Piscataway, NJ 08854
For more information contact:
Gayatri Patel Ph. (848) 250 0494, Email: gmp2005@yahoo.com
Parth Desai Ph. (908) 380 5028, Email: desaiparth@yahoo.com
Manish Patel Ph: (908) 216 0918, Email: patelmanishkumar@gmail.com
Nrupali Patel Ph. (919) 280 9576, Email: nrupalipatel@gmail.com
Volunteer Teachers Contact:
Pinky Patel: pinky12593@yahoo.com
Nidhi Patel: nidhipatel97@gmail.com
Leena Patel: email2me333@yahoo.com
Riddhi Patel: riddhip@gmail.com
Dhruv Mehta: dhruv.n.mehta97@gmail.com
Rishi Suthar: rishisut@gmail.com
Pooja Patel: poojapatel922@gmail.com
Dhruti Patel: 97dhruti@gmail.com
Rashmi Pandey: contact_rashmi@hotmail.com
Pritti Amin: pritti.amin@gmail.com
Mitali Patel: tumharimitali1@yahoo.com
Krishna Patel: krishna923@gmail.com
Bhavesh Lad: 27.bhavesh@gmail.com
Akta Patel: aktabpatel@gmail.com
Dipti Trivedi: dmt07960@gmail.com
Bhaumik Thakar: bhaumik83@gmail.com

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Gayatri Pariwar Yug Nirman Yojna NE America,
Bal Sanskar School 2014-2015

Bal Sanskar Classes Registration Form: Fall 2014-Spring 2015

Form must be filled out and signed before your child begins this school. Please use one form per Family.
Minimum Age: Child must be 5 years old of age by September of the current school year.
Child(ren)s Name

M/F

Age

T-shirt

Date of Birth(mm/dd/yy)

***Is your child(ren) entering the Bal Sanskar Shala for the first time? ____________

Parents Info
Fathers Full Name: ___________________________________________________________________
Mothers Full Name: ___________________________________________________________________

Address:
Street ______________________________________________________________________________
City: __________________________________ State: _________ Zip: ___________________________
Home Ph# ________________________________ Cell No# ___________________________________
Email: ______________________________________________________________________________

Medical Conditions
Please List: _________________________________________________________________________
As parent of above listed child(ren), I acknowledge that my child(ren)s participation in this program is voluntary. I
have been advised and I accept and acknowledge that any injury incurred by my child while participating in this
program shall not be deemed to be the fault or responsibility of Gayatri Chetna Center or any of its teachers,
moderators, program directors, board or trustee members or staff and I herein release the said Gayatri Chetna
Center and all of its teachers, moderators, program directors, board or trustee members for any such liability.

I authorize (Name) ________________________________ to pick up my child/children from the Temple.

Parent/Guardians Signature: _________________________Date: ______________________________
************************************************************************************************************************
GCC Official Use Only
Date Accepted: _______________________ Coordinator Name/Signature: __________________________________
Fees: Check/Cash______________________________Amount____________________________________________
Comments: _____________________________________________________________________________________

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Gayatri Chetna Center NJ,

Gayatri Pariwar Yug Nirman Yojna NE America,
Bal Sanskar School 2014-2015

Gayatri Chetna Center Bal Sanskar School 2014-2015 Policy Form

1. School Hours: 3:30pm 6:30pm. Please bring your child on time at 3:15pm and pick up
your children after Sunday mandir aarti (6:30pm). Children must attend the aarti as they
will be performing this prayer. Students are not excused during the middle of the class
unless prior arrangements have been made with the teachers in advance.
2. Dress code: Uniform will be required and T-shirts will be provided to each student.
3. Handouts: Teachers will email parents by Thursday of the week of class in order for the
kids to bring printed copies of any worksheets or handouts.
4. Homework and tests: Each class may sometimes have up to 10-15 min of homework
per week. Teachers will examine the childrens ability in understanding the material by
tests on regular basis.
5. Food: Snack break Parents of each student are expected a snack on a rotation
schedule. Only egg-free & gelatin-free snacks must be provided. Please ask
teachers for details. For Food allergy concerns please indicate on the registration forms.
6. Discipline: Please see page 7 for details. No cell phones usage allowed in class.
7. Absence: It is important that kids do not miss class because this will disrupt the flow of
learning all the concepts as each week we build on the lessons learned from previous
class. Please inform our teachers if your child is unable to attend class. (no more than 3
absences per semester)
8. Sickness: Please do not send your child to class if he/she is not feeling well.
9. Volunteers: Please contact teachers if you would like to share your talents/creativity.
10. Parent Observation of Classes: We encourage parents to allow their child to feel
comfortable with other children and teachers on their own without your presence.
Parents of the younger group (5-6 years) are allowed to sit in and observe classes once
in a while with teachers consent. We will invite parents and family members to attend
special occasions and activities planned by teachers and students.
11. Cost: The cost for the 2014-2015 school year is $160 per student. We have a total of
15 classes per year and we will provide all school supplies. This cost reflects
approximately $10.67 per class (about $3.56 per hour). School fees are nonrefundable.
12. Policy and rules: The policy and rules of the Bal Sanskar Shala are subject to change
and decisions made by the Gayatri Chetna Center Bal Sanskar Shala representative
will be considered final and we ask parents to comply with us.
____________________________________________________________________________
Please read the policies and sign the form to comply with them. Complete one form per family.
I, ________________________________________parent of___________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
have read and understood the Bal Sanskar Shala Policies and agree to comply with the Gayatri Chetna
Center and Bal Sanskar Shala Team.
Parent/Guardians Signature: _________________________Date: ______________________________

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