Bala Geet Mala (BGM)

What is BGM? A collection of songs, sung in different Bhartiya languages revering wild animals, rivers, earth, all living creatures, plants, parents, teachers, elders, honoring women and worshipping our punya bhoomi (Holy Land for Hindus) Bharatmata!

Goal of the BGM? Inculcating various dharmic values to the younger generation and bringing everyone together to sing the songs !

How?  Learning sessions conducted in shakha or vibhag level virtually!

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Which songs? 

• Conserve forest and wildlife: Vrukshavalli (Marati), Dhigu Dhigu (Telugu)
• Preserve Ecology: jai jai jai tulsimata (Hindi)
• Inculcating family and Human values: Maata pita (Malayalam)
• Sustain Environment: Maati Amar Maarey (Odissa), Tatra Tripada (Sanskrit)
• Instilling Patriotism: Vandemataram (Bengali)
• Foster womens honor: Kummi (Tamil)
• A true bhakta-Vaishnavao janato (Gujarati)

How to register/participate? Contact your shakha karyakarthas for more details. If you are new to shakaha, you can fill this form (free registration): link

How can younger children learn songs in different languages? Shaka is a place where we celebrate diversity, and Bharat is known for its rich variety of cultures and languages. Just like we encouraged kids to try foods from other states, this is a chance to help them learn songs in different Bharatiya languages and make new friends.

Why is learning these songs important? Music is a powerful way for children to learn! Think about how easily kids pick up things through music when they are just 1-3 years old. By learning these songs, they can develop universal values and connect to our cultural heritage in a fun and engaging way.

Can parents help? Lot of parents are good at singing and/or teaching, and always wanted to help our community for shorter commitment.  This is a great opportunity! Reach out to local Shakha.

More about the songs:

• Vaishnavo Janato (Gujarati): 

Dedicated to Mahatma Gandhi ji! This song was written in the 15th century by Narasimh Mehta in Gujarati. This song talks about life ideals and the true mentality of true bhakta!

• Vrukshavalli: Conserve Forest and WildLife (Marathi):

Marathi song, penned by saint Tukaram. Vrukshavalli reverence to the trees of the forest!

• Dhigu Dhigu Nagaa (Telugu):

Telugu song in praise of the serpent(snake).

• Jai Jai Tulsi Maata (Hindi):

One more song to preserve ecology. It is a aarati song to the plant goddess Tulsimata. Hey Tulsimata, victory to you  Tulsimata, you bestow wellbeing to all. You have been eternally and extensively protecting the whole of humanity from the cycle of birth and death.

• Maati Amara Maarey (Oriya):

Under the theme sustain environment, Oriya song revering the soil , mother earth.

• Tatra Tripadagam (Sanskritam):

 Under the theme sustain environment, we have our next song Ganga Stotram written by Aadi Sankaracharya in reverence to River Ganga.

• Maata Pita (Malayalam):

Under the theme, Inculcate Family and Human Values, we have a Malayalam song, revering mother, father, teacher, and god. Our mother, father, and teacher are god, in visual form. Our mother teaches us the alphabet and    fosters love , our father teaches us to think, and our guru teaches us knowledge, and god removes obstacles.

• Kummi Adi (Tamil): 

In the theme of fostering women’s honor, lets have one more song written by Mahakavi Bharatiyar.

• Vande Mataram (Bengali:

Let us culminate this colorful evening, with Vande Mataram, written by Bengali Poet, Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay. The concept of Bharata Mata instilled a profound sense of self-esteem, for awakening the freedom movement. It is that identification of our country as a divine mother, that leads the present generation to an optimistic future. Vande Mataram!