Kids learning real lessons of life; what’s the difference between Ram and Ravan

USHA SINGH

New Delhi. Ramleela has been the identity of Delhi for years. During Navratra, Capital’s all big and small mohallas organize Ramleela in their localities. Even schools attempt to involve their pupils in this saga of Ramayana through play, so that kids not only get introduction to this classic literature, but also have some moral lessons. Kids playing Ramleela creates a very colorful and pretty scene.  Such, scene was created by kids at Mother’s Care Play School situated at WEA, Karol Bagh on Monday. 

Mother’s Care Kids played role of Lord Rama, Lord Hanuman, and Goddess Sita very beautifully and skillfully. Kids were practicing the play from last few weeks and they were explained about the whole concept of Ramleela. Though, for teachers, the task was not easy. When Dynamite News Correspondent asked school principal Gagan Pahwa,  that what has been the reason behind organizing kids’ Ramleela. She said, “Our motive is to make children aware about the difference between Ram and Ravan from the early age and this could prove a lifelong lesson for them.”

Audience was equally enthusiastic and joyful as they were none other than younger lot of the school. They not only enjoyed the whole play but also motivated other kids playing the role.  The excitement and fervor were all spread in the air of the school since morning. As soon as the kids entered the school in the morning, they were sent to the makeup and costume room to get ready for the play. Some of the younger kids also got chance to play role of soldiers, but key roles of Vibhishana, Ravan and others were played by older kids only. 

“We try to teach children what is the importance of Lord Rama and how his conduct is a lesson for all”-said Chairperson Arti Nerula of the school to Dynamite News Correspondent.

At the end of the Ramleela play, paper made statues of evil Ravana was burnt as a mark of victory. Not only the kids but the parents were also excited about the Ramleela performed by their kids.