I don’t often make it to the school in time for assembly. Moy Moy likes to sleep in and by the time she’s ready for school, it’s time for me to go to the office. But today we had visitors – two toymakers! – and I got in by 8:30 to introduce them to the children.

It’s always a treat to be there. Today, Choti Manju was in charge and as I watched her I marveled again at what a talented teacher she is. Using sign language, song and her own animated facial expressions, she led the children through the morning prayer, greeted each one by name and then talked about what day it was, what month and whether it was cloudy or cold.

After singing the national anthem and Happy Birthday to Shalabh, we meditated for a few minutes and then lined up to go into the classrooms. Another new morning at Karuna Vihar!

Gopal ponders what day it is and what the weather is like