This is Chinmaya Mission’s newest creative device to ‘catch them young’; a forum for anyone aged below 6 years. Shishu Vihar is an assemblage of infants, toddlers and young and new parents for early introduction to spiritual education.
Bala Vihar is a weekly gathering of children, between the ages of five to thirteen years that takes place in Chinmaya Mission Centres or in private homes, under the supervision of trained teachers. The aim of Bala Vihar is to help children bloom, grow, and inculcate values through fun-filled activities. Bala Vihar enhances the overall development of the personality of a child at all levels — physical, emotional, intellectual, cultural and spiritual.
A platform where youngsters are chiseled to become dynamic leaders for tomorrow with a spiritual base and a national outlook through experiential learning of our ancient knowledge and wisdom.
Chinmaya Setukari serves as a bridge between the Yuva Kendra and mature age devotees of Chinmaya Mission, ‘building bonds’ between the young and the old in these fast-changing times.
Developing an inquiring, reflective mind is the first objective of the Study Group.
The objective of the Devi Group is to impart spiritual knowledge thus empowering women to disseminate the knowledge gathered to their family. Devi Group training enables women to equip themselves with the wherewithal to promote tradition with wisdom and understanding. They play an important role in raising the cultural standard in pockets of society becoming catalysts for family, community and societal transformation.
The Central Chinmaya Vanaprastha Sansthan (CCVS) is the senior citizens wing of Chinmaya Mission uniting people over sixty years of age. CCVS encourages senior citizens to pursue the final spiritual goal of life and shows them the means to achieve it. It assists and trains householders and near-retirees (vanaprasthis) to make a smoother and easier transition from life in grihasta ashram to life in vanaprastha ashram.
The musical wing of Chinmaya mission, aims at experiencing divinity through Bhajans. Swaranjali doesn't demand one to be a trained musician, all that is required is *'music from your heart'* and completely giving oneself to the Lord.
Swami Tapovan Maharaj was that pristine glacier of Self-knowledge through whom flowed the Ganga of Vedantic Wisdom of Swami Chinmayananda, the architect of the Chinmaya Movement.
Swami Chinmayananda was one of the 20th century's most world-renowned and revered exponents of Vedanta, the foundation of Hindu religion and culture.
Swami Tejomayananda is a living portrait of simplicity with depth, humility with courage, and wisdom with devotion. Always jovial, smiling, and welcoming, he is readily accessible and approachable to all who seek the knowledge of Vedanta from him.
"Fill the heart with the oil of love, place in it the wick of single-pointed mind. Light it with the knowledge of truth and remove the darkness of ignorance around you. Just as one lamp can light many lamps let each youth kindle this light in many hearts"
He is the Advisor of the All India Chinmaya Yuva Kendra (AICHYK) the global youth wing of Chinmaya Mission.
Brahmacharya Anand Chaitanya was a Business Programmer prior to being a full timer in Chinmaya Mission. Later, he has undergone the two year residential Vedanta Course in Sandeepany Sadhanayala, Mumbai and initiated as a monk to Chinmaya Mission.
Chinmaya Vidyalaya, Anna Nagar, was founded on 1st January 1989, under the able guidance of Swami Chinmayananda, with 11 students and four faculty members.
Chinmaya Vidyalaya, Taylors Road,the Vidyalaya marked its beginning with a meagre strength of 30 students at 13th Avenue Harrington Road, on 20th October 1968.
Chinmaya Vidyalaya, Virungambakkam, had its strong foundation laid by our Poojya Guruji H.H.Swami Tejomayananda, at Chittirai Street, Chinmaya Nagar Stage II, Chennai-92. Our Vidyalaya was given a benign beginning for the Higher Secondary in the Year 2002.
Chinmaya Vidyalaya, Tirupathi, a highly progressive school pledged to provide quality education with great emphasis on traditional values. We believe in moulding our students to be brave and courageous always, to face every experience in their life with a smile on their face.
Chinmaya Vidyalaya, Sri City, is a new chapter in the stream of Chinmaya Vidyalaya's run in Chennai. It was inaugurated on 20th June, 2011 by H.H.Swami Mitrananda. Located in Sri City which is an SEZ, FWTZ and DTZ, the school is located in a completely conducive environment for holistic education of a child.
Chinmaya Vidyalaya, VGN, is affiliated to the Central Board of Secondary Education. With the ultimate prospective of being the channel of wholesome education to the students. The Chinmaya Vidyalayas stand unique in intertwining education with values and their by hitting at the ultimatum- VALUE BASED EDUCATION.
Chinmaya Devi Group is the all women wing of Chinmaya Mission.
The objective of the Devi Group is to impart spiritual knowledge thus empowering women to disseminate the knowledge gathered to their family. Devi Group training enables women to equip themselves with the wherewithal to promote tradition with wisdom and understanding. They play an important role in raising the cultural standard in pockets of society becoming catalysts for family, community and societal transformation.
“When a mother is a true seeker, the whole environment of the house changes. Your family does not have to go out to hear a swami. You change, and your environment will follow suit. You are the mother, the model, the Guru.”
- Swami Chinmayananda
Once a week, women in a particular locality get together in a common place/home for an hour and a half.
Apart from this, participation in activities such as,
The Devi Group format allows members to feel comfortable in the all-women setting where they are freely able to discuss their doubts, fears and problems without fear of disapproval or censure.
Do you want to answer your children if they ask questions like,
Why should I touch the feet of elders in the family? Why should I pray? What is the symbolism behind Lord Ganesha having an elephant face? What is the message of Lord Krishna to Arjuna in the Bhagavad Geeta? What are the steps in doing Puja, what do they mean? How does chanting slokas help? And many such questions.
Join Chinmaya Devi Group and be empowered.
Due to the current pandemic, classes have shifted online
S. No. | Name | Contact | Text | Days | Time | Mode | Medium | |
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1 | Smt. Lalitha Ganesh | 9840732202 | Devi Stotram and Bhagavad Geeta Chapter 6 | Tuesdays | 11a.m to 12.15 p.m | Zoom | English and Tamil | |
2 | Sri. B.L.RAO | Smt. Jayshree Kannan 9841816134 | Soundarya Lahari | Thursdays | 11 a.m. to 12 noon | Webex | English | |
3 | Sarada Venkataraman | Kundavi Raghavan – 9840488823. | Ramachandra Ashtakam and Sita Rama Stotram chanting. Kamba Ramayanam chanting and Bhajans | Mondays & Thursdays | 11.15 a.m. to12.30 p.m | Google Meet | Tamil | |
4 | Br. Anand Chaitanya | Rama Muraleedharan - 9444073340 | IIT – MADRAS – Bhagavad Geeta | Monthly 4 Classes | Zoom | English | ||
5 | Smt. Sulochana Kandaswamy | 8825778173 | Bhagavad Geeta Chapter 4 | Mondays | 12 Noon to 1 pm | Zoom | English | |
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8825778173 | Bhagavad Geeta Chapter 5 | Zoom | English | |||
7 | Brni. Bharati Chaitanya | Lalitha Ganesh 9840732202 | Lalitha Sahasranamam Classes | Monthly last Friday and Saturday | 2.45 to 3.45 p.m | Zoom | Tamil and English | |
8 | CSP Devi Group | Himabindu 9840159856 | Shivapanchakshara Strotram | Tuesdays | 3 to 4 p.m | Zoom | English |
A short note on Devi group participation in the year April to March 2020 :
Bhajan for Geeta Jnana Yajna: On the occasion of Geeta Jnana Yajna by Swami Ramakrishnananda in April and December, Devi groups participated by singing Bhajans as a prelude to the programs. The rehearsals and the performance was a very fulfilling exposure for the members
Guru Paaduka Pooja and Guru Aaradhana Celebrations: In August, members from across Devi groups participated in the Guru paaduka Pooja and Guru Aaradhana celebrations of our revered Gurudev Swami Chinmayananda. The members also chanted many slokas and bhajans with devotion and respect.
Pujya Guruji Swami Tejomayanandji’s visit: This was the focal point of first term of the year. All the Devi groups joined together for a satsang with Swami Tejomayanandji during his visit to Chennai. The special meeting with Pujya Guruji boosted the spirits of the members. Devi group members also supported Chinmaya Vani by volunteering at the book stalls.
Temple Visit: The combined Devi groups of Ayanavaram, Kilpauk visited Athivaradar temple at Kanchipuram. It was a real experience indeed for the members. The Devi group members also visited Tirumala Tirupati temple as part of the temple visit program of the year
Navaratri Pooja celebrations: Navaratri is the most enjoyed festival of women at a personal level. During Navaratri, each day one Devi group came to Heritage centre to participate in the Pooja and chant Sri Lalitha Sahasranamam and Devi slokas and Kirtis. This is a much enjoyed participation of the Devi group year after year.
Ayanavaram (Sunnyvale) Devi group members chanted Sri Lalitha Sahasranamam twice every day by visiting each members’ residence.
Book fair: The Devi group members also participated in manning the book stall during Chennai Book fair. Additionally the Devi group members also manned the book stall and information stalls during many mission programs in this year.
Jivotsav ’2020: Chinmaya Devi Group organised JIVOTSAV 2020, an all women spiritual program. The extensive 1½ hour program was auspiciously conducted on January 1st 2020 at Tapovan hall of Chinmaya Heritage centre, Chennai. The main objective of the program was mass Chanting of 'VISHNU SAHASRANAMAM', Collective prayer & Meditation for Peace & Prosperity of the year 2020.