Sanyaasa Diksha at Pravana Ganesha Mandir

Posted on November 27, 2015 by Web Master

Today two more Chinmaya Mission Brahmacharis and five Brahmacharinis were given Sannyasa Deeksha at the glorious Pranav Ganesh Mandir at Chinmaya Vibhooti, Kolwan. I am happy to share their new names with you, preceded by their earlier names:

1. Br. Tejaswi Chaitanya – Swami Swaprakashananda
2. Br Akasha Chaitanya – Swami Sarvagananda
3. Brni Kanthi Chaitanya – Swamini Shriyananda
4. Brni Prafulla Chaitanya – Swamini Pratishthananda
5. Brni Medha Chaitanya – Swamini Shraddhananda
6. Brni Suneeta Chaitanya – Swamini Ashritananda
7. Brni Susheela Chaitanya – Swamini Shampradananda

May the grace of God and the blessings of our entire Guru Parampara lead them to the ultimate goal of Self-realisation. May we all be blessed to benefit from their dedicated seva offered at the holy feet of Pujya Gurudev.

With Prem & Om,
Tejomayananda

Sannyasa Deeksha 27th Nov 2015

Posted on November 27, 2015 by Web Master

Today two more Chinmaya Mission Brahmacharis and five Brahmacharinis were given Sannyasa Deeksha at the glorious Pranav Ganesh Mandir at Chinmaya Vibhooti, Kolwan.

Condolence Message From Guruji for Ashok Singhalji

Posted on November 18, 2015 by Web Master

18 November 2015

Subject: Condolence message from Swami Tejomayananda, Global Head, Chinmaya Mission

Hari Om!

While I was in transit at Aurangabad airport, I watched the news on Television of the passing away of dear and respected Shri Ashok Singhalji. Besides his relationships with the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) and Pujya Gurudev, Swami Chinmayanandaji of the Chinmaya Mission, I too had a very personal bond with him.

The VHP has lost a great leader but I am sure his name and memory will continue to inspire all dedicated members of the Parishad. On behalf of the entire Chinmaya Mission, and on my own, I pay my homage to Shri Ashokji.

With Prem & Om,

Tejomayananda
(Global Head, Chinmaya Mission)

Click to view : PDF of Condolence Message for Ashok Singhalji

Chinmaya Sandesh Vahini in Vadodara

Posted on November 16, 2015 by Web Master

As soon as Chinmaya Sandesh Vahini (CSV) entered Vadodara, its first reception by Sruti Mandir Ashram. Swami Brahmatmananda and other monks of the Ashram received the Jyothi. From there it proceeded to Chinmaya Mission Centre in Vadodara.

The Sandesh Vahini then was officially flagged of for visits to various schools in Vadodara by Honorable Chief Minister of Gujarat Smt. Anandiben Patel with
CSV was received by Vidya Vihar School in Baroda today morning. Short talks by Swami Mitrananda and Swami Chidrupananda, followed by yagnatarium and CSV darshan. Program was well organised despite Diwali holidays and that too being Sunday.

Later in the day the CSV also visited EME school and other areas.

Shankaracharya of Kanchi visits Sandeepany

Posted on November 16, 2015 by Web Master

H.H. Sri Jayendra Sarasvati Swami Maharaj, the present Pontiff of Kanchi Kamakoti Pitham visited and blessed all the devotees at Sandeepany Sadhanalaya Powai, Mumbai on 15th November 2015. He appreciated the work of Chinmaya Misison headed by H.H. Pujya Guruji Swami Tejomayananda with regards to its Vedanta Prachara. Both of them were felicitated and the programme concluded with Pujya Guruji Swami Tejomayananda’s blessings. The programme was well attended by more than 150 devotees.

Br Pranipata Chaitanya left the mortal world

Posted on November 15, 2015 by Web Master

Respected Self,

Hari:Om. Salutations.

This is to inform all Chinmaya Mission members world-wide that Br. Pranipata Chaitanya who was serving CM Kothagiri suddenly expired on 04.11.2015 due to heart attack by 5 a.m. Last rites were performed as per Pujya Guruji’s instructions and in the presence of Pujya Swami Shridharanandaji.

He studied under Swami Advayananda in Chinmaya garden at Coimbatore in 2001 – 02(batch). He served in Coimbatore, Thiruchengodu, Kothagiri mission centres by conducting Vedanta classes. He regularly conducted skype classes and a contributor to Advaitin.net. He was a coordinator for Bhagavat Gita chanting competitions for few years.

May his onward spiritual journey be blessed by Pujya Gurudev .

In the service of the Lord,

Shridharananda.

Letter by PM of India on CBCC

Posted on November 15, 2015 by Web Master

Youth Convention – Chinmaya Mission Port Blair

Posted on November 8, 2015 by Web Master

The Global Head of Chinmaya Mission Swami Tejomayananda addressing a youth convention at the Mission’s Auditorium said that the process of nation building begins with inculcating good values in ourselves and working for the welfare of the society. He addressed around 250 students participating from different educational institutions. Swamiji emphasised that the most difficult thing is changing ourselves. The Youth convention was organised as a part of birth Param Pujya Gurudev Swami Chinmayananda’s birth centenary celebration.

Speaking on the topic “the role of youth in nation building”, Swamiji mentioned that
nation building is a continuous process and everyone has to contribute according
to their capacity and position. Swamiji further elaborated that the future of country is in the
hands of youth and their actions and thinking shall play a great role in making of future
lndia. Swamiji requested students to work hard and be sensitive to the society and people around them. Giving examples of great spiritual leaders and freedom fighters, Swamiji pointed out that were all successful because they stood for their values.

Replying to the questions asked by a few students, he opined that we must have faith in our culture and heritage.

Dr. R.N.Rath, Ex-Principal of Mahatma Gandhi Collage Mayabander also spoke on
this occasion. Earlier the Coordinator of the Chinmaya Yuva Kendra, Port Blair Shri
Murli Krishna gave the welcome speech. Vote of thanks was given by Swami
Shuddhananda of Chinmaya Mission, Port Blair.

Seva Training

Posted on November 3, 2015 by Web Master

Seva training seminar hosted by Vivekji in Chinmaya Mission Pittsburgh

Decoding Dharma

Posted on November 3, 2015 by Web Master

Hailing from many different states and even outside the country in some cases, JCHYKs came together this past summer (August 17th to 21st, 2015) at this year’s JCHYK camp held at Chinmaya Somnath in Chantilly, VA. The camp, entitled Decoding Dharma, was held under the tutelage of Vivekji. JCHYKs had the opportunity not only to seek answers to some of the most enigmatic questions explored in our Hindu scriptures, but also to introspect and share their newfound knowledge with others. The camp consisted of satsangs led by Vivekji and a discourse with Swami Dheeranandaji, explaining to the JCHYKs, among many things, the 3 SD’s. The JCHYKs were taught the meaning of (1) sanatana dharma, that is, the eternal responsibility to be happiness, through the process of (2) self-development, which in turn comes by (3) studying discipline.