Hari Om!

It gives me great pleasure to inform all that the Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India has granted in-principle their approval for the establishment of Chinmaya Vishwavidyapeeth. The University will be a deemed University for Sanskrit and Indian Knowledge Traditions, including Performing Arts, in the de novo category for preservation of our cultural heritage. The main campus is at Chinmaya International Foundation, Veliyanad, Kerala at the birth-home of Adi Sankaracharya and constituent campus at Chinmaya Naada Bindu, Kolwan, Maharashtra, at the Vision Centre for Pujya Gurudev Swami Chinmayananda.

Faculty will be appointed at both locations in due course. All government formalities are being handled by the University team. Following this, the University will be able to enrol students and commence study programmes. The initial study programmes will be on Indian Knowledge Traditions and Performing Arts. Details will be provided on the University website (www.chinmayauniversity.ac.in) and the University website will be launched on 14^th June 2016 at 10am. The live webcast of the website launch may be viewed on
www.chinmayamission.com/live/

May the grace of God and the blessings of our entire Guru Parampara be with the University. May the entire world be benefitted by the unique programmes offered by this university, which is in fulfilment of the grand vision of Pujya Gurudev.

The devotees of Chinmaya Seva Centre Singapore were blessed to witness a memorably divine experience, as Pujya Guruji conducted the Gyan Yagna on Upanishad Ganga at PGP Auditorium. After months of rising anticipation; Guruji’s soothing presence was like a cool shower of compassionate grace that soaked everyone in the bliss of satsang. Interspersed with Guruji’s devotional naam-sankeertana, his uplifting discourses and thought provoking episodes from the TV serial Upanishad Ganga; this was truly an experience of a lifetime. Guruji spoke on three topics, namely “Dharma” (duty), “Grihasthashram” (married life) and “Kritagyata” (gratitude). Guruji’s simple yet lucid explanations left the audience overwhelmed with joy, as they heard in rapt attention and in awe of Pujya Guruji’s ability to explain the subtlest of topics with such clarity and depth.

As Guruji arrived at the newly constructed PGP auditorium, children of Balvihar lined up to welcome and usher him all the way. Amidst sacred chants by temple priests and a melodious Nadaswaram performance, Pujya Guruji was given a rousing welcome at the venue. On stage, Pujya Guruji was offered the Poorna Kumbha by committee members of Chinmaya Seva Centre Singapore. The traditional lamp was lit to mark the inauguration of the Yagna by Pujya Guruji along with Chairman of Hindu Endowment Board – Mr.Jayachandran and chairman of Hindu Advisory Board – Mr.Rajan Krishnan. Subsequently the eminent Mr.Satpal Khattar and President of Chinmaya Seva Centre Singapore – Mr.Chandru Bharwani felicitated Pujya Guruji on stage, in honour of his being conferred the prestigious Padma Bhushan award. Honorary Secretary Mrs Nirmala Bharwani gave the opening speech and welcome address while Trustee Mr.Rajan Bharvani offered the vote of thanks on the culminating day. The daily program was compered by Mrs. Misha Iyer.

On 3rd April, “Badrinath” – a beautiful dance ballet depicting the spiritual journey of Pujya Gurudev and all our Masters was performed by members of “Shrutilaya” and devotees of CSC Singapore. Under the guidance of Brni. Vishakaha Chaitanya, “Badrinath” was a culmination of the 108 times Vishnu Sahasranama Chanting undertaken by devotees during the BCC year. It was a truly delightful and inspiring experience for everyone to watch.

During the course of Pujya Guruji’s visit, he also met and interacted with various groups namely the Balvihar sevikas, Study group members, Sevaks, Volunteers and members of CSC executive Committee. 

An emotionally moving event was when Balvihar children performed “Pitra Puja” as a worship of their fathers. 

Guruji sprinkled everyone in Singapore with unforgettable moments of love, joy and devotion. His divine presence brought everyone closer, giving us an opportunity to meet every day and serve Pujya Gurudev’s Vision in a truly Yagna spirit. The effortless sewa and beaming faces of all volunteers was a sign of true fulfilment that such an event can bring about. It was wonderful to also have the Acharya of Chinmaya Mission Hong Kong Swamini Supriyananda who graced the event during Pujya Guruji’s visit.

Swami Someshananda of our Mission attained Mahasamadhi on 11th June 2016 in Thrissur, Kerala. Swamiji tirelessly and devotedly served as Pujya Gurudev’s personal secretary for many years.

Following completion of the Vedanta Course at Sandeepany Sadhanalya in 1993, he became known as Brahmachari Varada Chaitanya and was initiated into sannyas in 2013 on Mahashivaratri. He served at Kalladathur and was presently serving Chinmaya Mission Pallasana in Kerala.

May the Grace of God and the Blessings of Pujya Gurudev be the strength and guiding force. We pay respectful homage to him.

The photograph of Dr Kshama Metre and Kusum  taken on  the occasion of the STATE Reception to the Honorable President of India, Shri Pranab Mukerjee at the Retreat, Moshabra in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh on 5^th June 2016. The Retreat is a magnificent home where the President stays amongst a beautiful natural setting of deodar trees.

In this reception eminent citizens of the State were invited to meet with the President. They include politicians, bureaucrats, academicians, artists, social workers, senior army and police officers and others who have made significant contribution to the State.

Dr Kshama Metre  was invited for our work in CORD. There were about 75 such people accompanied by their spouses. Ms. Kusum Mahajan , a volunteer from CORD also accompanied Dr Kshama Metre for an hour long function of grandeur.