CHYK

Awakening Young Minds

Chinmaya Yuva Kendra (CHYK)

In a world full of questions, confusion, and change, Chinmaya Yuva Kendra (CHYK) calls out to young minds and hearts. Started by Swami Chinmayananda in 1975, CHYK is more than an organisation - it is a vibrant, life-transforming movement for youth between the ages of 14 and 28 (Participants aged 12 to 14, are referred to as Junior CHYKs).

As Swami Chinmayananda beautifully said, “Youth are not useless, they are used less; they are not careless, they are cared less.” CHYK intends to engage, empower, and elevate the youth. At CHYK, we believe in the power of YOUth - your energy, idealism, questions, and vision. With the wisdom of Vedanta and the spark of youthful dynamism, CHYK helps youth rise beyond the ordinary and live life with meaning, purpose, and inner strength.

Aiming at creating the future nation-builders, Chinmaya Mission runs Youth Empowerment Programme (YEP), a year-long work-study residential programme for youngsters aged 18-28.

Unleash Your True Potential

Capturing the Positive Energy and Hope of Youth

Dynamism in Action

“What you are is God’s gift to you; what you become is your gift to God.” Step into a world where questioning is welcomed, transformation is real, and joy is a way of life. Whether you are a student, artist, engineer, entrepreneur, or dreamer – there’s a place for you here.

CHYK Activities

Fuelling Youthful Spirit with Purpose

Weekend Sessions

Field Trips

Special Events

Games & Activities

Yatras

Interactive Discussions

CHYK Salient Features

CHYK is for you if you’re asking: What’s the purpose of life? How do I face challenges calmly? Can I truly be successful and content? Is there a way to serve meaningfully?

CHYK offers: The tools to think deeply, the guidance to live nobly, the community to grow collectively, and the path to serve selflessly.

CHYK Tidbits

Motto

Harnessing Youth Potential Through Dynamic Spirituality

CHYK isn’t about retreating from the world – it’s about rising above it. We live Vedanta not in silence but in service, action, and courageous living.

Emblem and Identity

A flame protected yet mobile, lit at the altar of knowledge, shining the light of Vedantic wisdom in the world. Our emblem reminds us that each youth is a torch-bearer, carrying light where there is darkness.

“You are all torch-bearers for the world, spreading the light of the Eternal Scriptures that you yourselves have studied and practiced.” – Gurudev

Global Presence

CHYK is active in India and across the world – from Sidhbari to Sydney, from Manila to Mumbai. Wherever there is youth seeking purpose, there is CHYK.

CHYK Reads

Chinmaya Udghosh is the international monthly magazine of CHYK, embodying its vision and values.

With contributions from young writers worldwide, the magazine fosters shared learning and experiences. Over time, it has evolved in style and content, featuring CHYK news, thought-provoking articles, inspiring anecdotes, interviews and Q&A on spirituality, philosophy, ethics, leadership and universal values.

With a growing subscriber base of 12,000+, Chinmaya Udghosh continues to gain popularity amongst youth.

Beyond the magazine, Chinmaya Udghosh has published a collection of impactful and widely successful books, including: The Drop Books; Ram-The Man of Treta Yuga; Gita for Yuva; Awakening Indians to India; The Other Way etc.

Join the Movement

“We can! We must!” – Swami Chinmayananda

Discover the hidden talents in you. Discover a whole new dimension to you. Discover the secret of happiness and life.Together with like minded people. CHYK is a platform for all of this and more!

Are you ready to give your best? Become a Chyk.
Click to become the change.

Our present work may be great or small. Yet, the important thing is to do it well.

Swami Chinmayananda

Central Chinmaya Mission Trust

Saki Vihar Road, Powai, Mumbai - 400 072.

Tel : +91-22-2803 4900

E-mail : ccmt@chinmayamission.com