From Knowledge to Wisdom
Multifaceted Outreach
Enriching lives through spirituality, culture, education and service
Spiritual Forums for All Ages and Families
Chinmaya Mission offers a wide range of programmes and activities for children, youth, adults and families to learn and grow together.
Global Mind, Indian Heart
A pioneering University that blends Indian knowledge systems with modern education, nurturing students through a holistic, values-based approach.
Bhagavad Gita Chanting
A unique competition held at Chinmaya Mission Centres globally, brings together children, youth and adults in a collective celebration of their love for the Bhagavad Gita.
Contemporary Gurukulas
Residential study environment where students live, learn and grow under the direct guidance of their Guru (Teacher).
Value Education in Schools & Colleges
Aiming to shape well-rounded individuals who contribute positively to society.
Traditional Wisdom, Modern Means
Using digital platforms and modern media, Chinmaya Mission brings ancient wisdom to modern life. Notable examples include Upanishad Ganga and Sampoorna Tulsi Ramayan on DD National.
Rural Development
Reflecting its deep commitment to service and social responsibility, Chinmaya Mission is involved in various social and humanitarian activities, including rural development, healthcare services, educational support and environmental initiatives.
Sacred Sanctuaries
Chinmaya Mission Ashrams are sanctuaries for peaceful living and inner reflection. Spiritual camps held here offer a serene space, helping seekers slow down, embrace stillness and delve within.
Global Presence
With over 350 Centres across India, North America, Europe, Australia, Africa and the Far East, Chinmaya Mission reaches seekers worldwide.
Through Vedanta courses, spiritual retreats, cultural programmes, social service initiatives and education institutes, it inspires individuals toward self-growth and service.
Chinmaya Mission at a Glance
350+
Locations Worldwide
270+
Swamins & Brahmacharins
1000+
Spiritual Study Forums
1000+
Publications
1200+
Rural Communities Empowered
100+
Educational Institutions
6+
Healthcare Facilities
The Spiritual Legacy
Our Essence & Ethos
Our Vision
The inner transformation of individuals through knowledge of Vedanta, spiritual practices and service to society, resulting in a happy world around them.
Our Mission
To provide to individuals from any background, the wisdom of Vedanta and the practical means for spiritual growth and happiness enabling them to become positive contributors to society.
Our Motto
To give maximum happiness to the maximum number for the maximum time.
Chinmaya Mission Logo: Symbolism & Meaning
This logo reflects Chinmaya Mission’s vision - spreading Vedantic wisdom, facilitating self-discovery and rendering service to humanity.
The lamp represents the ethical life of virtues needed to ignite the flame of inner wisdom, while the swan symbolises the power of discernment: the ability to distinguish truth from illusion.
Just as one lamp kindles many others and retains its own brilliance, one Realised Master brings transformation to countless individuals and remains undiminished. Like light dispels darkness, the universal Reality shines within us, enlivening and illuminating all knowledge as the Divine presence within.
Chinmaya Mission Pledge
In the ninth chapter of the Bhagavad Geeta, Shri Krishna says, “One who makes an inner resolve and takes a firm decision to follow the path of righteousness should be considered a sadhu”.
A pledge is a sankalpa or a vow. It is a decision that helps to bring about an inner transformation. You become a seeker the moment you take a sankalpa or decision. It is this sankalpa shakti which acts as the catalyst that changes an ordinary man into a historic personality.
The Chinmaya Mission Pledge is a direct message to us from Swami Chinmayananda. In an inspired mood, Swamiji spontaneously dictated this pledge at a conference of Chinmaya Mission workers in the summer of 1962 at Ernakulam. He said that this pledge would act as a guide to all Mission members and to people in general. This pledge conveys the very essence of the scriptures and in simple words tells us the goal of life and how to live it. This great Mahatma’s life’s message has been summed up in a few simple sentences or aphorisms in the pledge.
We stand as one family, bound to each other with love and respect.
We serve as an army, courageous and disciplined, ever ready to fight against all low tendencies and false values, within and without us.
We live honestly the noble life of sacrifice and service, producing more than what we consume and giving more than what we take.
We seek the Lord's grace to keep us on the path of virtue, courage, and wisdom.
May thy grace and blessings flow through us to the world around us.
We believe that the service of our country is the service of the Lord of Lords, and devotion to the people is devotion to the supreme Self.
We know our responsibilities. Give us the ability and courage to fulfill them.
Om Tat Sat.
Central Chinmaya Mission Trust
Saki Vihar Road, Powai, Mumbai - 400 072.
Tel : +91-22-2803 4900
E-mail : ccmt@chinmayamission.com
