˘ ˇ ˆ - chinmayamissioncolumbus.org · The Balavihar program is intended to help children and...

Chinmaya Mission Columbus 2017 - 2018

1

Bala Vihar Handbook

Purpose of Bala Vihar: To help children learn Values with fun,

To delight like the moon and shine like the Sun.

Gurudev’s Vision of Bala Vihar: Bala Vihar is my Temple.

Children are my God.

Teaching is my Worship.

Chinmaya Mission Columbus

No. 5302, Liberty Rd N

Powell OH 43065

614-917-0160

www.chinmayamissioncolumbus.org

Email: [email protected]


2

Table of Contents

No Description Page #

1 Welcome to Chinmaya Mission 3

2 Balavihar – Letter to Parents 3

3 Local Mission Activities 5

4 Worldwide Mission Activities 6

5 Code of Conduct and Discipline Policies 7

6 Good Manners 8

7 Guru Shishya Parampara

Swami Tapovanam 9

Pujya Gurudev Swami Chinmayananda 9

Pujya Guruji Swami Tejomayananda 10

Mukya Swamiji Swaroopananda 10

Swami Sharananda 11

8 Gurudev’s Quotes 12

9 Values for each month 13

10 The Chinmaya Mission – The Spiritual Energy Center 14

11 Balavihar Syllabus 15

12 Adult Study Groups 16

13 CMC Contact List

Balavihar Sevaks 18

CMC Board Members 19

CMC Executive Committee 20

14 CMC Assembly Planner 21 - 24

15 Stotrams

Opening Prayers 25

Guru-sisya parampara Stotram 26 - 27

Daily Prayers 28 - 31

Sri Chinmaya Arati 32

Birth Day & Anniversary Song 33

16 Chinmaya Mission Pledge 34

Hari Om!


3

A very warm welcome to Chinmaya Mission Columbus!

Over the years, with Gurudev Swami Chinmayananda’s blessings, our center has been growing and reaching out to increasing numbers of people. All our activities have one focus: to reveal to people of

all ages and from all walks of life, the timeless wisdom of Vedanta, which is the core of Hindu philosophy. Chinmaya Mission’s stated Mission is: “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 is: “To give the maximum happiness to the maximum number of people for the maximum

amount of time”. To fulfill the vision of Gurudev, Chinmaya Mission Columbus offers a number of activities, programs

and services for children and adults. Its center is known as Chinmaya Archana.

Balavihar – Letter to Parents Children are a major focus at Chinmaya Mission. Pujya Guruji Swami Tejomayananda, commenting

on the general purpose of Chinmaya Bala Vihar and Yuva Kendra (Chyk), has stated that it is, “To

inculcate in our children and youth, by demonstration, the higher values and virtues of life which result

in good character and which will prepare them to live their life as a whole, successfully and happily.”

Pujya Guruji also said stating about the specific purpose of Bala Vihar is "To help children learn Values

with fun, to delight like the moon And shine like the sun ". The Balavihar program is intended to help children and youth to grow up with a strong understanding

of Hindu spiritual and cultural values. The main objective of these weekly sessions is to:

1. Bring about an all-round development of the personality of children during their formative

years.

2. Enable them to achieve success and balance as they grow up and face challenges of life. Junior Bala Vihar is for children of pre-school to 7th grade, and Senior Bala Vihar is for children of 8th to 12th grade. In each program, children are divided into different groups based on the grades they are attending in school. Bala Vihar classes for various age groups are conducted by trained sevakas and sevikas in a loving atmosphere. These voluntary dedicated workers impart to children, the glory of our rich culture, aiming at character formation and reverence for our ancient heritage. The high ideals and values from our great scriptures are taught in the form of stories, games, quizzes, crafts, bhajans, hymns, shlokas, skits etc.


4

For Study Group adult members; Meditation session, Discourses on Vedanta / Bhagavad Gita and group discussions are held simultaneously with the Bala Vihar and Yuva Kendra classes. Special lecture series and spiritual camps are organized at various times for serious seekers of happiness. Discourses on various scriptures are conducted on week days in the mission. Parents are requested to make use of this invaluable opportunity to educate and prepare themselves and to help and guide the children at home and at the time of need. Please plan on attending our adult study groups while the children are in their BV classes. Please see the schedule for more details. It is important that all the children attend the classes regularly and be very punctual with the time schedule, to obtain maximum benefit from these programs. Junior and Senior Bala Vihar classes meet every Sunday for session 1 from 10:00AM to 11:30AM and Session 2 from 12:30 – 2:00PM. Let the children reach mission campus at least ten minutes before the session starts. Please be ready to pick child/children by 11:30AM and 2:00 PM respectively. It is essential that children complete their assignments and come prepared for the classes. Children must come with their Sunday school folder, assigned books, a notebook, and pen or pencil. Let the child carry the study material in a given bag. Please label everything with the child’s name. In the best interest of the children, the parents are requested not to remain in the children’s classes. You may contact the child’s teacher or BV Coordinator: Smt.Bindu Menta, if you have any questions or need additional information. The Board of Trustees requests all the parents to submit written suggestions to further improve children educational activities at the Ashram. May Pujya Gurudev and Pujya Guruji’s blessings be always on us. Shri Puran Lahoti, President Smt.Bindu Menta, BV Coordinator

For additional information about our programs and activities, please visit

our website at www.chinmayamissioncolumbus.org Hari Om!


5

Local Mission Activities

• Bala Vihar – The goal of Balavihar is to "wake up the sleeping giant" in our children and inspire them to reach their maximum potential by imparting a value-based education through a specially designed age appropriate curriculum. Our BV Motto is “Keep Smiling”.

• Adult Study Groups – Its goal is to practice mananam or reflection thereby gaining clear insight of scriptural fundamentals, and to cultivate the art of communicating this scriptural knowledge to others and learning practical means of living a happy life.

• Geeta Chanting Competition – Its goal is to help children, youth and adults memorize and chant a selected chapter or set of verses from the Bhagavad Geeta.

• Language Classes –The classes familiarize students with the alphabet and numbers through reading, writing and speaking, and introduce them to common words and phrases that will enable the understanding of simple conversation.

• Festivals and Special Events – o Several Hindu festivals such as Diwali, Mahashivarathri, Ramanavami, Gurudev's

Jayanti and Guru Poornima are celebrated at Chinmaya Mission. The significance of each festival is explained to the Balavihar students by the teachers.

o We also have other special fun-filled activities such as the Annual Picnic, Presidents

Day Camp, , Field Trips, and Lock-Ins that are organized throughout the year to boost the enthusiasm and interest of the children.

• Jnana Yajnas and Discourses – CMC regularly invites Acharyas and Swamijis from various centers across the US almost once every two months to help further our understanding of scriptures.

• Chinmaya Yuva Kendra, or CHYK as it is popularly known is the global youth wing of Chinmaya Mission.

• Community Outreach – o Chinmaya Mission is also involved in community outreach activities on a regular and

as-need basis. The goal is to encourage the individual growth of students and their parents by getting involved and giving back to the community; “giving more than what we take”, as we pledge every week.

o Activities such as community service in Worthington Food Pantry, Adopt-a-Highway", "Red Cross - Blood Mobile" and "THE BENEFIT BANK” program to name a few.

o CORD – Chinmaya Organization for Rural Development: CORD is Chinmaya Mission's wing for social service projects. CORD India, Sri Lanka, and USA offer a variety of services. CORD India focuses on rural areas and CORD Sri Lanka is serving its recent war-stricken areas and victims. The work of CORD has been globally acclaimed for providing orphanages, hospitals, medical clinics, micro banking enterprises, abuse support groups, and vocational training programs, to name a few. Visit the CORD USA site to get details and learn how you can help. CMC conducts a yearly fund raising program for supporting this cause.

o Ronald McDonald Meal Volunteers – We bring a taste of home for RMHC families is something provided so our families have one less thing to worry about while their child is in the hospital.


6

Worldwide Mission Activities Chinmaya Mission® was established in India in 1953 by devotees of the world-renowned Vedanta teacher, His Holiness Swami Chinmayananda. Under his guidance, these devotees formed the nucleus of a spiritual renaissance movement that now encompasses a wide range of spiritual, educational, and charitable activities, ennobling the lives of thousands in India and outside its borders. Administered by Central Chinmaya Mission Trust in Mumbai, India, the Mission is now headed by His Holiness Swami Tejomayananda. There are over 300 centers worldwide. The Mission’s various activities and projects include

• Jnana Yajnas (Vedanta lecture series, seminars, workshops)� • Bala Vihar (Vedanta forum for children and youth)� • Yuva Kendra (Vedanta forum for university students and young professionals)� • Study Group (Vedanta forum for adults)� • Devi Group (Vedanta study and discussion forum for women) • Spiritual Retreats and Camps�

• Intensive Vedanta Courses (training for Chinmaya Mission’s order of monks, acharyas, and sevaks)

• Publications • Regional Centers • Temples and Shrines • Schools and Colleges • Medical Services and Training • Rural Village Development Projects • Pitamaha Sadans (senior citizen homes) • Management Courses and Services • Research in Sanskrit and Indology


7

Code of Conduct and Discipline Policies Punctuality:

• Children should be in the class 10 minutes before class starts. Sunday’s Session 1 starts at 10:00 AM and Session 2 at 12.30 PM.

• If late, please wait outside the classroom or assembly until door opens.

• Children to stay for the entire duration for different educational activities- 1.5hrs.

Items not allowed during the session at BalaVihar:

• Cell phones, I- pods, game boys or electronic games, Jewelry- not allowed in the classrooms /shrine.

• No candy/gum chewing in classes/ shrine. Food and drinks are only in the downstairs, not in the classrooms upstairs.

Absences:

• Students to inform the teachers ahead of any absence.

• With 3 consecutive unexplained absences, the teacher will contact the family and try and get an answer.

Dress code: All children, adults, teachers should remember that Chinmaya Mission is a place of Worship and should dress appropriately.

Guidelines:

• Highly recommended outfits: salwar suits for girls and pajama-kurta for boys

• Other comfortable outfits may be worn as long as they are decently covering the bodies

• Tops and bottoms must meet at the waist

• Pants should be high enough on waist so that shorts are not protruding

• All shirts must have sleeves at least up to the shoulders. Tops should not be low – cut.

• Clothing should not display profanity or offensive slogans / symbols �

Respect for the mission, shrine, and our bodies is a part of our teaching.�**If attire is inappropriate, the teachers may bring it up to the attention of the administration. ** The teacher will lovingly enforce the dress code.

Cleanliness:

• No littering in the mission campus.

• Be very careful when you walk on mission parking lot. Look for oncoming vehicles whole crossing the road. Don’t play on the asphalt.

Lost and Found:

• Write the name, phone number on the bag. In case the bag is misplaced, look into Lost and Found same day or the following Sunday. Mission will not be responsible for the safety of personal belongings.

Shoes:

• To be put on the racks in the designated area. If the racks are full, place your shoes neatly in a line.


8

Good Manners

1. Thoughts are very precious. Thoughts maintained inside express as Action outside. Action repeated makes a Habit. Habits form a Character. Character decides the Destiny. So from a young age develop good thoughts and noble character.

2. Noble character will make a person very successful in life. Everybody loves a person

with noble qualities.

3. All good manners should start at home. Respect your parents and follow their advice. Be kind and good to your brothers and sisters.

4. Earn a good name at your Sunday school and be a good role model for others. Be regular in attendance, diligent and well behaved. Respect your teachers and love your companions.

5. Everyday do some physical exercise. Yogasana, games and sports are very good

for body and mind. Be honest, sincere and co-operative while playing.

6. Strive to be helpful to everyone at all times. Always speak the truth.

7. See, talk and follow the good qualities you see in others. If you find any bad qualities Observe them silently and make sure you do not inculcate them.

8. When you meet anyone for the first time in the day greet him or her with “Hari OM”.


9

Guru Shishya Parampara

Swami Tapovanam Pujya Swami Tapovan Maharaj was the very embodiment of the ideals of sannyasa, endowed with supreme renunciation, deep wisdom, saintliness, austerity, and compassion, a true virakta mahatma. Swamiji was born in 1886, in the village of Mudappalur in Palghat district to Balamba and Achutan Nair. His parents named him Subramanyan, but they lovingly called him Chippu Kutty. After the untimely death of his father, Swamiji left his home at the age of 28 to heed the call of the divine, eventually taking up residence in a one-room thatched hut in Uttarkashi, which came to be known as Tapovan Kutir. It was here that Gurudev sat at the feet of the great master for a total of seven years absorbing Vedantic knowledge.

Swamiji attained mahasamadhi on the 16th of January 1957 on the full moon day; in the Brahma-muhurta at 4:30 a.m. "He came from nowhere, existed everywhere, and ultimately went to be everywhere."

Pujya Gurudev Swami Chinmayananda Swami Chinmayananda was born on May 8, 1916 as Balakrishna Menon in Ernakulam, Kerala. Chattambi Swamigal a saint known for his yogic powers predicted a great spiritual future for the boy. A major turning point of his life was his meeting with Swami Sivananda. On February 25th, 1949, along with five other students, Balakrishna was initiated into sannyasa. Swami Sivananda gave him the name "Chinmayananda Saraswati," Chinmayananda meaning "filled with the bliss of pure Consciousness”. Swami Sivananda then sent him to Uttarkashi to study under Swami Tapovan Maharaj. Seven years later, brimming with Vedantic knowledge, with a heart overflowing with love for his countrymen, Swami Chinmayananda was ready to execute what he called the "Gangotri Plan" to spread the message of Vedanta to the masses. By the time he attained mahasamadhi in August 1993, Gurudev, as he is known affectionately by his followers, had conducted 576 jnana yajnas and scores of family oriented spiritual family camps, logging thousands of miles as he traveled across the globe. "If I rest, I rust," he quipped when asked to slow down.

Gurudev is credited with the renaissance of spiritual and cultural values in India and with awakening the rest of the world to the ageless wisdom of Advaita Vedanta as expounded by Adi Shankaracharya. His legacy remains in the form of books, audio and video tapes, schools, and social service projects, Vedanta teachers whom he taught and inspired, and Chinmaya Mission centers around the world serving the spiritual and cultural needs of local communities. He has authored more than 250 books and written commentaries on various scriptural texts. Quotes:

1. “Learn to be happy alone. If we do not enjoy our own company, why inflict it on others?" 2. "Don’t put the key to your happiness in someone else's pocket." 3. “IF I REST, I RUST.”


10

Pujya Guruji Swami Tejomayananda

Swami Tejomayananda, the present spiritual head of Chinmaya Mission

worldwide is fluent in English, Hindi, Marathi and Sanskrit. javascript:; He has written commentaries on many scriptural texts, translated Swami Chinmayananda's commentaries into Hindi, and authored a number of original works in Sanskrit. Swamiji excels in expounding upon a wide spectrum of Hindu scriptures, from Ramayana to the Shrimad Bhagavad Gita and the Upanishads. As Gurudev did before him, Guruji, as he is known affectionately, moves around the world at a bewildering pace conducting jnana yajnas.

Sudhakar Kaitwade (as he was previously called) was born in Madhya Pradesh on 30th June 1950. As a student he took a keen interest in music

and drama. The spiritual call came to him in 1970 when he heard a Gita discourse given by Swami Chinmayananda. He was inspired to join the Vedanta Course at Sandeepany Sadhanalaya in Mumbai. After graduation in 1975, he served in the field for a few years as Brahmachari Vivek Chaitanya and was initiated into sannyasa by Pujya Gurudev in 1983. Swamiji became the head of the Chinmaya Mission upon Swami Chinmayananda's mahasamadhi in

August 1993. He assumed his new role with ease and humility, and is working tirelessly to fulfill the

vision of his guru. As he puts it, "I am not in Swamiji's shoes, I am at his feet."

His Holiness Swami Swaroopananda

In an era rife with skepticism and confusion about matters spiritual, Swami

Swaroopananda is a rare voice that blends authenticity with accessibility;

theory with self- practice; logic with heart.

Formerly the Regional Head of Chinmaya Mission Australia, United Kingdom,

Middle East, Africa and Far East, and presently Chairman of the Chinmaya

Vishwavidyapeeth Trust (University for Sanskrit and Indic Traditions) and

Director of the Chinmaya International Residential School in Coimbatore,

South India, Swami Swaroopananda has now been bestowed by Swami

Tejomayananda the privilege to also serve as the Head of Chinmaya Mission

Worldwide.

Swamiji has authored several commentaries on such important spiritual classics as Ik Onkar, Maha

Mrityunjaya Mantra and Sankat Mochan, besides numerous books on contemporary lifestyle subjects

such as Simplicity and Meditation, Storm to Perform, Avatar, Managing the Manager and Journey into

Health.

Swamiji is equally adept at conducting 'holistic management' seminars for senior corporate executives.

Among the well-known institutes he has been invited to speak at are The Ford, London Business School

and Harvard University, to name a few. In fact, a proprietary self-development course he conceived and

initially conducted, 'Make It Happen', has been adapted and integrated into the human resource training

programs of various corporate organizations in India and beyond.


11

Swami Sharanananda

Swami Sharanananda hails from Jagannath Dham (Puri) in Orissa. Being inspired by Pujya Gurudev H.H. Swami Chinmayanandji, he joined the two year brahmachari training course in Sandeepany Sadhanalaya, Mumbai, in the year 1986. He was trained by H.H. Swami Tejomayanandaji, the present spiritual head of Chinmaya Mission Worldwide. He was given Brahmachari Diksha in 1988 and was known as Br. Sharana Chaitanya. He has served different Chinmaya Mission centers in Orissa such as Anugul, Rourkela, and Berhampur and Calcutta in West Bengal. He has been the resident Acharya of Chinmaya Mission Chicago since March 1993.

On July 9, 1995 he was initiated into Sanyasa Diksha by H.H. Swami Tejomayanandaji and became Swami Sharanananda. He gives discourses on Bhagavad Geeta and Upanishads, participates in adult study group discussion forums and youth classes. Swamiji takes guided meditation sessions and loves to teach yogasanas to the children. He participates in different spiritual activities during Chinmaya Mission family camps in USA. Swamiji likes to be with children. He places great importance on paying attention to minor details and value based living.


12


13

Values For Each Month Month Values Festivals Sept Satsanga/ Viveka(Right Thinking)

Substituting negative thoughts with noble Thoughts

Navaratri Vijaya Dashami

Oct Satyam Ahimsa

Sense Control Victory over ego

Light of Knowledge

Gandhi Jayanti Deepavali

Nov Gratitude Victory over devilish qualities

Thanksgiving Kartika Purnima Geeta Jayanti

Dec Giving/ Surrender and Act Christmas Jan Newness

Darkness to Light New Year

Makara Sankranti Feb Dispassion MahaShivaratri

March Unity in Diversity Obedience

Righteousness Compassion

Gratitude

Holi Ramanavami

April Humility Devotion

Hanuman Jayanti

May Titiksha(Endurance) Forgiveness Caring and sharing

Oneness of Truth

Mother's Day Gurudev's Jayanti Shankar Jayanti

June Self-Discipline Guru seva

Father's Day Pujya Guruji's Birth Day

July Love for Humanity Freedom

Guru Purnima

August Introverted ness Freedom

Friendship

Maha Samadhi Raksha Bhandan

Independence Day Krishna Janmasthami

Ganesha Chaturthi


14

Chinmaya Mission, The Spiritual Energy Center - By Swami Sharanananda

In the process of leading a comfortable life we spend a lot of physical and mental energy. Physical energy will be replenished by giving proper amounts of rest, exercise, food and discipline to the body. But to keep the mind inspired and energetic, the above extraneous methods are inadequate. Adjustments have to be done at the mental level. Chinmaya Mission is a place to learn and practice the subtle vernier adjustments of keeping the mind healthy. In Columbus we have a small but vibrant center. It is possible because of Pujya Gurudev and Pujya Guruji’s blessings and Lord’s Grace.

A spiritual center is not made of bricks and cement. It is made of sacrifice and service, cemented by Self less love. A building is made by brick and mortar but to have a spiritual place, we are to create a Divine atmosphere by our thinking and behavior, which will not only influence our mind positively but will attract others too. To achieve this goal following points are to be kept in mind:

1. Chinmaya Mission is God’s place. I am coming here to improve myself, not others. My job is not to search for who has a problem and how to change them. 2. I am the Sevaka or Sevika of Pujya Gurudev and Pujya Guruji. I am here to serve others and cannot demand service from others. Any work is precious. Whatever responsibility I have taken I will do it sincerely and with humility. 3. Respect everybody as Pujya Gurudev’s devotee. We should feel privileged to see anybody entering our mission centers. Receive them with a smile and Hari Om. 4. Be grateful to everybody for their contribution in the growth of the Mission. Never be arrogant or make others feel inferior or guilty. 5. Listen more and talk less. Listen to others concerns and reply them politely. Never be Mr. Right. We will avoid lot of mistakes. Become more patient. 6. Give credit to others. One can achieve anything if one does not mind who gets the credit. Never expect and crave for others appreciation. 7. Keep the premises clean. Cleanliness is next to Godliness. 8. Use the Mission premises for japa, puja, study, reflection and meditation. Give to Mission anything that is needed, but don’t use the Mission for material benefits or any other selfish purposes. 9. Trust in others. Be helpful rather than critical. 10. Use the word “we” more than “i”. Always avoid sentences like: “Don’t waste my time, I have other things to do”.

The ten points when practiced will make our Mission centers divinely charged, and all of us and our children will be the beneficiaries.


15

Balavihar Syllabus Class Name Grade Topic Description Texts to be

Purchased

Bala Krishna Pre K Intro to Hindu

Gods/Slokas/Stories

The curriculum for the Pre-Kindergarten

comprises of intro to Hindu gods, stories,

slokams, coloring, and hands-on activities. My Prayers w/ CD

Bala Rama K & 1 Bala Ramayana

Narrates the story of Rama, inspire children to

be like Rama by imbibing the qualities that they

learn from Rama and other characters. Chant

and learn, Verses from Nama Ramayan

Bala Ramayana

Luv Kush 2 & 3 Sri Hanuman, The Super Superman

Learn from Hanumanji the value like courage,

strength, fearlessness, alertness, eloquence,

etc., as they are the vitamins that make our

mental backbone straight and strong.

Hanuman Chalisa

Prahalad 4 & 5

Krishna Krishna Everywhere 24 Teachers

Krishna Krishna Everywhere: Encourage

children to learn about sharing and self-

discipline through the stories of Lord Krishna.

They learn to introspect and record their

observations regularly.

24 Teachers: “To succeed, one needs a coach,”

and once the value of the coach is established,

we automatically learn from everyone and

everywhere. Thus, children will learn to

recognize and develop reverence for teachers

throughout nature.

Bala Bagavatam

24 Teachers

Dhruva 6 & 7 PO Box Mr God Key to Success

PO Box Mr God: Invite children to find the

Omnipresent God and His address. Then they

learn that each one of us in His address and we

can find Him within us, if we learn to live a life

of noble virtues.

Key to Success: Challenge children to learn to

achieve success in the world by living a life rich

in values. Emphasize how a disciplined mind

enjoys happiness and peace.

Key to Success

Ekalavya 8 & 9 Yato Dharma Tato

Jayah

“Be victorious in life by following Dharma,” is

the main theme. The text dives deep into what

is Dharma, how to live by Dharma, along with

the story of Mahabharata. The goal of life and

how we are the architect of our own future is

explained through the Law of Karma.

Mahabharat by

Raja Gopalachari

Yato Dharma Tato

Jayah

Markendaya 10 & 12

Teen Ideas and Ideals

Fun filled forum for like-minded teens to meet

and learn from each other, grow spiritually,

build strong friendships, to explore, discuss and

help better prepare them for the pressure-filled

college life of today. Planned activities include

innovative workshops on stress management,

facing fears, and teamwork

Guidance through

Bhagavad Gita


16

Weekly Adult Study Group(s)

Topic Day/Time Facilitators Description

Upadesa Sara

Every Sunday 10:30-11:30

AM

Venkat Menta ([email protected])

Puran Lahoti ([email protected])

"Beyond this illusion, I seek the Truth, in

seeking I surrender..." Vedanta is a profound

and serious subject and to explain it in

simple terms is rather a tricky task.

However, Bhagavan Ramana Maharshi has

succeeded in presenting this serious subject

in an incredibly simple, attractive and

beautiful way in the Upadesa Sara.

Knowledge of one's own nature is called

Self-Knowledge, gaining which man attains

Liberation and experience Completeness,

and without which even if he strives day and

night he cannot rid himself of sorrows.

Bhagavan Ramana Maharshi was such a man

of knowledge. He, originally, composed the

Upadesa Sara in Tamil at the request of the

Tamil poet, Sri Murugnara.

Bhagvad Gita Chapter 6

Every Sunday

10:30-11:30

AM

Milind Pradhan ([email protected])

The sixth chapter of Bhagavad Gita – Aatma

Samyam Yoga or The Yoga of Meditation –

extols virtues of the yogi who constantly

abides in the knowledge of the Self. Yogi is

one who has renounced fruits of action and

not the actions themselves. Practice of

Meditation aids the mind of such a person to

constantly engage with the Self. Detailed

guidance is given as to the location, posture

and method for successfully practicing

meditation.

Bhaja Govindam

Every Sunday

1:00-2:00 PM

Venkat Menta ([email protected])

Composed by the great saint Sri Adi

Shankaracharya, Bhaja Govindam is one of

the most lucid yet insightful works of

Vedanta. The Bhaja Govindam belongs to the

class of stotras. However, as the verses

contain deep Vedantic thought it is often

included as a prakarana, introductory text.

Although small, it is a prominent

composition of Shankara’s that teaches the

fundamentals of Vedanta. Its style is simple

and its melody makes it appealing to people

of all ages. Each one of its 31 verses is a

pearl of wisdom that is relevant to our lives.


17

SELF-

UNFOLDMENT

(As Needed)

Every Sunday

1:00-2:00 PM TBD

We all are already happy and whole, except

that we do not know it. Once some of our

wrong thought patterns are undone, we can

experience greater happiness than we ever

even dreamed of.

Self-Unfoldment is a compilation of the

writings and transcribed talks of Swami

Chinmayananda, one of the foremost

teachers of Vedanta of our times. As he

unfolds the teaching, he reveals to us the

path to our own inner unfoldment.


18

BalaVihar Sevaks/Sevikas

Class Name Session Grade Sevak/Sevika Name Phone # Teachers Email ID

Balavihar Teachers

Bala Krishna PM Pre K Meghana Menta (614) 767-5782 [email protected]

Bala Rama

AM K & 1

Manju Lahoti

Suganya Arunkumar

(614) 781-1326

(614) 416-6715

[email protected]

[email protected]

PM Manju Lahoti (614) 781-1326 [email protected]

Luv Kush AM 2 & 3 Shanti Rao

Latha Rao

(614) 459-2847

(614)825-0002

[email protected] [email protected]

PM Niranjani Venkataraman

Arthi Perumalsamy

(201) 328-7288

(614)440-4269

[email protected]

[email protected]

Prahalad AM 4 & 5 Satya Sunderasan (614)783-9670 [email protected]

PM Bindu Menta

Kavitha Bangalore

(614)767-5782

(614)717-5111

[email protected]

[email protected]

Dhruva AM 6 & 7 Sunitha Modak

Neelam Mohanthy

(614) 766-2682

(614)596-6111


PM Bindu Menta (614)767-5782 [email protected]

Ekalavya AM 8 & 9 Madhu Venkataraman

Rashmi Gupta

(740) 657-8699

(917) 912-7409


Markendya AM 10 & 12 Madhura Pradhan

Bindu Menta

(614)760-0932

(614)767-5782

[email protected]

[email protected]

Adult Study Group N/A Venkat Menta

Milind Pradhan

(614) 767-5782

(614) 760-0932

[email protected]

[email protected]

Gita Chanting All Kavya Krishnan (614)588-0690 [email protected]


19

Chinmaya Mission Executive Committee

President Venkat Menta (614)767-5782 [email protected]

Abhishekham Dilip Rajan (614) 288-9296 [email protected]

Balavihar Bindu Menta (614)767-5782 [email protected]

Book Store & Amar

Chitra Katha Club

Pallavi Maryala (734)340-4556 [email protected]

Communications Prasanna Masina (614)7465849 [email protected]

Community Outreach Girish Modak

Milind Pradhan

(614)441-6192

(614) 760-0932 [email protected]

[email protected]

Decorations Geethanjali Mishra (740)803-2026 [email protected]

Events & Festivals Madhu Venkatachalam (740)657-8699 [email protected]

Facilities Showari Bekal (561)358-4656 [email protected]

Food Pooni Venkatachalam (740)803-3247 [email protected]

Webmaster Radha Venkataraman (408)622-8336 [email protected]


20

Chinmaya Mission Columbus Board Members

Chairman Swami Swaroopananda

Advisory Acharya Swami Sharanananda (630)654-3370 [email protected]

Past President & Board

Member

Manu Bhatt (740)917-9227 [email protected]

President Puran Lahoti (614)325-8868 [email protected]

Vice President Saran Palaniswamy (614)218-3553 [email protected]

Secretary Girish Modak (614)441-6192 [email protected]

Treasure Bala Rajaguru (614)787-4058 [email protected]

Board Member Bindu Menta (614)767-5782 [email protected]

CMC Balavihar Assembly Planner - Sept - Dec 2017. SESSIONS 1 & 2Month Regular Activity Special Activity Notes Closing Prayers

Sunday Aug 20th Balavihar Opening Day Balavihar Opening Day Balavihar Opening Day Balavihar Opening Day

Sunday Aug 27th

1. Opening Prayers ( Invocation -

Ganesha, Saraswathi & Guru)

2.Guru Shisya Parampara Stotram

Janmadinam Song

Announcements and Chinmaya

Mission Pledge and Chinmaya

Aarati

Sunday Sept 10th




Video Satsang. Gurudev's Video will

be shown in the Assembly

Assembly Video Coordinators Bala

or Puran will be ready with

Video.



Aarati

Sunday Sept 17th




Story Time



Aarati

Sunday Sept 24th




Significance of Navaratri



Aarati

Sunday Oct 1st




Janmadinam Song



Aarati

Sunday Oct 8th








Video.



Aarati

Sunday Oct 15th




Story Time



Aarati

Sunday Oct 22nd




Significance of Deepavali Announcements and Chinmaya


Aarati

Sunday Oct 29th




Special Guest Announcements and Chinmaya


Aarati

Sunday Nov 5th




Janmadinam Song



Aarati

21

CMC Balavihar Assembly Planner - Sept - Dec 2017. SESSIONS 1 & 2Month Regular Activity Special Activity Notes Closing Prayers

Sunday Nov 12th








Video.



Aarati

Sunday Nov 19th




Story Time



Aarati

Sunday Nov 26th Thanksgiving Break Thanksgiving Break Thanksgiving Break Thanksgiving Break

Sunday Dec 3rd




Janmadinam Song & Gita Dhyanam

Chanting

Tapovan Maharaj Jayanthi.

Focus on Bhagavad Gita Jayanthi.



Aarati

Sunday Dec 10th








Video.



Aarati

Sunday Dec 17th




Story Time



Aarati

Sunday Dec 24th-31st Winter Break Winter Break Winter Break Winter Break

22

CMC Balavihar Assembly Planner - Jan - May 2018. SESSIONS 1 & 2Month Regular Activity Special Activity Notes Closing Prayers

Sunday Jan 7th

1. Opening Prayers ( Invocation - Ganesha,

Saraswathi & Guru)

2.Daily Prayers

Janmadinam Song



Aarati

Sunday Jan 14th


Saraswathi & Guru)

2.Daily Prayers

Significance of Makara Sankaranti



Aarati

Sunday Jan 21st


Saraswathi & Guru)

2.Daily Prayers





Aarati

Sunday Jan 28th


Saraswathi & Guru)

2.Daily Prayers

Story Time



Aarati

Sunday Feb 4th


Saraswathi & Guru)

2.Daily Prayers

Janmadinam Song



Aarati

Sunday Feb 11th


Saraswathi & Guru)

2.Daily Prayers

Significance of Shivaratri (Gurudev

or Acharya's video on Shivaratri)

Assembly Video

Coordinators Bala or Puran

will be ready with Video.



Aarati

Sunday Feb 18th Presidents' Day Camp Presidents' Day Camp Presidents' Day Camp Presidents' Day Camp

Sunday Feb 25th


Saraswathi & Guru)

2.Daily Prayers

Story Time



Aarati

Sunday Mar 4th


Saraswathi & Guru)

2.Daily Prayers

Janmadinam Song & Holi



Aarati

Sunday Mar 11th


Saraswathi & Guru)

2.Daily Prayers



Assembly Video





Aarati

23

CMC Balavihar Assembly Planner - Jan - May 2018. SESSIONS 1 & 2Month Regular Activity Special Activity Notes Closing Prayers

Sunday Mar 18th


Saraswathi & Guru)

2.Daily Prayers

Story Time



Aarati

Sunday Mar 25th


Saraswathi & Guru)

2.Daily Prayers

Sri Rama Navami CelebrationCelebrate Rama Navami

like a Child's birthday



Aarati

Sunday Apr 1st


Saraswathi & Guru)

2.Daily Prayers

Janmadinam Song



Aarati

Sunday Apr 8th


Saraswathi & Guru)

2.Daily Prayers



Assembly Video





Aarati

Sunday Apr 15th BALAFEST BALAFEST BALAFEST BALAFEST

Sunday Apr 22nd


Saraswathi & Guru)

2.Daily Prayers

Story Time



Aarati

Sunday Apr 29th


Saraswathi & Guru)

2.Daily Prayers

Special Guest



Aarati

Sunday May 6th Gurudev's Janma JayanthiVideo Satsang. Gurudev's Video will


Gurudev's Birthday

CelebrationGurudev's Birthday Celebration

Sunday May 13th


Saraswathi & Guru)

2.Daily Prayers

Mother's day Celebration



Aarati

Sunday May 20th BALOTSAV BALOTSAV BALOTSAV BALOTSAV

24

Chinmaya Mission ColumbusChinmaya Mission ColumbusChinmaya Mission ColumbusChinmaya Mission Columbus 2017 2017 2017 2017 ---- 2018201820182018

25

Opening PrayersOpening PrayersOpening PrayersOpening Prayers

28

Daily PrayersDaily PrayersDaily PrayersDaily Prayers

Chinmaya Mission ColumbusChinmaya Mission ColumbusChinmaya Mission ColumbusChinmaya Mission Columbus

29


30


31


32

Sri Chinmaya AraSri Chinmaya AraSri Chinmaya AraSri Chinmaya Aratitititi


33

Birthday SongBirthday SongBirthday SongBirthday Song

Anniversary SongAnniversary SongAnniversary SongAnniversary Song


34

Chinmaya Mission 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 the devotion to the Supreme Self.

We know our responsibilities

Give us the ability and courage to fulfill them.

Om Tat Sat

˘ ˇ ˆ - chinmayamissioncolumbus.org · The Balavihar program is intended to help children and...

Documents

Transcript of ˘ ˇ ˆ - chinmayamissioncolumbus.org · The Balavihar program is intended to help children and...