Pujya Guruji Swami Tejomayananda being conferred Padma Bhushan today by President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee. ‪

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The great grand day finally arrived. The whole Mission awaited it with bated breath! After pranaams to Pujya Gurudev, Swami Tejomayanandaji accompanied by Swami Nikhilanandaji and Smt. Prarthna Saran reached the grand Rashtrapathi Bhavan and were escorted to the Durbar Hall. It is a very historic hall where all great people, Viceroys, Queens, Kings, Presidents, Prime Ministers and so many other dignitaries have been received and honoured by our Nation! The President of India arrived at exactly 11:30am and was saluted by military drums. Then we all rose for the National Anthem. The awardees were all great achievers in their own fields and there was huge applause for each one as the President himself pinned on the medals – Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan and Padma Shri. Our Guruji, Pujya Swami Tejomayanandaji was so simple, gracious, holy and divine among the other glitterati: Priyanka Chopra, Sania Mirza, Paresh Rawal, Rajnikanth and others. It is a big moment of pride for the entire Chinmaya Mission worldwide! The award, by Gurudev’s blessings, bestows on the mission National honour, prestige, pride of recognition and the fragrance of a country’s love and salutation. The President, the Prime Minister, Home Minister, Transport and Roads Minister, Power Minister etc. were all there including the top brass of the three defense forces and top government servants. The heart swelled with pride and the eyes were moist with gratitude, they all honoured our Chinmaya Mission in honouring Pujya Guruji. The function came to a close with the National Anthem, and tea hosted by the President in the Grand Old Ball Room and Ashoka Hall with its garden views and painted ceilings! Glory to the Chinmaya Mission!

The second part is even more charming! Back at the Chinmaya Centre for World Understanding, Delhi, Guruji was welcomed with dance, drums, aarti and flowers. Devotees danced their way to Pujya Gurudev’s Pratima sthal. Guruji first and foremost prayed to and thanked his beloved and revered teacher, Pujya Gurudev, Swami Chinmayanandaji. It was so touching when he put the awarded Padma Bhushan and the citation at Gurudev’s feet and then in his lap with so much ‪#‎love‬ and ‪#‎devotion‬. This selfless devotion was a great teaching to all Mission members on selfless service and graceful renunciation.

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2016 Parenting retreat at Chinmaya Mission Chicago Yamunotri center was a first of its

kind. The camp was help Friday February 12th through Sunday February 14th.

It was facilitated and led by Acharya Vivekji Gupta from Niagara Center in Canada and

Acharya Visaliniji from Washington DC center.

The retreat focused on parenting with happiness. Utilizing the vedantic principles,

family interactions were explored. There was one goal – how to feel and spread

unconditional joy. Parents were in a separate retreat while the children were also

exploring various activities and programs.

Vivekji and Vilasiniji both took turns with the following format:

1. Discourse – given by the Acharyas

2. Workshop – practical sadhanas

3. Reflection – by families and the acharyas

Each day, the children were also invited to participate in the family discussions.

Saturday afternoon children also asked questions about parents and family

intereactions. This section was particularly helpful because the children were extremely

open in asking their question about their parents and understanding their role in the

family.

Acharya Vivekji guided the parents through ashta (eight) siddhi. Sitaji, moved by

Hanumanji’s sacrifice and service, feels overwhelmed with gratitude and blesses

Hanumanji with the ashta (eight) siddhi (phenomenal powers) – being able to

manipulate one’s body for battle is super, being able to manipulate one’s mind for

family is sadhana.

Acharya Vilasiniji guided the parents in raising a family with spirituality. There were four

areas of sadhana for parents – Helping children/teens manage emotions, Engaging

cooperation, Working it out together and Family prayer time.

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We stand as one family
Overjoyed together, with pride and reverence.

We salute as a mission,
Inspired and dedicated,
Ever ready to serve
Your Lotus Feet and the Highest Purpose
Above and beyond us.

We admire endlessly
Your noble life of Devotion and Knowledge
Delighting more than what we deserve,
And loving more than we can ever know.

We seek your compassionate guidance
To keep us on the path of Truth, Auspiciousness, and Beauty.

May Thy Grace and Blessings
Melodiously  guide us
And the universe around us.

We believe that your service to Gurudev’s mission
Is the service to humanity and God,
And your love for the people
Is the Realization of the Highest Self.

We know You are our greatest Bhushan (Ornament);
Grant us the honor and privilege to adore You.

Om Tat Sat

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Proud Moment for Chinmaya Family Pujya Guruji Swami Tejomayananda being conferred Padma Bhushan by President of India.

News also published in the most popular Malayalam newspaper ‘Manorama’

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पतितपावन रघुकुलनन्दन सुन्दर है श्री राम|
रचना गुरु की, वाणी गुरु की, ‘तुलसी के श्री राम’|

Pujya Guruji Swami Tejomayanandaji was welcomed at the entrance of the Hall by Poorna Kumbha. The yagna started with a melodious rendering of a beautiful Shiva Stuti by Vinita Dauletsingh.

Thereafter, Sri Shyam Banerjee, the Master of Ceremonies welcomed Guruji, Swami Nikhilanandaji and Swamini Gurupriyanandaji.  Each of them was garlanded by active members of the Chinmaya Mission. Sri Banaerjee appreciated the Padma Bhushan award bestowed on Guruji by the President of India. It was indeed a proud and joyous moment for the entire Chinmaya Family!

Guruji commenced the yagna with the famous stuti of Goswami Tulsidas – “Sri Ramachandra Kripalu bhaja man…” and explained Sri Rama’s beauty and unconditional love for all. Tulsidas, a true saint, does not advise others, but addresses his own mind to ‘bhaj’ the lotus feet of the Lord. Explaining the deeper significance of this and other beautiful stutis, Guruji inspired and enthralled the audience.

The evening concluded with a special, uncommon, but unique arti composed by Goswami Tulsidas. Everyone was given copies of this exquisite arti so that all could participate. Finally, a small packet of delicious Prasad was distributed to all as they left the auditorium. An enlightening and glorious evening indeed!

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Receipts of foreign contribution received by Central Chinmaya Mission Trust (CCMT) for the fourth quarter of FY 2015-16

- CCMT Accounts team.

4th Quarter Receipts of Foreign Contribution for FY 2015-16 (i.e., 1st Jan,2016 – 31st Mar 2016)

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Indians love festivals….we only need an excuse….any excuse to celebrate!

Every year CM Delhi celebrates Sri RamaJanma Utsav, the birth of Sri Rama. Like other years, this year too Tapovan Hall was decorated….the shining lamps and the flower bedecked altar all added to the festive mood. This happens every year, so how was Ramnavami different this time round? To add to our joy we had in our midst Pujya Guruji, Swami Tejomayananda and the day took on a new meaning.

Sri Sai Ganesh Nagpal set the tone and contributed to the ambienceby invoking the presence of the Lord through his melodious bhajans. Following which Swami Nikhilananda Saraswati performed the Puja of Sri Vishnu, to the chant of the mantras of the Vishnu Sahasranama.

For Pujya Guruji Ramanavami is very special. Taking the easiest way to enter the durbar of his istadevata, to the beat of the table and the melody from the harmonium, he began by singing His glories. Immersed in love, his single pointed agenda was through Nama-sankirtan to direct the attention of the seekers to Bhagawan Himself.
Hethen began his discourse by focusing on the difference between a jiva and Ishvara. Some significant points he mentioned were:

* Jiva has desires but does not have power to fulfil them. Ishvara has all the powers to fulfil them but He has no desires.

* Man is adept at getting into trouble but does not know how to get out of them. Ishvara has the ability to solve problems but He has none.

* God gives and forgives. Man gets and forgets.

* We should pray for strength to handle our troubles or request Bhagawan to take them as his own.

He explained how Bhagawan took Avatara to free Mother Earth of the evils (adharma) that had crept in. When He took the human form (Nara rupa), the devatas not wanting to be separated from the Lord followed him as monkeys (Vanaras). Immersing the congregation in love and devotion for the Lord, he illumined the sublime essence of Sri Rama.

A vivid description of Nature brought us to the time when the Lord took birth at the stroke of noon, with the sun at its zenith. Singing lines in praise (stuti) of Rama, Guruji encouraged
devotees to pay their respects at the altar of the new born….gently rocking His cradle and
showing the light of the Aarti to the greatest of all babes!

Steeped in devotion, and enveloped with love the celebrations ended with a sumptuous bhandara!

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• When one seeks self realization, the cycle of births and deaths in future can be avoided  One need not fear DEATH  as the JIVA lives on when the mortal body is shed. A self  realized person  goes into  better cycle of births as he advances  in his  self realization.

Children should be encouraged to EARN  their own health and wealth  and not depend on Parents  after a certain age.One should take very good care of his health, be self reliant  as far as possible where  wealth is also concerned.Ones GOOD HEALTH is the best gift one can give our children . As when we fall ill, the person who suffers  most physical and emotional pain is ourselves the care giver. So if we care for our loved ones, we should care for  OURSELVES  first.

HARI OHM   HARI OHM

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Hari Om Namaskar

One day Chinmaya Vision Program work-Shop had been conducted by Chinmaya Mission Kilinochchi at Tharmapuram, Kilinochchi on 02.01.2016.

Swamiji Sarveshanandaji (Dalas, USA) with six chyks from USA also gave some interesting programs for children. 125 students were benefited.,

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The Vision

Swami Chinmayananda’s life was a dance of pure Sattva (perfection). Every breath was, and still is, a teaching. Thus in celebration of His birth centenary, we dedicate to Him this beautiful dance-­‐drama depiction of his life. He was the best, and gave us the best; Unto Him our best.

The Divine Light

The Omniscient Omnipresent Lord is most compassionate. The spirit of Lord Vishnu travels down to earth in many forms for the protec9on and firm establishment of righteousness.

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During the weekend of March 18th, Chinmaya Mission Niagara held it’s 3rd
annual family retreat and CORD fundraiser in Grand Bend, Ontario. Families from
United States and Canada came to engage in discourse and discussion about the
importance of sacrifice and service in our daily lives. Children were split into three
groups and enjoyed learning from Acharyas Devji, Ginaji and Sachinji, while adults
and CHYKs studied the first half of Sadhana Panchakam with Acharya Vivekji. To
help us understand the text, each teaching was paired with a tangible practice to
take home, allowing attendees to connect these messages to their lives. The
Acharyas showed us that through the sacrifice that comes with diligently practicing
sadhana and the happiness that comes with service, one develops the sincerity
needed to be truly joyous in life.

In addition, the weekend was filled with fun activities like a photograph
scavenger hunt, soccer, and an open-mic night where the Balavihar students
demonstrated what they had learned from their classes in short skits; other
attendees, also, shared their talents, filling the night with music, laughter and joy.
Family retreats like this provide a very special opportunity to take a break from
daily life and learn about how to grow individually and as a family.

In keeping with the tradition of the last three retreats to raise funds to
support CORD, the Chinmaya Inspiration Yatris strived to raise $30,000 USD in
order to reach a total of $100,000 USD for CORD in honor of Gurudev’s birth
centenary. These funds will continue to support CORD Siruvani’s community work
and CORD Chennai’s flood relief. This year, with the love and generosity of the
Chinmaya Mission family, this goal was surpassed at the retreat with a fundraising
total of $40,000 USD. Consider joining us next year to experience the knowledge and the joy of these retreats with your family.

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In this world, it is almost impossible for an individual to lead a perfect, blemish-free life – a life that is above criticism. Studying the great epic, Ramayana, we find that even Lord Rama, an incarnation of dharma and righteousness, and the divine Mother Sita, the very personification devotion and purity, were not spared. They were, and still are, unfairly blamed and criticised.

However, there is one character in the Ramayana whose actions are beyond reproach – Sri Hanuman, one of the greatest devotees of the Lord. We do not find a single incident wherein Lord Hanuman has committed any mistake or incurred blame and censure. He is the very embodiment of devotion, wisdom and service. This noble son of Vayu Devata (Wind God) has innumerable virtues. In the Sundarakanda of Tulsi Ramayana, Goswami Tulsidasa sings the glories of this exceptional devotee:

atulitabaladhamam hemasailabhadeham

danujavanakrs- anum jnaninam agraganyam,

sakala gunanidhanam vanaramadhisam

raghupatipriya bhaktam vatajatam namami.

The first thing that attracts us is Sri Hanuman’s immeasurable and incomparable physical strength coupled with great splendour (tejas). This brilliance is like a golden mountain. He possesses the rare quality of using his strength, not to scare ordinary or weak people, but to destroy those who afflict saintly persons. In addition to his physical prowess, Sri Hanuman is an embodiment of knowledge, foremost among the wise (jnani) and a repository of good and noble qualities. His thoughts and words are always pure. And above all, he is the beloved devotee of Lord Rama (raghupatpriyabhaktam).

The most admirable virtue of Sri Hanuman is his humility. Just as the wind remains with us twenty-four hours of the day, serving all beings without any desire for recognition and appreciation, Sri Hanuman served all without a trace of pride in his heart. He imbibed this great and noble virtue from his father, Vayu Devata.

Sri Hanuman crossed the boundless ocean, entered Lanka – Ravana’s impregnable, well-guarded stronghold – found Mother Sita, killed many demons and left after burning down the whole city of Lanka. Thus, he served Lord Rama in numerous ways. SantTulsidas declares that his exploits defy description and cannot be expressed even with a thousand tongues: natha pavanasuta kinhi jo karani, sahasahumukhana jai so barani.

Lord Rama, Himself, overwhelmed by Sri Hanuman’s service was filled with extreme love and gratitude for him. When the Lord expressed His feelings and praised him, Sri Hanuman, like a true devotee, fell at the feet of the Lord and with tears in his eyes disclaimed any recognition for his valorous feats giving all the credit to the Lord alone – so saba tava pratapa raghurai,natha na kachu mori prabhutai, . He declared that nothing was unattainable or impossible for a person on whom the Lord showered His Grace: ta kahu prabhu kachu agama nahi ja para tumha anukula.

In the Ramayana we see that Sri Hanuman always has the name of the Lord on his lips and His image enshrined in his heart. It is this single-pointed devotion to the Lord that enabled him to overcome insurmountable obstacles and perform unimaginable feats, such as carrying an entire mountain and singlehandedly entering and burning down a well-fortified Lanka.What a noble an inspiring ideal of service coupled with utmost humility! It is no wonder that Sri Hanuman is considered the favourite devotee of Lord Rama. When one has supreme and true love for the Lord, He too embraces such a devotee in a thousand ways.

Sri Hanuman is dearly loved by Lord Rama. Not only is he is an exemplary devotee, dedicating his entire being in the Lord’s service, but he also leads others to his Master so that, they too, may become devotees and be blessed by the Lord.

May we all come to recognise Lord Rama as our true Master and serve Him with the attitude of his great devotee, Sri Hanuman. May we ever revel in singing the holy name of the Lord – Sri Rama Jaya Rama Jaya Jaya Rama!

The author is the Head of Chinmaya Mission Worldwide

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We are glad to inform you that the Gyan Yagna of Swami Medhajanandji have been turning into a grand success. For the morning session there are more than 60 people attending and for the evening session (lecture) which is arranged in the central part of the city with AC auditorium more than 450 people are attending the lecture on the subject ‘Chala Anandi Jeevan Jagu Ya’.

The chief guest was Pujya Gurunath Mungale. Swami Medhajanandaji is knowing the pulse of Kolhapur audience and many people knows him very well. With his fluent oratory and knowledge he have captured the audience right from the first day.

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Mini ‘Chinmaya Kumbh Mela’ is an apt description of the scenario at the Mission’s Noida ashram on Hanuman Jayanti. This mega event was a confluence of several occasions of celebration – to commemorate the Birth Centenary of Pujya Gurudev Swami Chinmayanandaji a Mastabhishekam with 1008 kalashas of the presiding deity Lord Hanuman and a Jnana Yagna by Pujya Guruji Swami Tejomayanandaji on Sundar Kand of the Ram Charit Manas.

About 30 acharyas of the NCR region, and many of the North Zone and other centres of India as well as devotees from various parts of the world joined Sw. Chidrupanandaji, Acharya and the devotees of Noida for the auspicious event.

The festivities from 17th to 22nd April started with elaborate Kalasha puja in the mornings followed by havan invoking and inviting the Gods to bless. A team of 12 pundits and ritwiks performed the rituals with Vedic chants. Several devotees participated as yajamans. On the 21st all the devotees assembled to unanimously chant the Hanuman Chalisa for 27 times continuously in the spirit of seeking the Lord’s consent to perform the Abhishek and invoke His blessings.

And the grand finale was on the 22nd April, the Hanuman Jayanti. Early morning Pujya Guruji performed arati of the kalashas which were arranged traditionally on a floral design with a small pyramid in the centre. There were Gold Kalashas at the top followed by silver, copper and brass below. These were filled with sacred waters of the 7 important rivers of India. Amidst blowing of conches, bells and chants of ‘Om Shri Ram Dutaaya Namah’ Guruji, adorned with a turban, carried the gold kalasha on his head and walked up the ramp to perform the first abhisheka of Hanumanji with the sacred waters and panchamrita. And after that Swami Nikhilanandaji, Swami Chidrupanandaji and other acharyas performed the abhisheka with gold kalashas. Among the dignitaries Shri Ram Madhav, National Secretary (BJP), Shri Ramana Guruji of Balusupadi village, Vijayawada and Gen. Bhargava, Vice Chancellor of Amity University were the first ones to perform the abhisheka with gold kalashas.

The jubiliant devotees, the kalasha yajmans, from little children to the 80+ ‘young citizens’ then lined up and performed a continuous abhishek by turn. Apart from this all the people who came for darshan were also allowed to offer abhishek and return the kalashas. Around 1500 people worshipped this Lord of strength and wisdom. This programme concluded with the last two kalasha abbhisheka by Swami Chidrupanandaji. Hanumanji was then worshipped with the offering of several garlands – Vada, lemon, betel leaves and flowers followed by a Sahasranama Archana and Maha Arati.

A bhandara (lunch feast) was offered to all the participants as well as the public at large in the neighbouring Gurudwara Guru Nanak Mission premises. This mammoth event could not have been accomplished without the whole hearted support of the adjoining institutions – the Committees of the Gurudwara, Manyavatan, an old age home, Saraswati Devi Mandir School, Amar Public School and the Sanatan Dharma Mandir. The staff and students of all these organisations participated in the programmes. And the co-operation and participation of the neighbourhood residents was commendable. The Noida Medicare Centre and Red Cross, Delhi stood by to aid. The city Police, Fire, Law, and Administration departments readily gave the permissions to hold the event.

In the evenings from 17th to 20th April Guruji gave discourses on the the Sundar Kand of the Ram Charit Manas. His eloquent discourses and melodious chanting of chopais enthralled the 800+ audience seated in the auditorium of the Apeejay School Noida. The Mission devotees were enrapt in the nectarine wisdom of his talks that they had expected. And to the first-time listeners it was a totally new dimension to the topic – both in the way it was analysed and also sung! Smt. Sushma Paul Berlia the President of Apeejay Education Society which also provided the venue for talks gratis inaugurated the yagna. Sw. Nikhilanandaji, Regional Head NCR, addressed the gathering on the occasion. A souvenir – ‘Sankatmochak and More’ was released by Guruji. His humility and loving nature endeared him to one and all through the personal interactions during bhikshas informal satsangs.

By the grace of God and blessings of Pujya Gurudev both the events met with stupendous success. It was possible only due to the detailed planning and effective execution ensured by the guidance and leadership of Swami Chidrupanandaji, lovingly addressed as ‘Captain’ and ‘Man of the Match’ by Pujya Guruji. Each and every Mission member of Noida was so involved in the events that it was not just the ‘hands’ but ‘hearts at work.’

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Chinmaya Mission Orlando hosted a retreat titled Understanding Marriage – The Joy of Harmony. This unique retreat consisted of discourses, dialog and discussions centered around marriage and based upon Vedantic principles and wisdom. A key theme of this year’s retreat was Chapter 9 of the Bhagavad Geeta. Acharya Shailajaji, Acharya Vilasiniji and Acharya Vivekji spoke on various aspects of the marriage relationship and how spouses should work for the spiritual upliftment of each other.

It wasn’t all talking though; participants were able to relax and unwind by joining in some fun activities like bonfire, scavenger hunt, canoeing, outdoor sports and games etc. Childcare facility was provided during the camp so that couples could participate freely in the retreat activities without worrying about the wellbeing of their children. The kids got a chance to engage in their own fun activities like painting, origami, robotics, cricket and soccer. They also learnt some Vedic and Geeta chanting and got a chance to show off some of those skills in front of the general assembly on the last day of the camp.

The final day of the retreat (March 27) coincided with our Holi celebrations and many of the out-of-town retreat participants enjoyed frolicking with colors along with the Orlando Chinmaya family.

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A Workshop for Vanaprasthis “Bridging the Generation Gap” was held on Sunday, 24-4-2016 under the guidance of Br. Atharvana Chaitanyaji. The workshop included ice-breaking session, group discussions, debates, and role-play. Br. Atharvanaji in his talk gave various references of Upanishads and Bhagawad Gita and stories from the scriptures to understand the topic and he also explained how this gap can be reduced in today’s time.

More than 100 Vanaprasthis actively participated and enjoyed the workshop. Setukaris at Chinmaya Mission Ahmedabad also participated in the workshop as a bridge in this Generation Gap.

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Guinness Record Project of Colored Water Mosaic.

100 students used 200 ml paper cups with colour water to make Gurudev photo on the floor 100800 cups over 6300 sq feet area in 24 hours time!!!

Congratulations to the team for accomplishing this!

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