CMSA Weekly parayanam of Sri Chandi (Durga Saptashati or Sri Devi Mahatmyam). 

Parivar is the annual membership program for Chinmaya Mission Austin (CMA) patrons, designed to deepen engagement and community belonging. Parivar members manifest their shared vision to sustain the nurturing environment that CMA has grown to be, ensuring the Mission endures for future generations.   Any patron of the CMA can become a Parivar member. All families and individuals participating in CMA programs are encouraged to join.   Parivar membership includes participation in: Festivals and temple events Weekly adult satsang Adult study groups Weekly yoga classes Seva projects Gita chanting classes Swaranjali ... more to come   Members will get regular check-ins and access to a Parivar team member for any questions. New members can be paired with experienced Parivar members for mentorship.

Adults Swaranjali - Experiencing Bhakti through Music   Embark on a journey from ‘Swara to Ishwara’ through Chinmaya Mission’s repertoire of melodious bhajans and experience the joy of group participation. Open to all adults, beginners welcome!   Classes will meet on Saturdays from 9:30 am - 10:30 am in-person at Chinmaya Sundaram.   For more info contact: swaranjali@chinmayaaustin.org

Adult Study Groups offered for Academic Year 2025-26   Session-1 (9:00 am - 10:30 am) SG#1: Kindle Life  SG#2: Tattva Bodha SG#3: Atma Bodha   Session-2 (11:15 am - 12:45 pm) SG#1: Kindle Life  SG#2: Bhaja Govindam SG#3: Bhagavad Gita (Chapter-7) SG#4: Bhagavad Gita (Chapter-15)   Who should attend? - Open to all Parents, Guardians, Adults and Youth.   Kindle Life (SG#1) is the First study class recommeded for all "New" members to the Chinmaya Mission (including those who started late in the last academic year; or old members returning after a long gap).   As a pre-requisite, signing-up for any study class (i.e. from SG#2 to SG#4) requires completion of the prior study classe(s).    For questions, guidance please contact Sri. Sunil Narayanan or Sri.Venkata Ramana Namboori  

Adult Study Groups offered for Academic Year 2025-26   Session-1 (9:00 am - 10:30 am) SG#1: Kindle Life  SG#2: Tattva Bodha SG#3: Atma Bodha   Session-2 (11:15 am - 12:45 pm) SG#1: Kindle Life  SG#2: Bhaja Govindam SG#3: Bhagavad Gita (Chapter-7) SG#4: Bhagavad Gita (Chapter-15)   Who should attend? - Open to all Parents, Guardians, Adults and Youth.   Kindle Life (SG#1) is the First study class recommeded for all "New" members to the Chinmaya Mission (including those who started late in the last academic year; or old members returning after a long gap).   As a pre-requisite, signing-up for any study class (i.e. from SG#2 to SG#4) requires completion of the prior study classe(s).    For questions, guidance please contact Sri. Sunil Narayanan or Sri.Venkata Ramana Namboori  

Adult Study Groups offered for Academic Year 2025-26   Session-1 (9:00 am - 10:30 am) SG#1: Kindle Life  SG#2: Tattva Bodha SG#3: Atma Bodha   Session-2 (11:15 am - 12:45 pm) SG#1: Kindle Life  SG#2: Bhaja Govindam SG#3: Bhagavad Gita (Chapter-7) SG#4: Bhagavad Gita (Chapter-15)   Who should attend? - Open to all Parents, Guardians, Adults and Youth.   Kindle Life (SG#1) is the First study class recommeded for all "New" members to the Chinmaya Mission (including those who started late in the last academic year; or old members returning after a long gap).   As a pre-requisite, signing-up for any study class (i.e. from SG#2 to SG#4) requires completion of the prior study classe(s).    For questions, guidance please contact Sri. Sunil Narayanan or Sri.Venkata Ramana Namboori  

Adult Study Groups offered for Academic Year 2025-26   Session-1 (9:00 am - 10:30 am) SG#1: Kindle Life  SG#2: Tattva Bodha SG#3: Atma Bodha   Session-2 (11:15 am - 12:45 pm) SG#1: Kindle Life  SG#2: Bhaja Govindam SG#3: Bhagavad Gita (Chapter-7) SG#4: Bhagavad Gita (Chapter-15)   Who should attend? - Open to all Parents, Guardians, Adults and Youth.   Kindle Life (SG#1) is the First study class recommeded for all "New" members to the Chinmaya Mission (including those who started late in the last academic year; or old members returning after a long gap).   As a pre-requisite, signing-up for any study class (i.e. from SG#2 to SG#4) requires completion of the prior study classe(s).    For questions, guidance please contact Sri. Sunil Narayanan or Sri.Venkata Ramana Namboori  

Adult Study Groups offered for Academic Year 2025-26   Session-1 (9:00 am - 10:30 am) SG#1: Kindle Life  SG#2: Tattva Bodha SG#3: Atma Bodha   Session-2 (11:15 am - 12:45 pm) SG#1: Kindle Life  SG#2: Bhaja Govindam SG#3: Bhagavad Gita (Chapter-7) SG#4: Bhagavad Gita (Chapter-15)   Who should attend? - Open to all Parents, Guardians, Adults and Youth.   Kindle Life (SG#1) is the First study class recommeded for all "New" members to the Chinmaya Mission (including those who started late in the last academic year; or old members returning after a long gap).   As a pre-requisite, signing-up for any study class (i.e. from SG#2 to SG#4) requires completion of the prior study classe(s).    For questions, guidance please contact Sri. Sunil Narayanan or Sri.Venkata Ramana Namboori  

Adult Study Groups offered for Academic Year 2025-26   Session-1 (9:00 am - 10:30 am) SG#1: Kindle Life  SG#2: Tattva Bodha SG#3: Atma Bodha   Session-2 (11:15 am - 12:45 pm) SG#1: Kindle Life  SG#2: Bhaja Govindam SG#3: Bhagavad Gita (Chapter-7) SG#4: Bhagavad Gita (Chapter-15)   Who should attend? - Open to all Parents, Guardians, Adults and Youth.   Kindle Life (SG#1) is the First study class recommeded for all "New" members to the Chinmaya Mission (including those who started late in the last academic year; or old members returning after a long gap).   As a pre-requisite, signing-up for any study class (i.e. from SG#2 to SG#4) requires completion of the prior study classe(s).    For questions, guidance please contact Sri. Sunil Narayanan or Sri.Venkata Ramana Namboori  

Adult Study Groups offered for Academic Year 2025-26   Session-1 (9:00 am - 10:30 am) SG#1: Kindle Life  SG#2: Tattva Bodha SG#3: Atma Bodha   Session-2 (11:15 am - 12:45 pm) SG#1: Kindle Life  SG#2: Bhaja Govindam SG#3: Bhagavad Gita (Chapter-7) SG#4: Bhagavad Gita (Chapter-15)   Who should attend? - Open to all Parents, Guardians, Adults and Youth.   Kindle Life (SG#1) is the First study class recommeded for all "New" members to the Chinmaya Mission (including those who started late in the last academic year; or old members returning after a long gap).   As a pre-requisite, signing-up for any study class (i.e. from SG#2 to SG#4) requires completion of the prior study classe(s).    For questions, guidance please contact Sri. Sunil Narayanan or Sri.Venkata Ramana Namboori  

Registration for the Fall 2026 session of Chinmaya Mission New York Downtown Bala Vihar in Chelsea is now open!   Bala Vihar offers weekly Hindu spiritual and cultural classes rooted in Sanātana Dharma for the entire family — from toddlers (age 2) through high schoolers — along with Parent Satsang with our resident Vedanta teacher.   🗓 Saturdays | 4:00 PM – 5:45 PM📍 Chelsea, Manhattan✨ Classes begin September 2026   Through bhajans, stories, interactive discussions, and festival celebrations, students gain a deeper connection to Hindu culture, values, and spirituality in a fun and engaging environment.   Students develop:•⁠  ⁠Confidence & leadership•⁠  ⁠Empathy & teamwork•⁠  ⁠Connection to Hindu culture & values•⁠  ⁠Spiritual understanding rooted in Indian traditions   Spaces are limited, so we encourage early registration!   For more information please fill out this inquiry form by clicking the green Sign Up button or email us at downtown.registrations@chinmayanewyork.org.

Students who have completed Kindergarten to rising 8th graders are eligible to attend this camp.   This will be a full day camp from 9:00 am - 4:30 pm conducted in our beautiful Vrindavan Ashram. In our 7+ acre property nestled between farmlands, we offer a state-of-the-art facility with clean, bright, air-conditioned and spacious classrooms as well as safe, fenced expansive outdoor playing areas.    The camp will be taught by teachers trained in Indian Knowledge Systems, steeped in discipline and devotion to Sanatana Dharma. Classes will be fun, interactive and age appropriate including stories from our scriptures, bhajans, debates to help children understand and inculcate values and much more. Our camp will also serve freshly prepared vegetarian lunches and snacks daily. Camp runs for 8 weeks from June 29th - August 21st (No Camp on Monday, 3-August).   Cost per child per week = $400 5% discount for siblings only (not cousins/friends etc.) registering in the camp together for the same weeks 10% discount (from weekly price of $400 will be refunded back to your credit card) if registering upfront for 4 or more weeks. 15% discount if registering upfront for all 8 weeks (discount is reflected in full camp price of $2720 per child).   Please Note: 1. Partial week registration such as 2 or 3 days only is NOT allowed. 2. Partial week refund will be NOT be issued for absence for any reason after registering. 3. Half day camp is NOT offered. 4. Multi-week discount of 10% only applies when registering for minimum 4 or more weeks at one time. Adding on week by week will not qualify for the discounted rate. 5. 15% discount only apllies for full camp- 8 weeks registration at one time. Adding on week by week will not qualify for the discount.  6. No Refunds will be issued for cancellation for any reason.

  Presided by Swami Sharanananda   Daily Activities, Stories, Skits, Quiz, Games, Arts and Crafts, Fun Fair, Cultural Program and more.   Grand Finale with Cultural Program and Lunch on Jul 19, 2026.   Camp fee includes lunch and snacks daily   Pre-program care available 8:00 am to 9:00 am   Post-program care available 4:45 pm to 6:00 pm   https://mychinmaya.org/summercamp/

  Presided by Swami Sharanananda   Daily Activities, Stories, Skits, Quiz, Games, Arts and Crafts, Fun Fair, Cultural Program and more.   Grand Finale with Cultural Program and Lunch on Jul 19, 2026.   Camp fee includes lunch and snacks daily   Pre-program care available 8:00 am to 9:00 am   Post-program care available 4:45 pm to 6:00 pm   https://mychinmaya.org/summercamp/

  Presided by Swami Sharanananda   Daily Activities, Stories, Skits, Quiz, Games, Arts and Crafts, Fun Fair, Cultural Program and more.   Grand Finale with Cultural Program and Lunch on Jul 19, 2026.   Camp fee includes lunch and snacks daily   Pre-program care available 8:00 am to 9:00 am   Post-program care available 4:45 pm to 6:00 pm   https://mychinmaya.org/summercamp/

This is a FREE talk. Please attend. 

CMNY is organizing a Hanuman Chalisa Havan on the occasion of the inauguration of our much awaited new center Upavan and the Vanavasi Ram Temple. We are also celebrating 75 years of the Chinmaya Mission movement.    📆  Saturday, April 25, 2026🕰️  8:30 am – 12:30 pm 🛕 Chinmaya Upavan129 Woodbury Road,Woodbury,  NY 11797   Havan will be followed by lunch prasad.   Dress Code: Ethic Indian Attire

Chinmaya Mission New York cordially invites you and your family to the inauguration of our new home, Chinmaya Upavan. Please join us for this special celebration with Pujya Swami Swaroopananda and all the dedicated sevaks who have made this dream a reality.   📆  Sunday, July 26, 2026🕰️  9:00 AM onwards 🛕 Chinmaya Upavan129 Woodbury Road,Woodbury,  NY 11797   Inauguration ceremony will be followed by lunch prasad.   Dress Code: Ethic Indian Attire   The word "Upavan" signifies a path to the Divine. "Vana" refers to the Supreme Self or Brahman, "upa" means near. Together, Upavan represents that which brings you closer to your true Self.   Through scriptural study and reflection, Upavan will be an abode of jñāna yoga. Through chanting, devotional hymns and pūjās, it will be an abode of bhakti yoga. Through the selfless service of our entire community, it will be an abode of karma yoga.  When the three yogas come together in any being, they are the closest to their true selves.   We look forward to celebrating this milestone with you and walking closer to our true selves.

We will have a Satsangha on portions of Kishkinda Kanda and Sundera Kanda of Valmiki Ramayana. The online class will meet from 7 to 8 pm on these dates: July 31st- August 2nd  August 6- August 8 A meeting link will be provided to registered participants

Ancient scriptures have greatly emphasized the art of conception, pregnancy, and the spiritual development of a soul in the mother’s womb. Samskaras (impressions) are subtly imbibed during these 9 months.   In order to acquaint parents with the unique needs of their unborn child, we have formulated a program that has already been taught to several hundred couples worldwide; who have greatly benefited from their experience.   The course takes you through the “soul journey” and speaks about the importance of family, sound, energy, mantras, handling emotions, and much more....all based on time tested Vedic thoughts.

Make It Happen (MiH) is a 6 day intensive in-person course , designed to guide you through an inward journey of self-discovery and empowerment. Led by renowned spiritual teacher and Global Head of Chinmaya Mission, Swami Swaroopananda, the course gives you a complete toolkit to understand yourself, identify your skills, alter your limiting thoughts and discover your unique life purpose to bring out the best version of yourself in all aspects and stages of life.   Course Website: https://www.makeithappencourse.com/

Ramayana Part 1 class description.

Ramayana Part 2 class description.

Alphabet Safari class description.

Ramayana Part 2 class description.

Sri Krishna Leela class description.

Spark curiosity and understanding of Hindu Culture through interactive discussions, reflection, understanding and application of the concepts shared in the class. Topics include Symbolism of deities and basic concepts in vedanta such as four goals of life (purusharthas), the six virtues (shad sampati), the three qualities of the mind (gunas) and the four stages of life (ashramas).

Learn about the different Hindu deities through mythological stories, Shlokas, games, songs, arts&crafts and festival celebrations.

Self Unfoldment by Pujya Gurudev Swami Chinmayananda is a text that helps the seeker to develop a strong foundation in the most basic concepts in Vedanta. Discussions and interactive activities ensure these concepts remain embedded in the experience of the student. With this foundation, the student is well prepared to study Prakarana Granthas, Upanishads and Bhagavad Gita. 

Simple values and discipline through the English Alphabet. The Chinmaya Mission Pledge and the meaning, message and values it imparts.

Bhagavad Gita for Teenagers - Karma Yoga is a brand new curriculum designed by CHYK West to bring the transformative knowledge of the Bhagavad Gita to the intellect and minds of today youth's in a clear and accessible manner. It is a comprehensive curriculum specially designed for teenagers who want a happy and fulfilling life.

Narrate the immortal story of Ramayana and inspire children through stories of Lord Rama, Mother Sita and Sri Hanuman.

Inspire children to act with fearlessness, humility, conviction and faith as did Sri HanumanJi. Instill the eight virtues (ashta-siddhi) of Lord Hanuman that make Him a Super SuperMan!

Yato Dharmah Tato Jayah - Where there's Dharma, there's Victory. Victory is achieved by avoiding sins and performing right actions. Lessons from the Mahabharata serve as a foundation for teaching the concepts of Karma and Dharma. Morals are taught through provocative questions/answers of Yaksha Prasna. The practical application of dharmic concepts to one's own life are discussed in every lesson. 

Kindle devotion and faith in young minds through age-appropriate stories from the Srimad Bhagavatam. The curriculum focuses on episodes from the first nine cantos of Bhagavatam and cover the Matsya, Kurma, Varaha, Vamana and Narasimha Avataras of Bhagavan Vishnu and related stories

Based on Goswami TulsidasJi's Ramacharitamanas, the goal of this curriculum is  to make children aware that our capacity for knowledge depends on the caliber of our mind and intellect - and therefore, it is critical to quieten the mind and sharpen the intellect to be happy and succesful. And the way to do this is by assimilating the values described in the chaupais of the Ramacharitamanas - whereby we all can become an "address" of God.

Nature is one of our greatest teachers: illustrate that anyone or anything in Nature can be our teacher if only we have humility and the proper attitude to recognize them.

The goal of this curriculum is to inspire a healthy reverence and understanding of why India is referred to as a sacred land, her glorious heritage and the goal of human  life as revealed by our Scriptures and lived by our saints. Children will gain clarity through the lives and spiritual journeys  of selected saints of India and Pujya Gurudev Swami Chinmayananda.

Parent & child program with songs, stories, arati, games, arts/crafts and fun activities designed to sow the seeds of spirituality in young, developing minds.

Narrate the immortal story of Ramayana and inspire children through stories of Lord Rama, Mother Sita and Sri Hanuman.

Self Unfoldment by Pujya Gurudev Swami Chinmayananda is a text that helps the seeker to develop a strong foundation in the most basic concepts in Vedanta. Discussions and interactive activities ensure these concepts remain embedded in the experience of the student. With this foundation, the student is well prepared to study Prakarana Granthas, Upanishads and Bhagavad Gita. 

Inspire children to act with fearlessness, humility, conviction and faith as did Sri HanumanJi. Instill the eight virtues (ashta-siddhi) of Lord Hanuman that make Him a Super SuperMan!

Kindle devotion and faith in young minds through age-appropriate stories from the Srimad Bhagavatam. The curriculum focuses on episodes from the first nine cantos of Bhagavatam and cover the Matsya, Kurma, Varaha, Vamana and Narasimha Avataras of Bhagavan Vishnu and related stories

Spark curiosity and understanding of Hindu Culture through interactive discussions, reflection, understanding and application of the concepts shared in the class. Topics include Symbolism of deities and basic concepts in vedanta such as four goals of life (purusharthas), the six virtues (shad sampati), the three qualities of the mind (gunas) and the four stages of life (ashramas).

The goal of this curriculum is to inspire a healthy reverence and understanding of why India is referred to as a sacred land, her glorious heritage and the goal of human  life as revealed by our Scriptures and lived by our saints. Children will gain clarity through the lives and spiritual journeys  of selected saints of India and Pujya Gurudev Swami Chinmayananda.

Based on Goswami TulsidasJi's Ramacharitamanas, the goal of this curriculum is  to make children aware that our capacity for knowledge depends on the caliber of our mind and intellect - and therefore, it is critical to quieten the mind and sharpen the intellect to be happy and succesful. And the way to do this is by assimilating the values described in the chaupais of the Ramacharitamanas - whereby we all can become an "address" of God.

Inspire children to be virtuous and happy through Krishna’s stories from Bhagavatam. Teach children about values that bring them closer to Krishna. Inspire children to introspect.

Yato Dharmah Tato Jayah - Where there's Dharma, there's Victory. Victory is achieved by avoiding sins and performing right actions. Lessons from the Mahabharata serve as a foundation for teaching the concepts of Karma and Dharma. Morals are taught through provocative questions/answers of Yaksha Prasna. The practical application of dharmic concepts to one's own life are discussed in every lesson. 

Learn about the different Hindu deities through mythological stories, Shlokas, games, songs, arts&crafts and festival celebrations.

Simple values and discipline through the English Alphabet. The Chinmaya Mission Pledge and the meaning, message and values it imparts.