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

Adult Study Group Attendees:  Open only to registered Balavihar families or Parivaar/Sevak members Time:  7:00 - 8:45 pm Fridays on Balavihar weekends   The Woman Seeker showcases 18 extraordinary women saints from different parts of Bharat. They walked different paths to realization- as householders, wandering ascetics and universal mothers serving as anchors to the communities they lived in. The text includes devotees that merged with God through ananya bhakti like Andal, Akka Mahadevi, Sant Janabai, Mirabai. It includes divine voices like Mukta Bai, Atukuri Molla, Padmapriya, Gangasati. There are renunciates like Lalla, Mata Rupa Bhavani, Sri Avudai Akkkal. There are Vedic Rishsikas like Vakdevi, Gargi, Maitreyi. The text features fearless universal mothers Devi Ahilyabai Holkar, Sarada Devi, Anandamayi Ma, and our Chinmaya Mission’s own Swamini Saradapriyananda. Their songs, poetry and journeys to enlightenment are sure to spark inspiration in the minds of those who read, study, discuss and internalize their sweet wisdom.

Brahmacharini Shubhani Chaitanya will be conducting Vedanta Study Group online via Zoom video conferencing. The Zoom link to join the online session will be sent to registered participants.   The Essence of Bhagavad Gita class will cover key topics of the Bhagavad Gita based on the book – Art of Man-Making, a dynamic series of talks by Pujya Gurudev Swami Chinmayananda. With clarity, humor, and piercing insight, Swamiji urges us to awaken our inner strength, live with purpose, and serve the world with fearless nobility.    Audience This class is for women seekers of all ages and backgrounds combining elements of discourse and discussion. It's a safe and sacred space to explore Vedantic texts as it relates to the life of women.   Book Follow the link below to purchase book,  https://www.chinmayapublications.com/art-of-man-making-part-1

  Yā Devī sarva-bhūteśhuChetanetyabhi-dhīyate,Namas-tasyai, namas-tasyaiNamas-tasyai, namo namaḥ Yā Devi sarva-bhūteśhuBuddhi rūpeṇa samsthitā,Namas-tasyai, namas-tasyaiNamas-tasyai, namo namaḥ.     The Soma Sundareshwara Swamy temple at Chinmaya Mission-Austin will be celebrating Navarathri starting September 22nd  through October 1, 2025. Abhishekam and Lalitha Sahasranama parayanam will be done every day. Abhisekam followed by Devi Stuthi will be done every day from 6 AM to 9 AM Kumkuma archana will be done every day from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM Vijayadasami is on Oct 1st.  Families seeking to do Aksharabhyasam for their children can do so on this day at 6:30 pm.

2024 Navarathri details Oct 3rd (Thu) Devi Navarathri starts. Daily @10:30am: Chanting of Devi Mahatmayam $201 for all days Oct 12th (Sat)   09:30am Chandi homam (Sponsorship $51) Oct 12th (Sat)  06:30pm Saraswathi Pooja & Vidyarambam Sponsorship for all  days  - $201 (includes Devi Mahatmayam, Chandi homam and Vidyarambam)

Navaratri begins with the invocation of Durga Devi - the Goddess of strength, fearlessness and determination. Join us as we invoke Her divinity into our lives through a puja conducted by Brni. Shubhani Chaitanya along with melodious music by Swaranjali.  The puja will be hosted by Jagdish and Shweta Rao and will be followed by prasad.