This class is ongoing since Sep 2020 and was on a summer hiatus. Fall classes will resume on 7 Sep, 2021 after the summer break.   Dr. Jatin Kapadia will be conducting Bhagavad Gita Study Group online via Zoom video conferencing. The Zoom link to join the online session will be sent to registered participants. To purchase a copy of the book, please visit https://www.chinmayapublications.com/geetas-upanishads   Please confirm further dates with Vivek Gupta408 693 5171vivekguddu@gmail.com   Tips for those who are new to zoom: How do I join a Zoom meeting? -If you have not done so, please download and install the software called 'Zoom' which enables you to join the satsang. It will only take a few minutes https://zoom.us/support/download -Please make sure your computer has a video camera and the audio is working. Consider joining at  10 minutes earlier to ensure that everything is working well.  

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 Gita is one of the most widely translated and commented upon scriptures of the world. It is a revelation to humanity by Lord Krishna to Arjuna, a friend and disciple at a critical moment of his life.  It is a universal scripture containing various strands of teachings suited to all types of people at their stages of development.  It teaches the Supreme Goal to be attained as well as the means for attaining it. To purchase a copy of the book, please visit, https://www.chinmayapublications.com/geetas-upanishads   Tips for those who are new to zoom: How do I join a Zoom meeting? -If you have not done so, please download and install the software called 'Zoom' which enables you to join the satsang. It will only take a few minutes https://zoom.us/support/download -Please make sure your computer has a video camera and the audio is working. Consider joining at  10 minutes earlier to ensure that everything is working well.  

Learn to chant the Vishnu Sahasranama with Gayathri Murali Rajan   These sessions will be conducted online via Zoom video conferencing. The Zoom link to join the online session will be sent to registered participants.    Tips for those who are new to zoom: How do I join a Zoom meeting? -If you have not done so, please download and install the software called 'Zoom' which enables you to join the satsang. It will only take a few minutes https://zoom.us/support/download -Please make sure your computer has a video camera and the audio is working. Consider joining at  10 minutes earlier to ensure that everything is working well.  

This Upanishad is a conversational style between the student and the teacher.  At some point in time, the student begins to feel an impatience with the finite joys. The student has rejected the world as a field of meaningless strife and an endless race to catch one's own shadow.  The student slowly grows and starts the inquiry within from the seen to the seer.  Join us on this spiritual journey!   This book can be purchased here - https://www.chinmayapublications.com/upanishad-kena-upanishad.   Tips for those who are new to zoom: How do I join a Zoom meeting? -If you have not done so, please download and install the software called 'Zoom' which enables you to join the satsang. It will only take a few minutes https://zoom.us/support/download -Please make sure your computer has a video camera and the audio is working. Consider joining at  10 minutes earlier to ensure that everything is working well.  

Dr. Jatin Kapadia 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.    To purchase a copy of the book, please visit https://www.chinmayapublications.com/search?q=maneesha   Tips for those who are new to zoom: How do I join a Zoom meeting?   -If you have not done so, please download and install the software called 'Zoom' which enables you to join the satsang. It will only take a few minutes https://zoom.us/support/download   -Please make sure your computer has a video camera and the audio is working. Consider joining at  10 minutes earlier to ensure that everything is working well.  

Learn to chant Bhagavad Gita from the start with the correct pronunciation.  This is the perfect way to enjoy and deepen our understanding of the Bhagavad Gita. If you aren't part of our Monday Bhagavad Gita class (explanation of each verse), you can still join in! Sign up here.   You can also catch up on the missed talks in our Chinmaya Mission New York youtube channel here.  

This class is ongoing since Feb 2021 and was on a summer hiatus. Fall classes will resume on 22 Sep, 2021 after the summer break.     Learn to chant Bhagavad Gita from the start with the correct pronunciation.  This is the perfect way to enjoy and deepen our understanding of the Bhagavad Gita. If you aren't part of our Monday Bhagavad Gita class (explanation of each verse), you can still join in! Sign up here.     You can also catch up on the missed talks in our Chinmaya Mission New York youtube channel here.  

The Gayatri Mantra is the essence of the entire Veda. It is considered our nitya karma/ daily karma to perform this japa every morning.  This time, we will take a deeper look into the Gayatri Mantra. We will have a short review followed by uncovering the mantras in our Upanishads and slokas in the Bhagavad Gita on Surya Devata.     We will start on Monday 2/7/2022 which is Ratha Saptami, the birthday of Surya Devata and meet continuously for 21 days of sadhana with Bhagavan's grace and Gurudev's blessings.    NOTE: If you are already registered for the weekly Gayatri japa, you need not register for this, you are automatically included and will continue to use the same Zoom link you have been using for the the Sunday classes.   Following this program, we will continue with a weekly Sunday meditation at 6:30am guided by Brni. Shubhani so that everyone can continue their sadhana diligently.    All sessions will be conducted online via Zoom.

This class is ongoing since Sep 2020 and was on a summer hiatus. Fall classes will resume on 14 Sep, 2021 after the summer break.   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.    In this program we will dwell on the text Upadesha Sara. This text explains the paths of action (karma yoga), devotion (bhakti yoga), yoga (astanga yoga)  and knowledge (jnana yoga) and how they lead to the final goal of Self-Knowledge. This text is written by  Bhagavan Ramana Maharshi who presents the subject in a simple and beautiful way along with the commentary of Pujya Swami Tejomayananda.  To purchase a copy of the book, please visit https://www.chinmayapublications.com/search?q=upadesa+sara   Tips for those who are new to zoom: How do I join a Zoom meeting? -If you have not done so, please download and install the software called 'Zoom' which enables you to join the satsang. It will only take a few minutes https://zoom.us/support/download -Please make sure your computer has a video camera and the audio is working. Consider joining at  10 minutes earlier to ensure that everything is working well.

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. To purchase a copy of the book, please visit   https://www.chinmayapublications.com/manah-sodhanam   Tips for those who are new to zoom: How do I join a Zoom meeting? -If you have not done so, please download and install the software called 'Zoom' which enables you to join the satsang. It will only take a few minutes https://zoom.us/support/download -Please make sure your computer has a video camera and the audio is working. Consider joining at  10 minutes earlier to ensure that everything is working well.  

Shubhaniji will be reviewing Bhaja Govindam. This program will be conducted online via Zoom video conferencing. The Zoom link to join the online session will be sent to registered participants.    Text: Bhaja Govindam is one of Adi Shankaracharya's most beautiful works, composed in clear and effective language and addressed to the simple folk struggling with the demands of daily life, but also capable of keeping intellectual philosophers engrossed.  It is rightly described as a fragrant bouquet of verses. The commentary of Swami Chinmayannada invites the seeker to reflect upon the meaning of the verses and attempt to live the truth behind the words. The book can be purchased here https://www.chinmayapublications.com/bhaja-govindam   Audience: This satsang is OPEN TO ALL. However, it is especially catered to Balavihar parents who attend satsang while children attend Bala Vihar.   In order to create as much coherence to our in-person classes as possible, Manhattan Bala Vihar parents will join their children for BV Assembly as usual, and stay back on the same zoom link while children will go to their respective zoom classes. 

The Bhagavad Geeta is a timeless masterpiece which is still very applicable in today's world. Through this course, the students will explore the different chapters of the Bhagavad Geeta and how to apply them in daily life. Topics in this course include: facing challenges, discovering our real selves, the essence of karma yoga, understanding the goal of life, being our best selves etc. 

Self-Unfoldment is aimed at children in Grade 12. The goal of this curriculum is to: -       Answer questions such as: Who Am I?, Where did I come from?, Where will I be after I die?, Why am I sometimes happy and sometimes sad? -       Introduce the equipment of our experiences (BMI – Body, Mind and Intellect) -       Discuss Vasanas, Gunas, Sheaths, Our three Bodies, Maya and Sadhana -       Learn the process of Japa as a tool to prepare and focus the Mind  

Each lesson is based on a specific letter and associated theme (example: A is for Aspiration) To teach kindergarten-aged children simple values & discipline through the English alphabet To have fun living these principles! To begin learning basic prayers, along with their meaning To understand the Chinmaya Mission Pledge  and its underlying values

The goal of this curriculum is to: Impart and instill the faith that Sri Hanuman will protect them and dispel their fears Inspire them to adopt the virtuous qualities that made Hanuman Ji great Teach them to chant the Dhyana Sloka and the Hanuman Chalisa Explain the meaning of the Dhyana Sloka and the Hanuman Chalisa

The goal of this curriculum is to: Explain the ideal that idols represent Explain symbolism of the Hindu deities: Ganesha, Shiva, Lord Vishnu, Goddesses, Sri Krsna, and Sri Rama Explain the significance of traditional religious festivals attributed to the above deities and celebrate them

The goal of P.O. Box Mr. God is to:  Invite children to find the Omnipresent God and His address. Then they learn that each one of us is His address and we can find Him within us, if we learn to live a life of noble virtues.    The goal of Keys to Success curriculum is to teach: Self-Knowledge is the Key to Success Knowledge we gain depends upon the caliber of our instrument – mind and intellect The importance of quietening our mind and intellect to sharpen our instrument The way to quieten our mind and intellect, and live by the noble values The way to ride the Dharma Chariot, to succeed and be happy in life

The main theme, as the title Yato Dharmaḥ, Tato Jayaḥ suggests, is to teach children that where there is Dharmaḥ, there is victory in life; one must follow Dharmaḥ. The text dives deep into teaching what is Dharmaḥ, how to live by Dharmaḥ, along with the story of Mahābhāratam and a comparative analysis of the main characters and their Dharmaḥ in the epic.

Life is about having a rhythm to fill our bodies, minds and hearts and that rhythm should be the sound of God.  In light of this, we wanted to restart our Stotram class on Thursdays from 12:00-12:45pm.  This class will be led by Sahana Rao and Brni. Shubhani.  

From Beginning until Virata Parva: Children listen to the story in detail and learn about this rich and complex epicWhy India is sacred? Our rich heritage & saints and sages are our treasure. Stories of selected Saints.

In-depth storytelling to expose children to this rich and complex epic. Complete MahabharathaLearn about the geography and culture of India through art, architecture, sacred places, temples etc.

Mythological value based stories, Arts & Crafts projects, Yoga, Sanskrit Vocabulary

Analysis of main personalities as we study the text in detail and understand how actions define character, how adherence to Dharma is portrayed in difficult situations.Vibhishana Gita (Keys to Success): Teaches children how to achieve success in the world by living a life that is rich in values. Emphasis is on the mind and how a disciplined mind achieves happiness and peace.

Children listen to the story of Ramayana and learn to comprehend the values that Sri Rama lived by. Coloring and drawing scenes, and following the trails of Sri Rama's journey with events and stories inspire children and develop their imagination.

Children learn why we have so many deities and how they are the symbols of the one Lord, who pervades all. These symbols teach us to live a life of discipline, harmony, fulfillment, and happiness.Where there is Dharma, there will be Victory: Discussion of Yaksha Prashnas and Yudhishtra's answers

Simple values like aspiration, brotherhood, cleanliness etc. are taught through animal stories and coloring. Through simple hands-on activities and demonstrations, children learn that just because something is not seen does not mean it is not there! Hence, the need to fix our mind.

Through this text children learn how a life lived as prescribed by the Hindu Samskaras can reduce stress and tension in life, easily setting and accomplishing lofty goals.Our Pledge: Discuss this beautiful work by Gurudev and how it provides a roadmap for responsible citizenship, engagement and upliftment of ourselves as well as society.

Have a backbone like a ruler and rule the world. Learn from Hanumanji's example - courage, strength, fearlessness, alertness, discipline, eloquence etc., as these qualities make us physically as well as mentally strong, and help us develop a majestic personality.

Bhagavad Gita discussion at the level of high school children: 6 chapters per year, completing all 18 chapters in 3 years. The essence of Bhagavad Gita is provided through interactive discussion of the teachings and how they can be applied to achieve both a successful and a peaceful life. A number of classroom activities are conducted to help the children reflect on their choices in everyday situations they face today in high school, and challenges they anticipate in college life away from their families.

Stories of Lord Vishnu's main avatars teach children how to measure happiness in this world and the right means to achieve it. They are taught how to develop discrimination between needs and wants, and responsibility by owning up to their choices and learning from them.

Lord Krishna's leelas teach children about sharing, self-discipline, and integrity. They are taught to introspect and observe themselves. Through the text My Twenty-four Teachers, they understand how all aspects of mother nature are selfless and giving, and how we must open our eyes to learn from teachers all around us.

Chinmaya Vrindavan Amrutavihar is a special program tailored for children, who are differently abled, to come together for social interaction, spiritual growth and learning. The children are introduced to stories from our Puranas, taught how to chant shlokas and sing bhajans, along with art & craft activities, yoga, breathing exercises and group discussions.   Classes meet on every Saturday during the Balavihar calendar year from 10.30 a.m. to 11.30 a.m.    For further information contact: amrutavihar@chinmayavrindavan.org

From Beginning until Virata Parva: Children listen to the story in detail and learn about this rich and complex epicWhy India is sacred? Our rich heritage & saints and sages are our treasure. Stories of selected Saints.

In-depth storytelling to expose children to this rich and complex epic. Complete MahabharathaLearn about the geography and culture of India through art, architecture, sacred places, temples etc.

Analysis of main personalities as we study the text in detail and understand how actions define character, how adherence to Dharma is portrayed in difficult situations.Vibhishana Gita (Keys to Success): Teaches children how to achieve success in the world by living a life that is rich in values. Emphasis is on the mind and how a disciplined mind achieves happiness and peace.

Mythological value based stories, Arts & Crafts projects, Yoga, Sanskrit Vocabulary

Children listen to the story of Ramayana and learn to comprehend the values that Sri Rama lived by. Coloring and drawing scenes, and following the trails of Sri Rama's journey with events and stories inspire children and develop their imagination.

Simple values like aspiration, brotherhood, cleanliness etc. are taught through animal stories and coloring. Through simple hands-on activities and demonstrations, children learn that just because something is not seen does not mean it is not there! Hence, the need to fix our mind.

Children learn why we have so many deities and how they are the symbols of the one Lord, who pervades all. These symbols teach us to live a life of discipline, harmony, fulfillment, and happiness.Where there is Dharma, there will be Victory: Discussion of Yaksha Prashnas and Yudhishtra's answers

Through this text children learn how a life lived as prescribed by the Hindu Samskaras can reduce stress and tension in life, easily setting and accomplishing lofty goals.Our Pledge: Discuss this beautiful work by Gurudev and how it provides a roadmap for responsible citizenship, engagement and upliftment of ourselves as well as society.

Have a backbone like a ruler and rule the world. Learn from Hanumanji's example - courage, strength, fearlessness, alertness, discipline, eloquence etc., as these qualities make us physically as well as mentally strong, and help us develop a majestic personality.

Bhagavad Gita discussion at the level of high school children: 6 chapters per year, completing all 18 chapters in 3 years. The essence of Bhagavad Gita is provided through interactive discussion of the teachings and how they can be applied to achieve both a successful and a peaceful life. A number of classroom activities are conducted to help the children reflect on their choices in everyday situations they face today in high school, and challenges they anticipate in college life away from their families.

Stories of Lord Vishnu's main avatars teach children how to measure happiness in this world and the right means to achieve it. They are taught how to develop discrimination between needs and wants, and responsibility by owning up to their choices and learning from them.

Lord Krishna's leelas teach children about sharing, self-discipline, and integrity. They are taught to introspect and observe themselves. Through the text My Twenty-four Teachers, they understand how all aspects of mother nature are selfless and giving, and how we must open our eyes to learn from teachers all around us.

Bhagavad Gita discussion at the level of high school children: 6 chapters per year, completing all 18 chapters in 3 years. The essence of Bhagavad Gita is provided through interactive discussion of the teachings and how they can be applied to achieve both a successful and a peaceful life. A number of classroom activities are conducted to help the children reflect on their choices in everyday situations they face today in high school, and challenges they anticipate in college life away from their families.

Stories of Lord Vishnu's main avatars teach children how to measure happiness in this world and the right means to achieve it. They are taught how to develop discrimination between needs and wants, and responsibility by owning up to their choices and learning from them.

Lord Krishna's leelas teach children about sharing, self-discipline, and integrity. They are taught to introspect and observe themselves. Through the text My Twenty-four Teachers, they understand how all aspects of mother nature are selfless and giving, and how we must open our eyes to learn from teachers all around us.

From Beginning until Virata Parva: Children listen to the story in detail and learn about this rich and complex epicWhy India is sacred? Our rich heritage & saints and sages are our treasure. Stories of selected Saints.

In-depth storytelling to expose children to this rich and complex epic. Complete MahabharathaLearn about the geography and culture of India through art, architecture, sacred places, temples etc.

Mythological value based stories, Arts & Crafts projects, Yoga, Sanskrit Vocabulary