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Chinmaya Mission Bala Vihar Children Chant the Bhagavad Gita with Utmost Faith

Chinmaya Mission Bala Vihar Children Chant the Bhagavad Gita with Utmost Faith

BY DISHA UDTHA, PHOTO BY RAJESH THATTE HOUSTON: On May 5th, 2019, Chinmaya Mission Houston held their annual Gita Chanting Competition to commemorate the birthday of Pujya Gurudev Swami Chinmayananda. It was well-known that Gurudev loved two things the most – children and the Bhagavad Gita. He also felt that children would be more inclined […]

Four Organizations Honored at World Hindu Congress 2018

Four Organizations Honored at World Hindu Congress 2018

By Manu Shah HOUSTON: The World Hindu Congress held from Sept. 7-9, 2018 in Chicago reaffirmed Swami’s Vivekananda’s message of universal love, peace, acceptance and service to humanity. In this context, it recognized and honored the substantial contributions of four organizations whose selfless volunteers have dedicated their lives in spreading these teachings of Hindu Dharma […]

Chinmaya Balavihar Houston Celebrates its Class of 2018

Chinmaya Balavihar Houston Celebrates its Class of 2018

By Satchitananda  HOUSTON: The most satisfying time is when one’s action fructifies. When the fruit is laden with innumerable seeds of future greatness, happiness becomes manifold. Each year, Chinmaya Mission Houston (CMH) witnesses such an event during the graduation ceremony of its Balavihar 12th graders. On Sunday, June 3rd, the Chinmaya family gathered to celebrate […]

Inspired Training Workshop for Bala Vihar Teachers

Inspired Training Workshop for Bala Vihar Teachers

By Satchitananda HOUSTON: During the weekend of August 19-20, 2017, Chinmaya Mission Houston hosted the much awaited Balavihar Teachers’ Training workshop that drew over 190 onsite and 150 online participants. The online live streaming feature was a first-time add-on to benefit teachers from other parts of the country. Acarya Darshana Nanavaty, fondly adored as Darshana […]

A Visionary University Empowers Contemporary Culture with Ancient Knowledge

A Visionary University Empowers Contemporary Culture with Ancient Knowledge

By Padmashree Rao HOUSTON: Where is that horizon where the present will prize the past, where science will seek spirituality, where technology will tweet tradition, and where the West will welcome the East? The vision unfolds at Chinmaya Vishwavidyapeeth, a unique University for Sanskrit and Indic Traditions, which opened its doors on the auspicious day […]

Chinmaya Prabha Rejoices in a Unique Dual Celebration

Chinmaya Prabha Rejoices in a Unique Dual Celebration

By Padmashree Rao HOUSTON: The Hindu way of life is marked by the constant remembrance of the ever present Divine through meaningful rituals such as japa, puja, and homa. Hindu Dharma infuses the celebration of every stage of life with inspired prayers and incessant gratitude. With that as the thematic backdrop, the huge Chinmaya family […]

A Happy Beginning for Chinmaya Bala Vihar

A Happy Beginning for Chinmaya Bala Vihar

By Padmashree Rao HOUSTON: Every new beginning, particularly in the path of knowledge, has a special aura — a magic that is tangible, and an importance so valuable. Such a special glow was clearly visible on September 11, when Bala Vihar reopened its doors at Chinmaya Prabha Houston to heartily welcome over a thousand precious […]

Chinmaya Prabha Celebrates its Class of 2016 Bala Vihar Graduates

Chinmaya Prabha Celebrates its Class of 2016 Bala Vihar Graduates

By Shalini Konde HOUSTON. When summer begins its bright shine, the spirit of graduation manifests everywhere, from the ripening acts of nature to the maturing landmarks of academic endeavors. As secular education in schools culminates after another year of learning, a new generation of graduates step into the wider world of higher collegiate learning to […]

Chinmaya Jyoti on Chinmaya Jayanti at Chinmaya Prabha

Chinmaya Jyoti on Chinmaya Jayanti at Chinmaya Prabha

By Padmashree Rao HOUSTON: Anticipation,  Arrival, Happiness unlimited – The AAH moments of an unforgettable centenary birthday event to culminate a greater Chinmaya movement. Pujya Gurudev’s own glory filled Chinmaya Prabha Houston when the brilliant joy of the Chinmaya Jyoti arrived on the beautiful morning of May 8, the most auspicious occasion of the centenary […]

Chinmaya Mission Houston Showcases a Festive Navaratri Garaba

Chinmaya Mission Houston Showcases a Festive Navaratri Garaba

By Vinod Sharma HOUSTON: Chinmaya Mission Houston‘s Navaratri celebration at the Stafford Civic Center on Friday, October 16, was a grand event. Over 1200 member families and their friends gathered together to spend the evening immersed in all the elements that make the social aspects of Navaratri memorable – the happy interactions, resonating music, energetic […]

Bala Vihar Houston Pledges, “Unto Him Our Best”

Bala Vihar Houston Pledges, “Unto Him Our Best”

By Padmashree Rao HOUSTON: They said it with words and music. They showed it with symbols. Spoken or symbolic, the essence was that of pure love. With happy faces, bright colors, beautiful flowers, glowing lamps, a poetic pledge, and a spirited presentation, the members of Chinmaya Mission Houston welcomed another new year of Bala Vihar […]

Houston Awaits “On a Quest” Screening

Houston Awaits “On a Quest” Screening

By Padmashree Rao HOUSTON: There is eager anticipation in the air as May 30, the date for the premiere of “On a Quest” in Houston, approaches. The much-acclaimed biopic of Swami Chinmayananda, who is revered as Pujya Gurudev by Chinmaya Mission worldwide, promises to be an inspiring, introspective journey. It will be a nostalgic reminder […]

Chinmaya Mission Houston Celebrates Mahasivaratri

Chinmaya Mission Houston Celebrates Mahasivaratri

By Rajesh Thatte If you are wondering if devotion and dedication can overcome tough situation, look no further than Chinmaya Mission Houston’s (CMH) celebration of Mahasivaratri on February 17. In spite of cold weather, thousands of devotees attended Sri Saumyakasi Sivalaya to experience bliss, offer their prayers to Lord Siva and to receive His blessings. […]

Dipavali Puja: Celebrations Lit with Chinmaya Spirit

 By Padmashree Rao HOUSTON: Dipavali has a greater meaning to the Indians who have left the shores of India. Beyond the sparkling lights, the smiling faces, the colorful Indian clothes, the weekend get-togethers, the enthusiastic wishes, and all the joyful celebrations, the immensely popular festival is a symbol of cultural and spiritual identity in lands […]

Chinmaya Mission Celebrates Navratri

Chinmaya Mission Celebrates Navratri

By Uma Aggarwal and  Vinod Sharma HOUSTON: Navratri means nine nights which are dedicated to Mother – the Adi Sakti. This beautiful festival comes every year but just like the rising sun has a new charm every single day, similarly year after year it flourishes the devotees’ hearts with new enthusiasm and devotion. Friday night marked […]

Learning Samskrtam with Laughter A Novel Approach to an Ancient Language

Learning Samskrtam with Laughter  A Novel Approach to an Ancient Language

By Padmashree rao HOUSTON: Even Lord Ganesa must have been smiling when an audience of all ages waited with curiosity on August 29, that Friday evening of Ganesa Caturthi. It was the introductory class of the “Easy Sanskrit (Sulabha Samskrtam)” camp in the Chinmaya Smrti hall at Chinmaya Prabha, Houston. Soon, curiosity melted into light-hearted […]

Training Teachers for a Fulfilling Bala Vihar at Chinmaya Mission

By Padmashree Rao HOUSTON: Chinmaya Bala Vihar teachers from several centers in North America assembled enthusiastically on the morning of June 28, at the Sarasvati Nilayam in Chinmaya Prabha, Houston. The occasion was the much- anticipated, comprehensive curriculum training program by Acarya Darshana Nanavaty of Chinmaya Mission Houston. After dedicating the day to Gurudev with […]

Graduation Ceremony at Chinmaya Mission Houston

Graduation Ceremony at Chinmaya Mission Houston

By Shalini Konde HOUSTON: June 8, a beautiful morning of joy, hope and goodwill, heralded the 2014 graduation day of Chinmaya Mission Bala Vihar. The 27 children from class of 2014 congregated early in Smrti Hall with their families and friends and the day began with photo sessions for the graduating class arrayed in bright […]