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Chinmaya mission
Central JERSEY
ChInmaya VrINDAVAN
Balavihar
Handbook
2015-16
Celebrating 100 years of
Gurudev HH Swami Chinmayananda
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HARI OM!
Dear Children,
From the Lord, when we reached here, we
came as a good child of light.
But as we live among others, the animal in us
comes up and we become bad children of dark-
ness.
To avoid this fall, we must always remember the
great Lord of Love, the flute player of Jamuna
(Yamuna) banks.
Balavihar is meant for this.
With the song of the glorious Lord in your heart, grow to be great men and
women of our country. The country needs you; you deserve a great coun-
try."
-Swami Chinmayananda
Dear Parents,
"Children are lamps to be lit, not vessels to be filled. Children are the archi-
tects of the future world. They are the builders of humanity. It is the most
sacred task of parents as well as teachers to mould their lives in accordance
with the sublime Indian tradition. The seeds of spiritual values should be
sown in young hearts and the condition should be made favorable for its
sprouting and steady growth by the exercise of proper control and disci-
pline. Cared for with warmth of love and affection, such a tree shall blossom
forth flowers of Brotherhood, Universal Love, Peace, Bliss, Beauty and Per-
fection".
-Swami Chinmayananda
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HARI OM!
The greatest boon given by Pujya Gurudev
Swami Chinmayananda to the younger gener-
ation is Balavihar.
Balavihar provides a spiritual and cultural ori-
entation to the children of the modern age.
The rationale of the Balavihars as elucidated
by Pujya Gurudev Tejomayanandaji in the
"March of the future" talk is summarized
below:
To train the children and inculcate in them the reverence for
our ancient culture, and inspire them to live up to it with cor-
rect understanding.
· To create self-confidence to serve and act cheerfully.
· To generate a true affection in all contacts, inculcate person-
al discipline and a true spirit of leadership.
· To mould their capacity to express and assert their individu-
ality.
· To bring out their dormant faculties and detect defects; culti-
vate and improve their creative abilities.
· To help children to develop a healthy resistance against
temptations in the atmosphere in which they grow.
· To provide an atmosphere to grow with noble ideals, healthy
emotions and physical discipline.
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September 2015
Blessed Self, Hari Om! Salutations! It gives me great pleasure to welcome you to the Chinmaya Mission’s
Weekend programs: the Balavihar, Yuva Kendra, Adult Study Group and
Language classes – at Chinmaya Vrindavan. As indicated previously,
our programs will be established in three sessions, plus one for languages.
The tremendous growth and success of the Balavihar, Yuva Kendra, the
Adult Study Group and Language Classes program is made possible by our
volunteers who work tirelessly to provide constant enrichment and learn-
ing for children and adults. The impact of Eastern and Western cultures
on our families brings about many challenges and opportunities for chil-
dren growing up in America and parents raising families in America. We
have seen the long term benefits of active participation in Balavihar and
Adult Study Group make a big difference in enriching families and our
community.
As Pujya Guruji Swami Tejomayanandaji has put it, “the purpose of Balavihar is to prepare our children to
live their lives fully; to learn how to face life as it comes to them as well as creating a life that they want.
Balavihar should give them both roots and wings.” As such, we believe that the Balavihar, Yuva Kendra,
and Adult Study Group program is essential to spiritual and cultural growth, and we are pleased that the
program includes, but is not limited to, the following:
1. A grade based program that is tuned to the mental and intellectual growth of our children. 2. An enriching program for the entire family regardless of the number of children, parents, grand-
parents 3. A dynamic program that offers numerous opportunities to explore our children’s talents in mu-
sic, drama and the performing arts - based on the wisdom of Vedanta contained in our scriptures 4. Celebration of major festivals, such as Mahasivaratri, Diwali, Rama Navami, etc., and our Annual
Geeta Chanting Competition (for children and adults) and our Annual Geeta Essay Competition (for older children)
5. Numerous service activities such as Anna Danam, CORD Walk-a-thon, and other community ser-vice projects
6. Specialized skill building programs like Math Club, teaching young students with the help of young student volunteer teachers thus enriching both in the process
We continue to improve the program so that everyone (children and adults) can obtain the maximum bene-
fit. For example, we plan to continue our program of bringing Samskritam and other languages to our chil-
dren, youth, and adults, offer interactive seminars on topics such as parenting, youth-parent relationships,
revitalizing our adult study group classes, and expand upon the existing seva/service activities through ad-
ditional community service projects.
Pujya Gurudev, Swami Chinmayanandaji, greatly stressed developing a strong identity for children and
adults alike. He was a master with great vision and He believed that religion and the inquiry into the Divine
provided the substance for unification and the true recipe for happiness. I encourage you to share the Mis-
sion’s programs with other families and let them also benefit through their participation.
Welcoming you with Prem and Om!
Swami Shantananda
Resident Acharya
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Grade
Curriculum /
Grade
Curriculum /
Toddlers –“
&
Pre-K
Assorted Bhajans, Shlokas, and, Arts & Crafts projects –
* Parent’s presence is required in class.
Grade 5
Symbolism in
Lingashtakam
Aarti (MP: 22) Student Handbook: One Lord So Many Forms
Grade 6
1. India The Sacred 2. Why do
Maha Lakshmi
Shiva Sto-
tram
Chinmaya Student Handbook: Saints of India Why do We?
KG
Alphabet
Ganesha Sharanam (MP:
Subramanyam (MP*:
Daily Prayers (MP:
Chinmaya Mission Pledge Student Handbooks:
Alphabet
Grade 7
1. P.O. Box to Mr. God
2. Keys To Success
Ramcharitmanas
Ajam
Shiva Manasa Puja Student Handbook: Values from Bhagavad Geeta Ch.13
Grade 1
Bala Atma Nivasi Ram (MP:
Raghupathi
Rama Nama Tarakam (MP: Student Handbooks:
Bala Ramayan
Grade 8
1. Yato Dharmah, Tato 2. Mahabharata
Madhuraashtakam (MP: Student Handbooks: Mahabharata -
Grade 2
Sri Hanuman, The Super
Prema Mudita Manase (MP: 67)
Anjaneya Raghuveera (MP: 21)
Veera
Amrutam dehi Student Handbooks:
Superman Hanuman
Grade 9
Hindu
Gayatri
Shanthi paaTham
Vidya Mahima Student Handbooks: Hindu Culture – An Introduction
Grade 3
Bala
Radhe Radhe Radhe (MP:
Guru Stotram
Dashavatara Stotram Student Handbooks: Bala Bhagavatam
Grade 10-12
Bhagavat Geeta – 3
Year 1: Chapters 1 -
Year 2: Chapters 7 –
Year 3: Chapters 13 – Student Handbooks:
The Holy Geeta Geeta for Yuva
Grade 4
Krishna Krishna My 24
Pranamya Shirasa
Guru Stotram
Achutam Keshavam Student Handbooks: Twenty Four Preceptors Bala Bhagavatam
All Grades
* All students are required to have a copy of My Prayers (MP) textbook.
Bhagavad Geeta
Please refer to Geeta
Flyer for the be studied
Balavihar Curriculum Details
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Monthly Schedule
Monthly Stage Pro-
gram
(across all sessions)
Seva Projects Anna Danam Bhiksha w/Swamiji
(across all sessions)
Sep
2015
Grade 6 SUN AM
Grades 9-12
SUN PM
Grades 8-12
Grade 3
Oct
2015
Grades 3 SUN PM
Grades 4-7
FRI
Grades 8-12
Grades 2
Nov
2015
Grade 2 SUN PM
Grades 8-12
FRI
Grades 4-7
Grade 1
Dec
2015
Tod & PreK FRI
Grades 8-12
SUN AM
Grades 9-12
Grade KG
Jan
2016
Grade KG SUN AM
Grades 3-5
SUN AM
Grades 6-8
Tod & PreK
Feb
2016
Grades 7 & 8 SUN AM
Grades Tod-2
SUN PM
Grades Tod-3
Grades 9-12
Mar
2016
Grade 5 SUN AM
Grades 6-8
FRI
Grades Tod-3
Grade 4
Apr
2016
Grades 4 SUN PM
Grades Tod-3
SUN AM
Grades Tod-2
Grades 5 & 6
May
2016
Grade 9-12 FRI
Grades Tod-3
SUN AM
Grades 3-5
Grade 7 & 8
Jun
2016
Grade 8 FRI
Grades 4-7
SUN PM
Grades 4-7
Adult Study Groups
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Adult study groups
Mere listening will not add to your beauty. These ideas are to be reflected upon deeply and digested slowly. This process is hastened only when you discuss what you have studied with others. Study Groups constitute the heart of our Mission
—-Swami Chinmayananda
The table below describes the details of the topics that would be discussed in the respective adult study groups
Self Unfoldment
By
Swami Chinmayananda
The book Self Unfoldment written by Pujya Swami Chinmayananda is an extensive manual that elucidates the whole topic of Vedanta in simple layman’s language. The book is filled with simple examples which illustrate complex Vedantic concepts like BMI chart, Karma, Gunas, Pancha Kosha, meditation and many other topics. Every chapter ends with with a set of questions and references for further reading from the Holy Bhagavad Gita, Upanishads and other Vedantic texts. The greatness of this book lies in the fact that it does not only discuss Vedantic philosophies academically but also provides real life examples of how this philosophy can be applied in real life by the aspirant to gain the ultimate happiness which is within us. Anyone who reads and absorbs the contents of this book gets a very firm footing on the spiritual path and his/her doubts vanish due to the simple handling of topics.
Tattva Bodha
By
Adi Shankaracharya
Vedanta is the science of life and when properly understood and applied, is the an-swer to the problem of human suffering. Tattva Bodha is a prakarana grantha, written in simple samskritham, provides clear definitions of Vedantic terms like nitya, anitya, viveka, vairagya, maya etc.
It also clearly defines the necessary preparation a student of Vedanta must undertake to truly benefit from this knowledge. The sum total of all Vedantic analysis is present-ed vividly in this book to gain the above objectives.
Session Text Sevaks
FRI1900
Bhagavad Gita Ch 1 & 2 Venkat Krishnaswamy, Rajan Narayanaswamy
Upadesa Saram Raji Edamadaka, N. Madhusudan
SUN915
Tatva Bodha Keshavamurthy, Narasimha Pinniti
Upadesa Saram Hari Srinivasan, Raju Kakani
Vision of Bhagavad Gita Natarajan Srinivasan, Diwakar Sarwadnya
SUN1245
Self Unfoldment A. Manikandan, Sai Narasimhan
Kindle Life Ravi Ranganathan, Rabindra Gaan
Bhagavad Gita Ch 3 & 4 Vasu Ranganathan, V. Shamasundar
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Adult Study groups—Topics contd...
Upadesa Saram
By
Ramana Maharshi
Upadesa Saram, literally meaning ‘essence of all teaching’ is a profound book written by Bhagavan Ramana Maharshi. It summarizes the paths of Karma, Bhakti, Ashtanga and Jnana Yoga. Ramana Maharshi was undoubtedly one of the greatest sages of the 20th century whose influence spread far and wide. Upadesa Saram brings out the simple message of the Maharshi in a pithy and beautiful manner.
Bhagavad Geeta Commentary
by
Swami Chinmayananda
If the Upanishads are the text books of philosophical principles discussing man, world and God, the Bhagavad Geeta is a handbook of instructions as to how every human being can come to live the subtle philosophical principlaes in the actual work-a-day world. Srimad Bhagavad Geeta, the Divine song of the Lord, occurs in the Bhisma Parva of the Mahabharata. This great hand-book of practical living marked a positive revolution in Hinduism and inaugu-rated a Hindu renaissance for the ages that followed the Puranic era.
Vision of Bhagavad Gita
By
Swami Tejomayananda
This illuminating commentary by Swami Tejomayananda on selected verses from Bhagavad Gita shows how inner wisdom enables us to maintain mental balance while dynamically acting in the world. His teachings are profound, yet simple, but above all relevant in today's world. He guides us on how to base our choices on the vision Oneness and Truth so that we can revitalize and enliven every aspect of our lives.
Kindle Life
By
Swami Chinmayananda
A preliminary text of Vedantic studies, this work lays a very good foundation for all advanced studies. Full of guidance for right living, the book inspires every reader to pursue true spirituality. The language here is simple, yet forceful. Avoiding Technical jargon, Pujya Gurudev initiates us into the essen-tials of a higher, value-based life. Organized into over thirty lessons or es-says, the material here is ideal for a novice. Of course, advanced students would also find the teachings here very refreshing.
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What can participating families expect?
1. Active leadership from our resident Acharyas, Swami Shantanandaji and Swami Siddhanan-
daji.
2. Knowledgeable and helpful volunteers to assist with questions and concerns.
3. Vibrant, punctual, and efficient operations of all Balavihar and Adult Study Group classes
with Vedantic-based instruction.
4. Reasonable efforts to disseminate pertinent information about Balavihar/Adult Study Group
and other programs via email, web posting (chinmayavrindavan.org), verbal announce-
ments, text messaging, and social media, in a timely and efficient manner.
5. On-site availability of essential books and related items.
6. Celebration of some traditional Hindu Festivals and other events, in accordance with the
rules of the facility.
7. Chinmaya Mission Tristate Center (CMTC) may record Balavihar activities using various for-
mats (e.g., still/video camera, etc.) for the purpose of promoting its programs.
8. CMTC will make every reasonable effort to work with parents to try and accommodate their
children with special needs. However, if a mutually acceptable solution cannot be reached,
CMTC reserves the right to decline/rescind registration.
9. CMTC reserves the right to decline/rescind Balavihar registration if these guidelines are not
followed.
What is expected of the children?
1. Raise your hand when speaking or asking questions during class or speak with your teacher
after class.
2. Bring your copy of the “My Prayers” booklet, notebook and pen to each session (younger
children may require crayons, etc. for arts & crafts projects), and any other required books/
items requested by the Balavihar teacher.
3. Actively and attentively participate in class and during scheduled festivals/other events.
4. Make the necessary effort to prepare for an upcoming class or event. Such preparation will
be limited to minimize conflicts with regular academic commitments.
5. Be silent during appropriate times and participate in Aarti and pledge.
6. No bullying. Any form of bullying confirmed by the CMTC will not be tolerated. Should such
an incident occur, CMTC reserves the right to take action up to and including declining /
rescinding balavihar registration.
.
Balavihar Guidelines and expectations
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What is required of all parents/adults?
1. Complete online registration and payment within 1 week of joining the program. All participants
attending Balavihar must be registered online.
2. Arrive 5 minutes before for your respective sessions (i.e., 9:10 for classes starting at 9:15 etc.)
and stay through the program. Facility requirements may include locking outside doors with entry
facilitated only by CMTC volunteers for 10 minutes prior to and following designated program start
times.
3. Parents/Adults should remain at the facility during Balavihar. CMTC offers multiple
adult study group classes, prayer hall is accessible, and there are numerous volunteer-
ing opportunities available during Balavihar. Please see your Balavihar session coordi-
nator for additional details.
4. At all times, except in the classroom, children attending Balavihar are the responsibility of their
parents or the emergency contact listed during online registration. Insurance regulations may re-
quire CMTC to conduct exercises such as fire drills. In the event of such exercises or any actual
emergencies, parents must be on site and immediately available to receive their children.
5. Any request to decline participation in the CMTC’s efforts to record its programs must be made in
writing with an explanation provided for consideration.
6. Parents whose children have special needs must notify the CMTC in writing for consideration prior
to submitting their online registration.
7. Discuss any concerns or suggested improvements to the program with a member of the volunteer
team (e.g., your child’s Balavihar teacher volunteer, Study Group lead, or the Balavihar session
coordinator).
8. Treat property with care: keep it clean and help your children understand the same.
9. Adhere to parking and traffic instructions provided by CMTC volunteers.
10. Members hold harmless all CMTC volunteers, directors and officers.
What is requested of the parents/adults?
1. Take an active interest in your children’s classes and support their participation in events and also
be part of the adult study group.
2. Make every effort to stay for Aarti, pledge, and prasad.
3. Check to make sure you are receiving all the information regarding the upcoming Balavihar and
other events including any last minute cancellations due to bad weather (e.g., when there is signif-
icant snow, ice, hail, rain), other emergencies, etc. through email.
What can parents/adults do to help?
1. Volunteer for activities. We have several opportunities to support this wonderful cause. To name a
few: Balavihar Registration Admin help, Geeta Yagna preparations, Festival planning, CORD USA
and other seva projects
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गजाननं भतूगणादिसेवित ं
कवित्थजम्बूफलसारभवितम् ।
उमासुतं शोकविनाशकारणं
नमावम विघ्नेश्वरिाििङ्कजम् ॥
gajānanaṁ bhūtagaṇādisevitaṁ
kapitthajambūphalasārabhakṣitam
umāsutaṁ śokavināśakāraṇaṁ
namāmi vighneśvarapādapaṅkajam
He who has the face of an
elephant, who is worshipped by the bhootha ganam, who eats kapitha and jambu
fruits, who is the son of God-dess Uma, who alleviates the sorrow in us, Oh! Lord Vigh-neshwara, we offer our salu-tations at your lotus feet.
श्री गुरुस्तोत्रम Srī Gurustotram
अखण्डमण्डलाकारं
व्याप्तं येन चराचरम् ।
तत्िि ंिर्शशतं येन
तस्मै श्रीगुरिे नमः ॥१॥
akhaṇḍa-maṇḍalākaraṁ
vyāptaṁ yena carācaram
tatpadaṁ darśitam yena
tasmai śrī-gurave namaḥ (1)
Salutations are to that Guru who showed me the abode; the one who is to be known, whose form is the entire uni-
verse, and by whom all the
movables and immovables are pervaded.
अज्ञानवतवमरान्धस्य
ज्ञानाञ् जनशलाकया ।
चिुरुन्मीवलतं येन
तस्मै श्रीगुरिे नम: ॥२॥
ajñānatimirāndhasya
jñānāñjana śalākayā
cakṣurunmīlitaṁ yena
tasmai śrī-gurave namaḥ (2)
Salutations are to that Guru who opened the eye of one blind due to the darkeness (cover) of ignorance with a
needle coated with the oint-ment of knowledge.
गुरुर्ब्रह्मा गुरुर्शिषणुः
गुरुििेो महशे् िरः ।
गुरुरेि िरं र्ब्ह्म
तस्मै श्रीगुरिे नमः ॥३॥
gururbrahmā gururviṣṇuḥ
gururdevo maheśvaraḥ
gurureva paraṁ brahma
tasmai śrī-gurave namaḥ (3)
Salutations are to that Guru who is the Creator, Sustain-er, and Destroyer; who is the Limitless One.
वचन्मयं व्यावि यत्सिं
त्रैलोक्यं सचराचरम् ।
तत्िि ंिर्शशतं येन
तस्मै श्रीगुरिे नमः ॥५॥
cinmayaṁ vyāpi yatsarvaṁ
trailokyaṁ sacarācām
tatpadaṁ darśitaṁ yena
tasmai śrī-gurave namaḥ (5)
Salutations are to that Guru who showed me the One to be known, who is the Aware-ness pervading the movable
and immovable in the three worlds (waking, dream, and deep sleep).
त्िमेि माता च विता त्िमेि
त्िमेि बन्धुश् च सखा त्िमेि ।
त्िमेि विद्या द्रविणं त्िमेि
त्िमेि सिं मम ििेििे ॥१४॥
tvameva mātā ca pitā tvameva
tvameva bandhuśca sakhā tvameva
tvameva vidyā draviṇaṁ tvameva
tvameva sarvaṁ mama devadeva (14)
Oh! God of all Gods! You alone are my mother, father, kinsman, friend, the knowledge, and wealth. You
are everything to me.
ॐ सह नािित ु
सह नौ भुनकु्त
सह िीयं करिािह।ै
तेजवस्ि नािधीतमस्तु।
मा विविषािह।ै
ॐ शावन्तः शावन्तः शावन्तः॥
om saha nāvavatu
saha nau bhunaktu
saha vīryaṁ karavāvahai
tejasvi nāvadhītamastu
mā vidviṣāvahai
om śāntiḥ śāntiḥ śāntiḥ
May He Protect us May He cause us to enjoy May we exert together May our studies be thorough
& faithful May we never quarrel with each other. Om Peace, Peace, Peace.
Recommended starting prayers for adult study groups
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॥ गीताध्यानम् ॥ || gītādhyānam ||
ॐ िाथारय प्रवतबोवधतां भगिता नारायणेन स्ियम् व्यासेन ग्रवथतां िुराणमुवनना मध्ये महाभारतम् । अितैामृतिर्शषणीं भगितीम् अष्टािशाध्यावयनीम् अम्ब त्िाम् अनुसन्िधावम भगिद् गीते भििवेषणीम् ॥
Om pārthāya pratibodhitāṁ bhagavatā nārāyaṇena svayam
vyāsena grathitāṁ purāṇamuninā madhye mahābhāratam |
advaitāmṛtavarṣiṇīṁ bhagavatīm aṣṭādaśādhyāyinīm
amba tvām anusandadhāmi bhagavadgīte bhavadveṣiṇīm ||
नमोस्तुते व्यास विशालबुद्ध ेफुल्लारविन्िायतित्रनेत्र । येन त्िया भारततैलिूणरः प्रज्िावलतो ज्ञानमयः प्रिीिः ॥
namostute vyāsa viśālabuddhe phullāravindāyatapatranetra |
yena tvayā bhāratatailapūrṇaḥ prajvālito jñānamayaḥ pradīpaḥ ||
प्रिन्निाररजाताय तोत्रिेत्रैकिाणये । ज्ञानमुद्राय कृषणाय गीतामृतिहु ेनमः ॥
prapannapārijātāya totravetraikapāṇaye |
jñānamudrāya kṛṣṇāya gītāmṛtaduhe namaḥ ||
सिोिवनषिो गािो िोग्धा गोिालनन्िनः । िाथो ित्सः सुधीभोक्ता िगु्धं गीतामृतं महत् ॥
sarvopaniṣado gāvo dogdhā gopālanandanaḥ |
pārtho vatsaḥ sudhīrbhoktā dugdhaṁ gītāmṛtaṁ mahat ||
िसुििेसुतं ििें कंसचाणूरमिरनम् । ििेकीिरमानन्ि ंकृषणं िन्ि ेजगद् गुरुम् ॥
vasudevasutaṁ devaṁ kaṁsacāṇūramardanam |
devakīparamānandaṁ kṛṣṇaṁ vande jagadgurum ||
भीषमद्रोणतटा जयद्रथजला गान्धारनीलोिला शल्यग्राहिती कृिेण िहनी कणेन िेलाकुला । अश्वत्थामविकणरघोरमकरा ियुोधनािर्शतनी सोत्तीणार खलु िाण्डिै रणनिी कैितरकः केशिः ॥
bhīṣmadroṇataṭā jayadrathajalā gāndhāranīlopalā
śalyagrāhavatī kṛpeṇa vahanī karṇena velākulā |
aśvatthāmavikarṇaghoramakarā duryodhanāvartinī
sottīrṇā khalu pāṇḍavai raṇanadī kaivartakaḥ keśavaḥ ||
िाराशयरिचस्सरोजममलं गीताथरगन्धोत्कटम् नानाख्यानककेसरं हररकथा सम्बोधनाबोवधतम् । लोके सज्जन षड्ििरैहरहः िेिीयमानं मुिा भूयात् भारतिङ्कजं कवलमलप्रध्िंवस नः शे्रयसे॥
pārāśaryavacassarojamamalaṁ gītārthagandhotkaṭam
nānākhyānakakesaraṁ harikathā sambodhanābodhitam |
loke sajjana ṣaḍpadairaharahaḥ pepīyamānaṁ mudā
bhūyāt bhāratapaṅkajaṁ kalimalapradhvaṁsi naḥ śreyase ||
मूकं करोवत िाचालं िङ्गुं लङ्घयते वगररम् । यत्कृिा तमह ंिन्ि ेिरमानन्िमाधिम् ॥
mūkaṁ karoti vācālaṁ paṅguṁ laṅghayate girim |
yatkṛpā tamahaṁ vande paramānandamādhavam ||
यं र्ब्ह्मा िरुणेन्द्ररुद्रमरुतः स्तुन्िवन्त दिव्यैः स्तिैः िेिःै साङ्गििक्रमोिवनषिःै गायवन्त यं सामगाः। ध्यानिवस्थततद् गतने मनसा िश्यवन्त यं योवगनः यस्यान्तं न वििःु सुरासरुगणाः ििेाय तस्मै नमः॥
yaṁ brahmā varuṇendrarudramarutaḥ stunvanti divyaiḥ stavaiḥ
vedaiḥ sāṅgapadakramopaniṣadaiḥ gāyanti yaṁ sāmagāḥ |
dhyānāvasthitatadgatena manasā paśyanti yaṁ yoginaḥ
yasyāntaṁ na viduḥ surāsuragaṇāḥ devāya tasmai namaḥ ||
Recommended starting prayers for adult study groups (cont’d..)
For Bhagavad Gita adult study groups chanting of Gita Dhyanam is also recommended.
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Devanagari Transliteration English Translation
ॐ जय जगदीश हरे स्वामी जय जगदीश हरे ... भक्तजनो के संकट दासजनो के संकट क्षण मे दरू करे । ॐ जय जगदीश हरे ...
Om jaya Jagdisa hare Swāmi* jaya Jagadiśa hare Bhakta jano ke sankata Dāsa jano ke sankata Kśana men dūra kare Om jaya Jagadiśa hare
Oh Lord of the whole Universe Mighty Lord of the whole Universe The agonies of devotees The sorrows of devotees In an instant, you make these go
away Oh Lord of the whole Universe
जो ध्यावे फल पावे द ुःख बिनसे मन का–स्वामी स ख संपतत घर आवे (२) कष्ट ममटे तन का । ॐ जय जगदीश हरे ...
Jo dhyāve phala pāve Dukha bina se mana kā Swami dukha bina se mana kā Sukha sampati ghara āve (2) Kashta mite tana kā Om jaya Jagadiśa hare
He who's immersed in devotion With a mind without sadness Lord, with a mind without sadness Joy, prosperity enter the home A body free of problems Oh Lord of the whole Universe
मातपपता त म मेरे शरण कहूूँ मै ककसकी–स्वामी त म बिन और न दजूा त म बिन और न कोई आशा करूँ मै जजसकी । ॐ जय जगदीश हरे ...
Mātā pitā tuma mere Śarana kahun main kiski—
Swami Tuma bina aura na dūjā Tuma bina aura na koi Āśā karūn mai jiski Om jaya Jagadiśa hare
You are my Mother and Father Whom should I take refuge with—
Lord Without you, there is no other Without you, there is no other For whom I would wish Oh Lord of the whole Universe
त म पूरन परमात्मा त म अन्तयाामी–स्वामी पार ब्रह्म परमेश्वर (२) त म सिके स्वामी । ॐ जय जगदीश हरे ...
Tuma pūrana Paramātmā Tuma Antarayāmi Swāmi tuma Antarayāmi Pāra Brahma Parameshwara (2) Tuma saba ke swāmi Om jaya Jagadiśa hare
You are the ancient great soul, You are the indweller Lord, you are the indweller Perfect, Absolute, Supreme God You are the Lord of everyone, Oh Lord of the whole Universe
त म करणा के सागर त म पालनकताा–स्वामी ... मैं मूरख खल कामी मैं सेवक त म स्वामी कृपा करो भरता । ॐ जय जगदीश हरे ...
Tuma karunā ke sāgara
Tuma pālana kartā
Swāmi tuma pālana kartā
Mai mūrakh khalakhāmi
Mai sevaka tuma swāmi
Kripā karo Bhartā
Om jaya Jagadiśa hare
You are an ocean of mercy
You are the protector
Lord, you are the protector
I am a simpleton with wrong wishes,
I am a servant and you are the Lord
Oh Lord, Grant me your divine grace
Oh Lord of the Universe
Aarti
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Devanagari Transliteration English Translation
त म हो एक अगोचर सि के प्राणपती–स्वामी ... ककस पवध ममलूूँ दयामय ककस पवध ममलूूँ कृपामय त मको मैं क मती । ॐ जय जगदीश हरे ...
Tuma ho eka agochara Saba ke prānapati Swāmi saba ke prānapati Kisa vidh milūn dayāmaya Kisa vidh milūn krupāmaya Tuma ko main kumati Om jaya Jagadiśa hare
You are the one unseen of all living beings The Lord of all living beings Grant me a glimpse Grant me a glimpse Guide me along the path to thee, Oh Lord of the Universe
दीनिन्ध द ुःख हरता त म रक्षक मेरे–स्वामी ... अपने हाथ उठाओ अपने चरन िढाओ व्दार पडा मैं तरेे । ॐ जय जगदीश हरे ...
Dīna bandhu dukha harata Tum rakshak mere Swāmi tum rakshak mere Apane hāth uthao Apane charan baghāo Dwāra padā main tere Om jaya Jagadiśa hare
Friend of the helpless and feeble Benevolent saviour of all Lord, benevolent saviour of all Lift up your hand Offer me thy refuge At thy feet Oh Lord of the Universe
पवषय पवकार ममटाओ पाप हरो देवा–स्वामी ... श्रद्धा भजक्त िढाओ श्रद्धा पे्रम िढाओ संतन की सेवा । ॐ जय जगदीश हरे ...
Vishaya vikāra mitāvo Pāpa haro Devā Swāmi pāpa haro Devā Shradhā bhakti badhāo Shradhā prem badhāo Santana ki sevā Om jaya Jagadiśa hare
Removing earthly desires Defeating sin, Supreme Soul, Lord, defeating sin With all my Faith and devotion Oh Lord, With all my faith and devo-
tion In Eternal Service Unto Thee, Oh Mighty Lord of the whole Universe
तन मन धन सि तरेा सि क छ है तरेा–स्वामी ... तरेा तूझको अपाण (२) क्या लागे मेरा । ॐ जय जगदीश हरे ...
Tana mana dhan sab tera Sab kuch hai tera- Swāmi sab
kuch hai tera Tera tujhko ar-
pan (2) Kya lage mera | Om jaya Jagadiśa hare
My body, mind and wealth is all yours Oh Lord my everything is yours I surrender everything to you because
nothing after all is really mine Oh Mighty Lord of the whole Universe
ॐ जय जगदीश हरे स्वामी जय जगदीश हरे ... भक्तजनो के संकट दासजनो के संकट क्षण मे दरू करे । ॐ जय जगदीश हरे ...
Om jaya Jagdisa hare Swāmi* jaya Jagadiśa hare Bhakta jano ke sankata Dāsa jano ke sankata Kśana men dūra kare Om jaya Jagadiśa hare
Oh Lord of the whole Universe Mighty Lord of the whole Universe The agonies of devotees The sorrows of devotees In an instant, you make these go
away Oh Lord of the whole Universe
Aarti
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Sri Chinmaya Aarthi Sri Chinmaya Aarthi
आरतत श्री चचन्मय सदग रकी ददव्यरप म रतत करणाकी ... आरतत सदग रकी ... चरणों म ेउनके शान्ती समाये शरणागतकी भ्रान्ती ममटाये पाप ताप संताप हरणकी ... आरतत सदग रकी ... वेद उपनीषद गीता को गाया धमा सनातन कफरस ेजगाया श ध्द तनती पप्रती शंकरकी ... आरतत सदग रकी ... मसध्दिारीके तपो भ मीम ेतनत्य पवराजे ग र हमारे भक्त ह्रदय आनंद स्तोञकी ... आरतत सदग रकी ...
Arati Sri Chinmaya Sadguru ki Diyvaroopa mooruti karuna ki … Arati Sadguru ki … Charanon me unake shanti samaye Sharanagath ki bhraanthi mitaaye Paap taap santaap haran ki … Arati Sadguru ki … Ved Upanishad aur geeta ko gaaya Dharama sanaathana phir se jagaaya Shuddha neeti preeti shankar ki … Arati Sadguru ki … Siddhabari ke tapo bhoomi me Nitya viraaje Guru hamare Bhakta hridaya anand srota ki … Arati Sadguru ki …
Devanagari Transliteration English Translation
ॐ सवेषा ंस्वजस्तभावत । सवेषां शाजन्तभावत ॥ सवेषां पूण ंभवत । सवेषां मंगलं भवत ॥
Om Sarveśām Svastir Bhavatu Sarveśām Sāntir Bhavatu Sarveśām Poornam Bhavatu Sarveśām Mangalam Bhavatu
Om
May there be wellness for all
May all be peaceful
May all be complete
Let there be auspiciousness eve-
rybody.
सवे भवन्त स खखनुः सवे सन्त तनरामयाुः। सवे भद्राखण पश्यन्त मा कजश्चद् द ुःखभाग ्भवेत॥्
sarve bhavantu sukhinaḥ
sarve santu nirāmayāḥ
sarve bhadrāṇi paśyantu
mā kaścid duḥkhabhāg bhavet
May all be happy
May all be healthy
May all see auspiciousness
May none suffer
असतो मा सद्गमय। तमसो मा ज्योततगामय। मतृ्योमाा अमतंृ गमय।
asato mā sadgamaya
tamaso mā jyotirgamaya
mṛtyormā amṛtaṁ gamaya
From the untruth lead me to truth; From darkness lead me to light; From death lead me to im-mortality.
ॐ पूणामदुः पूणाममदं पूणाात ्पूणाम दच्यत।े पूणास्य पूणामादाय पूणामेवावमशष्यत॥े ॐ शाजन्तुः शाजन्तुः शाजन्तुः॥ हरीुः ॐ श्री ग रुभ्यो नमुः हरीुः ॐ
om
pūrṇamadaḥ pūrṇamidaṁ
pūrṇāt pūrṇamudacyate
pūrṇasya pūrṇamādāya
pūrṇamevāvaśiṣyate
om śāntiḥ śāntiḥ śāntiḥ
harih om
shree gurubhyo namah
harih om
Om That Brahman is fullness;
this apparent creation is full-
ness. From Brahman the crea-
tion has come about. Even
though the creation has
emerged from Brahman, The
Brahman remains ever com-
plete.
Om Peace Peace Peace
Obeisance to the Guru
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We stand as one family,
bound to each other with love and respect.
We serve as an army,
courageous and disciplined,
ever ready to fight against all low tendencies
and false values, within and without us.
We live honestly
the noble life of sacrifice and service,
producing more than what we consume
and giving more than what we take.
We seek the Lord’s grace
to keep us on the path of virtue, courage and wis-
dom.
May thy grace and blessings flow through us
to the world around us.
We believe that the service of our country
is the service of the Lord of Lords,
and devotion to the people
is devotion to the supreme Self.
We know our responsibilities
Give us the ability and courage to fulfill them.
Om Tat Sat
CHINMAYA PLEDGE
“It is said that pujya gurudev Swami Chinmayananda wrote the pledge in less than 15 minutes after the
devotees asked him for a code of conduct soon after the mission was formed on August 9, 1953 in Chennai,
India,” said All India Chinmaya Yuva Kendra director Swami Mitrananda.
(Source: Chinmaya Pledge Talks)
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Tuesdays Brihadaranyaka Upanishad 06:30 AM—07:30 AM
**Taithriya Upanishad
1st and 2nd Tuesdays every month
11:30 AM—12:30 PM @11:00AM Vedic
Chanting
Upanishads
Chinmaya Kedar, Langhorne, PA
08:00 PM—09:30 PM
Wednesdays Naryaneeyam Chanting **Valmiki Ramayan
05:00 PM—05:30 PM 08:00 PM—09:30 PM
Thursdays **Taithriya Upanishad
1st and 2nd Thurdays every month
11:00 AM—12:30 PM
Fridays Youth Classes 07:30 PM—09:00 PM
Saturdays Guided/Group Meditation 06:30 AM—07:30 AM
Ramacharit Manas at Bridgewater, NJ
Check Website
Sundays **Upanishads Class 05:30 PM—06:30 PM
Chinmaya Vrindavan, 95 Cranbury Neck Road, Cranbury, NJ 08512 Ph: 609-655-0404 / email: [email protected] / www.chinmayavrindavan.org
Chinmaya Mission Tri-State Center
Sri Swami Shantanandaji’s Classes At Chinmaya Vrindavan
Check Vrindavan Calendar on the website for exact dates and details **Listen Remotely: Conference Phone# 860-970-0300 PIN#427466
Visit website for webcast details.
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CHINMAYA VRINDAVAN MATH CLUB
Classes for Grades 1 through High School at the Chinmaya Vrindavan Ash-
ram. Open to Balavihar families only and taught by Balavihar high school
students and CHYKs, supported by sevaks.
An enrichment program based on the acclaimed Singapore Math curricu-
lum, focusing on creative problem solving through advanced application
of math concepts.
Class Schedule: Sept 2015 - May 2016
For details visit: http://chinmayavrindavanmathclub.weebly.com/ Questions? Contact Aruna Sarma at 609.468.5463 [email protected]
Chinmaya Vrindavan: 95 Cranbury Neck Road, Cranbury NJ 08512
Class Tuesday
6:00-8:00 pm Wednesday 6:00-7:00 pm
Wednesday 6:00-8:00 pm
Grade 1
Grade 2
Grade 3
Grade 4
Grade 5
Grade 6
Grade 7
Algebra 1 Honors
Geometry Honors
Algebra 2 Honors
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Chinmaya Swaranjali is a group of talented youth musicians selected from among
our balavihar students by an audition to sing bhajans at various Balavihar/ashram events. Mentored and coached by adult Chinmaya sevaks,the children have helped
create bhakti bhava among audiences singing prior to Swamiji's discourses on Ve-danta,and at various festivals.The group meets on Sundays to practice from 11.15
am to 12.15 pm on all Sundays that balavihar is in session. Drawing on the beauty of devotional poetry in various Indian languages, the children have touched hearts with
their renditions of Mirabai, Namdev, Kabir, Narsin Mehta, Tulasidas and our guruji Swami Tejomayanandaji
What we provide- sevaks with a large repository of bhajans.
What we ask for-the students' regular attendance and practice of songs taught to
be able to sing confidently and with feeling as one voice.
Both vocalists and instrumentalists with some form of classical training are welcome.
Team Swaranjali - Coordinators and Teachers
Subha Srinivasan - [email protected]
Kanan Ragavan
Uma Shankar
Language classes are offered at the Chinmaya vrindavan for children enrolled in
the Bala Vihar program. The language classes are conducted in the interval between
the AM and PM Bala Vihar sessions on sundays (11:15 am to 12:15 pm) The lan-
guage class curriculum is designed to enable children to communicate (speak, Read
and write) with members of their extended family, particular-
ly elders, in their native language, and thereby develop
stronger bonds with them.
For each language, children are grouped into classes on the bases of language proficiency and age, while maintaining
class size at an optimum level. Active participation of children in the class is encouraged to foster learning; parents are re-
quested to assist as needed.
Currently, Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Marathi, Malayalam, Gujarati, Kannada and Sanskrit classes are offered for Bala Vihar children at chinmaya vrinda-
van. Sanskrit is also available for Adults.
Feel free to contact our language classes coordinator Purnima krishna-murthy ( [email protected] ), if you have any further questions.
Language classes
Chinmaya Swaranjali—Music wing of Chinmaya Mission
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Resident Acharya Swami Shanthanan-
da
609-655-1787 shantananda.swami@
gmail.com
Balavihar Activities Sevak/Sevika Phone
Numbers
Email Address
Friday 1900 Team Vasava Krishnamoorthy
Janakiraman G
609-933-1915
732-940-9517
Sunday 0915 Team Ram Ramachandran
Venky Ramasubramani
609-936-0245
732-297-9115
Sunday 1245 Team V Shankar
Prabhu Vellore
609-233-2821
609-477-4143
Books/Publications Gajanan Hegde 609-716-0202 [email protected]
Language Classes Sevak/Sevika Phone
Numbers
Email Address
Coordination Purnima Krishnamurthy 609-918-0253 [email protected]
Sanskrit Rashmi Kashi 732-355-0108 [email protected]
Hindi Beena Bhatcar
Rashmi Kuroodi
732-329-2630
732-742-5582
Gujarati Bhagawati Shukla
Piyush Patel
732-521-6056
732-516-9611
Telugu Venkat Voruganti
Chakravarthy Gorthy
609-699-0343
732-438-1603
Tamil Anbu Mariappan
Raghuram Manickam
732-829-7071
732-890-4160
Malayalam Chitra Menon 732-792-9715 [email protected]
Oriya Gayathri Mahapatra
Rabindra Gaan
732-979-4647
908-304-8233
Kannada Usha Raj 551-697-0350 [email protected]
Marathi Sneha Tavargeri 609-716-1298 [email protected]
Music & Fine Arts Sevak/Sevika Phone
Numbers
Email Address
Swaranjali Bhajan
Group
Subha Srinivasan 732-801-7654 [email protected]
Ashram Activities Sevak/Sevika Phone Num-
bers
Email Address
Geeta Chanting Anjana Suresh 609-208-2457 [email protected]
Festivals at Vrindavan Sujani Murthy 609-275-9114 [email protected]
Soup Kitchen V Shamsunder 732-329-0399 [email protected]
Weekend Yoga Classes Rajan Narayanaswamy
Rajam / Ramanathan
609-275-8411
732-422-6830
Chinmaya Vrindavan
CNJ Balavihar Contacts
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Our gurus – Gurudev, Guruji and Swamiji – helped in estabilishing this wonderful Chinmaya organization and
with your collective support Chinmaya Vrindavan has become a reality today. Pujya Gurudev in his immense wis-
dom gave us a simple motto “To give maximum happiness to the maximum number for the maximum time”. Eve-
rything that we do in the Temple, Balavihar Classes, Adult Study groups and Seva projects is directed towards this
goal. To sustain this environment and tradition for us and the next generation we need support from dedicated
families like yours.
Chinmaya Parivar is a joint family of the members of Chinmaya Mission created with a vision to enhance and pro-
mote the objective of the Chinmaya Mission. Joint family has been a cornerstone of Indian culture. They are the
first training grounds for interpersonal skills, to learn lessons of patience, tolerance, cooperation and adjustment.
Chinmaya Parivar will provide a forum for all members to practice our pledge to
Stand as one family
Serve as an army
Live honestly
Seek the Lord’s grace
Service to the society and country
Fulfill our responsibilities
Chinmaya Vrindavan requests you to register as a 'Chinmaya Parivar' member.
The Chinmaya Parivar membership includes Balavihar fees for all the children in the household and it has some
other unique ways of saying thank you.
Rudrabhisekham performed on your and family member’s names on their birthdays.
On a regular basis receive prasad from important rituals performed at Vrindavan ashram
Receive token gift with Swamiji’s blessings on special festival occasions
Receive discounts on most paid programs conducted at the ashram
Chinmaya Parivar
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Gita Jayanthi /
Vaikunda Ekadasi
Dec 21, Monday
Ayyappan Pooja
Jan 14, Thursday
Satyanarayana Pooja
Jan 1, Friday
Diwali
Nov 10, Tuesday
Vijayadasami
Oct 22, Thursday
Krishna Jayanthi
Sep 4, friday
Ganesha Chaturti
Sep 16, Wednesday
Festivals at Chinmaya Vrindavan 2015-2016
Nov 27-29
Friday-Sunday
Thanksgiving Camp
Mahashivaratri
Mar 7, Monday
Sri Ramanavami
Apr 15, Friday
Hanumath Jayanthi
Apr 21, Thursday
May 28-30
Friday-Sunday
Memorial Day Camp
Gurudev Jayanthi
May 8, Friday
CNJ Balavihar
Annual day
June 14, Sunday
Guru Poornima
July 19, Tuesday
Krishna Jayanthi
Aug 24, Wednesday
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Gurudev Birth Centenary year - Paduka Pooja Signup
In preparation for Pujya Swami Chinmayanandaji’s 100th Janma dinam, our Pujya Swami Shantanandaji wish-
es to conduct paduka puja in household of every balavihar member family. Please avail off this wonderful
opportunity and sign up to perform paduka puja in your home this year.
You can sign up @ www.chnimayavrindavan.org/Padukapuja.php
OR
Email [email protected] with following information:
Full Name :___________________________
Contact Phone Number: _____________________
Date you want to Perform pooja: ____________
OR
Contact a volunteer in the Ashram
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Notes
Chinmaya Mission Tri State Center
Chinmaya Vrindavan, 95 Cranbury Neck Road, Cranbury, NJ 08512 Ph: 609-655-0404 / [email protected] / web: chinmayavrindavan.org
Sundays and
Pradosham
Lord Siva (Spatika Lingam)
Rudrabhishekam
Mondays Siva Pooja Rudram, Chamakam
Tuesdays Abhaya Ganapathi Ganapathi Atharvasirsha Ganesha Trisathi
Wednesdays 06:00 PM to 06:30 PM Narayanaeeyam
(chanting 5 Dashakams)
Sri Radha Krishna
(06:30 PM)
Vishnu Sahasranama
Archana
Thursdays Medha
Dakshinamoorthi
Dakshinamoorthi Abhishekam /
Sahasranama archana
Fridays Ambika – Meru Lalitha Sahasranama Archana
Saturdays Bhakta Hanuman 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Sundarkand Parayan
Poojas start at 5:30 PM, except where indicated
at
Weekly Abhishekam and Parayanam Schedule
Weekdays 08:30 AM to 10:30 AM
05:30 PM to 08:15 PM
Weekends 08:30 AM to 08:30 PM
Vrindavan Temple Timings
Contact For bringing Prasad, Pooja items and Priest services;
please contact Sujani Murthy @ 609-540-9114 / 609-655-0404 / [email protected]
cHINMAYA VrIndavan, 95 Cranbury neck road, cranbury, new Jersey 08512
Ph: 609-655-0404. Email: [email protected] Web: chinmayavrindavan.org