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Chinmaya International Foundation stands as a bridge between East and West, past and present, science and spirituality, pundit and public. - Pujya Gurudev Swami Chinmayananda About CIF Project CIF: Sponsor a ROOM in this auspicious and uplifting environ Chinmaya International Foundation (CIF), the Centre of Sanskrit Research and Indology, is the Academia of the CIF was one of the last projects undertaken by Pujya Gurudev during HIS lifetime. The year 2016 marks the birth centenary of Pujya Worldwide. It is a centre of excellence for the study, research and dissemination of knowledge in the areas of Indian philosophy, culture, art Gurudev. Important construction projects have been planned for enhancing the facilities at CIF to dedicate unto HIS Lotus feet on this and science, business management, both modern and ancient. auspicious occasion. We invite and welcome all spiritual seekers and philanthropic devotees to join hands with us to fulfill HIS vision for CIF. Started in the year 1989, CIF is housed at Adi Sankara Nilayam, the hallowed maternal birth home of the great saint, savant and philosopher Adi Sankara. Located in a small hamlet called Veliyanad in District, , , CIF stands on an 8.3 acre plot of land amidst luxuriant sun blessed greenery, temple shrines and lotus and lily ponds. It offers an ambience that attracts aspirants who come in search of Have Your Home at Adi Sankara’s Birth Home! peace and solitude from the world over. CIF is located in central Kerala, providing easy access to many ancient temples like Guruvayur , and sightseeing places like Allepey  Regular Room: INR 5 lakhs/USD 10000 back waters, , Munnar, Thekkady, Kovalam.  Special Room: INR 10 lakhs/USD 20000 (Air–conditioned) Achievements of CIF  One of the four premier Research Institutions of India that has been recognized by the Government of India as Shodha Sansthan or Centre for Excellence in Sanskrit Research A self-sufficient two-bedded room wherein the name of the sponsor would be prominently displayed. Room sponsors will have the privilege of staying therein during their visits for  Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU), New Delhi (the world's largest Open University) offers CIF's 'Easy Sanskrit Course' as lifetime. its Certificate Course.  Recognized by Indira Gandhi National Open University, New Delhi and Mahatma Gandhi University, Kerala, as Research Centres for its doctoral and PhD study programmes.  Currently developing a software Anusaaraka, for Natural Language Processing using Paniniyan Principles of Sanskrit Grammar in CIF, a very significant part of Chinmaya Mission worldwide, is on a continuous mission to unravel and keep lit collaboration with University of Hyderabad and International Institute of Information Technology.* the glorious knowledge tradition of India. By dedicating ourselves to Project CIF we offer our gratitude to our beloved  Collaboration with AYUSH, Govt of India, for Digitizing Ayurveda manuscripts in Kerala. Pujya Gurudev Swami Chinmayananda and keep the Light of Wisdom ever lit.  Offers Postal and Online Courses on Vedanta, Bhagavad Gita and Sanskrit. — Swami Tejomayananda, Head, Chinmaya Mission Worldwide  Publications on rare Sanskrit and philosophical works  Student friendly commentary on the Brahmasutra.*  Preservation and digitalization of Sanskrit manuscripts.* * ongoing About CIF Project CIF: Sponsor a ROOM in this auspicious and uplifting environ Chinmaya International Foundation (CIF), the Centre of Sanskrit Research and Indology, is the Academia of the Chinmaya Mission CIF was one of the last projects undertaken by Pujya Gurudev during HIS lifetime. The year 2016 marks the birth centenary of Pujya Worldwide. It is a centre of excellence for the study, research and dissemination of knowledge in the areas of Indian philosophy, culture, art Gurudev. Important construction projects have been planned for enhancing the facilities at CIF to dedicate unto HIS Lotus feet on this and science, business management, both modern and ancient. auspicious occasion. We invite and welcome all spiritual seekers and philanthropic devotees to join hands with us to fulfill HIS vision for CIF. Started in the year 1989, CIF is housed at Adi Sankara Nilayam, the hallowed maternal birth home of the great saint, savant and philosopher Adi Sankara. Located in a small hamlet called Veliyanad in , Kerala, India, CIF stands on an 8.3 acre plot of land amidst luxuriant sun blessed greenery, temple shrines and lotus and lily ponds. It offers an ambience that attracts aspirants who come in search of Have Your Home at Adi Sankara’s Birth Home! peace and solitude from the world over. CIF is located in central Kerala, providing easy access to many ancient temples like Guruvayur , Kalady and sightseeing places like Allepey  Regular Room: INR 5 lakhs/USD 10000 back waters, Kochi, Munnar, Thekkady, Kovalam.  Special Room: INR 10 lakhs/USD 20000 (Air–conditioned) Achievements of CIF  One of the four premier Research Institutions of India that has been recognized by the Government of India as Shodha Sansthan or Centre for Excellence in Sanskrit Research A self-sufficient two-bedded room wherein the name of the sponsor would be prominently displayed. Room sponsors will have the privilege of staying therein during their visits for  Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU), New Delhi (the world's largest Open University) offers CIF's 'Easy Sanskrit Course' as lifetime. its Certificate Course.  Recognized by Indira Gandhi National Open University, New Delhi and Mahatma Gandhi University, Kerala, as Research Centres for its doctoral and PhD study programmes.  Currently developing a software Anusaaraka, for Natural Language Processing using Paniniyan Principles of Sanskrit Grammar in CIF, a very significant part of Chinmaya Mission worldwide, is on a continuous mission to unravel and keep lit collaboration with University of Hyderabad and International Institute of Information Technology.* the glorious knowledge tradition of India. By dedicating ourselves to Project CIF we offer our gratitude to our beloved  Collaboration with AYUSH, Govt of India, for Digitizing Ayurveda manuscripts in Kerala. Pujya Gurudev Swami Chinmayananda and keep the Light of Wisdom ever lit.  Offers Postal and Online Courses on Vedanta, Bhagavad Gita and Sanskrit. — Swami Tejomayananda, Head, Chinmaya Mission Worldwide  Publications on rare Sanskrit and philosophical works  Student friendly commentary on the Brahmasutra.*  Preservation and digitalization of Sanskrit manuscripts.* * ongoing Sponsorship Procedure 1. Cheques/Drafts are to be drawn in favour of 'Chinmaya International Foundation' and sent to: Manager, Chinmaya International Foundation, Adi Sankara Nilayam, Veliyanad, Ernakulam Dist, Kerala - India. 682 313.

2. Bank Wire Transfer a. Overseas SWIFT CODE: SBTRINBBFED. Bank: State Bank of Travancore Branch Name: Overseas Branch Cochin. City Heading: Ernakulam Savings Bank Account Number: 57025966417 Account Holder's branch— Branch Code: 70160 Beneficiary: Chinmaya International Foundation b. India HDFC Bank Limited, Pepathy Junction Veliyanad, Ernakulam - 682313 Ac No. 15191450000014 RTGS/NEFT IFSC: HDFC0001519

Tax exemptions in US: Write cheque to "Chinmaya Mission West" with "CIF room sponsorship" in the memo line and mail it to CMW, 1765 Channing Ave., Palo Alto, CA 94303. Tax exemptions in INDIA: All contributions are exempted from section 80G tax in India.

For further details, contact Miss. Manisha Makhecha at +91 9995113322/ [email protected] [email protected] / +91 484 2747307. http://projectcif.chinfo.org/sponsor