Chinmaya Sandesh December 2015 Spiritual Monthly Bulletin of . ContentContent President’s Desk ...... 5

Chinmaya Chintan ...... 7

Tejomayam ………………...... 11

Guruji’s Itinerary ...... 15

Acharya Manan ...... 16

o Central Prog. & Reports ...... 18

o Chinmaya Sagar Zone ...... 42

o Chinmaya Mahima Zone ...... 47

o Chinmaya Priyam Zone ...... 48

o Chinmaya Zone ...... 52

o Jagadeeshwara Zone ...... 53

o Chembur - Ghatkopar Zone ...... 55

o Other Announcements ...... 57

Tariff & Sponsors ...... 62

Chinmaya Sandesh Team Editor : Mr. Mukul Patel Designer : Priya Graphics Write to us on : [email protected]

December 2015 3 About us : Annual Membership Rs. 500/-. Cheque to be issued in favour of "Chinmaya Seva Trust”. From the President’s Desk Outstation cheques please add Rs. 50/-. For Advertisements please refer last page. Contact us at - [email protected]

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4 Chinmaya Sandesh Our Where Abouts From the President’s Desk

milestones to measure success of endeavours of organizations like our Chinmaya Mission? Pujya Guruji Swami , once in an informal satsang, gave five criterions to ensure validity/ success of any endeavour of the Mission. (i) It must be for a Noble Cause (ii) It must be relevant to the need of the Society (iii) We Om Shree Chinmaya Sadgurave should be competent to do it (iv) Namah!! We should not have any ulterior or selfish motive behind it (v) Have Finally December is here!! Calendar faith in goodness and devotion of month of December may have the people/devotees. many festivals and holidays but for all of us, Chinmayaites of Mumbai, Let us apply these yard sticks to December 2015 is the month of our “Chinmaya Ananda Utsav”. the most important festival of the (i) Noble Cause: Yes. Every event year which is “Chinmaya Ananda is intended to spread the wisdom Utsav”. We have been talking of and give Maximum about and working for this festival Happiness to Maximum People for for a very long time. Maximum Time. (ii) Relevance to the need of the Society: Yes. Society By the time you read this, countdown (particularly the youth) today is in would have begun for this Utsav. dire need to appreciate the true This Utsav is the culmination of glory of our culture and live the sincere and dedicated efforts of teachings of our ancient scriptures. all the team members, volunteers Many are lost in misconception and most important blessings and brought by modern education guidance of our Acharyas. It is sure system. Hence we have titled the to be a success. Geeta Gyan Yagna by Pujya Guruji But how do we measure success as “GeetaFor All – Non Believers & of such events? Just by number of Believers”. We need to convert the people attending? What are the “Non Believers” into “Believers”. December 2015 5 Individual Transformation will advantage of the free Bus bring Transformation of the Transport Facility being provided Nation. (iii) Are we competent: from all the zones to the venue Yes. Chinmaya Mission is “one of along with free food packets on a kind” spiritual organization with the way back. “Vedanta” as its core competence. After the “Chinmaya Ananda Pujya Gurudev, a realized Master, Utsav”, Mumbai shall be host has lighted many lamps in the form to “Chinmaya Jyoti Yatra” from of our Acharyas who are taking 21st to 31st Dec. It is the last lap forward the vision and mission of of the Yatra which started on Pujya Gurudev to the masses. (iv) 8th May 2015 from Ernakulam Ulterior Motives: No. Not at all. and travelled for thousands of There is no intention to malign kilometres and visited hundreds of anyone. Every effort put is in a towns and cities. Grand programs “Yagna Spirit”. Joint effort by all have been worked out by each for no selfish gain but for welfare Zone to receive and host the Jyoti. of all. (v) Faith in Goodness and Please attend in your respective Devotion of people: Yes. We have Zone and inspire new people to full faith in Pujya Gurudev’s participate in the same. Finally on devotees. Their Goodness and 31st Dec. the Yatra will be flagged Generosity are already witnessed off from Mumbai and will reach through substantial donations Chinmaya Vibhooti, Kolwan and received for the noble cause. remain there as “Akhanda Jyoti”. Their devotion will surely bring them to the venue and ensure But we must remember that the full occupancy in all the events. celebration of the Birth Centenary So, all milestones achieved!! Of Year of Pujya Gurudev must not course, we all have unshakable end with end of this Utsav but it faith in Pujya Gurudev and this should be a lifelong celebration Utsav is “Naam” (name) and for all of us through our consistent “Kaam” (work) of our Pujya Sadhana, Seva and devotion for Gurudev and therefore bound to our Pujya Gurudev. be a success. Then only it will be our offering Please attend all the events in Unto Him Our Best! large numbers and also invite your family, friends, relatives, Mukul Patel colleagues, business associates President - etc. for the programme. Take Chinmaya Mission Mumbai

6 Chinmaya Sandesh Chinmaya Chintan Who is perfect in action Swami Chinmayananda

The topic is discussed now in the Bhagavad Geeta is not “What is He who has perfect action’’! In fact all action are natural: they are neither good risen above his nor bad. The topic taken up for individuality, in the discussion here is “who is perfect in action”. Some by their his new-found own inner mal-adjustments, sense of fullness, poison action and perpetuate an “imperfect- action” while others, comes to ‘drop in their inner fine - adjustments, all anxieties to bless action ard accomplish a “perfect action”. In short, the enjoy the fruits-of- glory in any fulfilled action is not actions’ in the undertaking but in the nobility and purity of the bosom (Tyktva Karma- of the performer. phalasangam) Spelling out the traits and tendencies essential in a man, who is ever perfect in action, undertaking are all without the Lord says, (IV-19) “Whose desires and mental agitations,

December 2015 7 and whose actions are burnt up by the fire - of - knowledge, him, “He who functions the sages call wise”. They act in any field of service but they without hope, his have neither personal desires, body & mind well nor any inner agitations (Kama controlled, and Samkalpavarjitah). all his sense of This is because all Vasanas in them have been roasted possession given in the fire of knowledge- up - he, by doing in their understanding, born of study, and in their mere bodily action experience, born of does not incur (inanagnidagdhakarmanam). He is indeed a man- of- wisdom any sin.’ - who ennobles any action he undertakes. He who has risen above his The Lord continuous the individuality, in his new- enumeration of the inner nature found sense of fullness, comes of a “Perfect man- of - action” to ‘drop all anxieties to enjoy who can bless any undertaking to the fruits-of-actions’ (Tyktva be perfect, (IV-20) “Renouncing Karmaphalasangam). all attachments to fruits of He experience ‘a great action undertaken, ever-satisfied contentment in his inner joy’ (in the Lord), depending upon (Nityatrptah) and thereafter nothing else, than the Lord lives’ depending upon nothing - such an individual, though else’ except the bubbling joy engaged in action, he does not within ( Nirasrayah). do anything.” A man, is this state of lived The individuals in each one inner perfection even when of us feels a constant sense of he is busily engaged in action incompleteness, and in order to (Karmanayabhipravrttopi) does gain an experience of fullness, not do anything (Naiva Kinchit each strives to get at something Karoti Sah). There is in him no or the other - and thus acts, sense of ego: “I-do-mentality”: in always anxious for the fruits his inspired selfless activities he expected.

8 Chinmaya Sandesh comes to acquire no new Vasanas time: therefore “without hope” - and therefore his efforts do not only means in our philosophical constitute action’. diction, “without anxiety for some future rewards’’ same as For example, when an infant “without anxiety for the fruits kicks its father we do not punish of actions.” Also, “one who has it - do we? When in sleep you his body and mind well under throw up your leg and kick the control’’ (Yatachittatma). These person sleeping next to you, two characteristics clearly declare - we do not blame you, do we? that in him there is no more any In both these cases there is no individual ego - sense asserting. ego involved; nor are there any When once the ego is eliminated deliberate willing to kick and “the sense of possessiveness gain something out of these is totally renounced” actions. Hence the child and the (tyaktasarvaparigrah). Here is sleeper both are not considered the description of one whose ego- guilty of hurting anyone. sense is totally transcended. It is the ego and the ego-centric Such an individual acts only -desires in us that makes an action with his body - his mind and his -which leaves behind Vasanas to intellect are both mixed on his fetter ones personality. ideal. When we thus “come to act Still painting the picture of mearly with the body” (Sariram the Man-of-Perfection, who can Kevalam Karma Kurvan), those by his magic touch make any actions ‘will not incur any sin” ordinary work a perfect action”, (Na Apnoti Kilbisham). Sins Lord Krishana lays down, (IV- are the wrong pain - giving 21) “He who functions without tendencies (Vasanas) left over by hope, his body and mind well the stampede of wrong actions controlled, and all his sense and foul thoughts. Since there of possession given up - he, by is no ego or ego-centric desires doing mere bodily action does in the individuals his action at not incur any sin.’ the body level can only create Vasanas-purgation, and cannot “Without hope” (Nirasih) does create any fresh Vasanas-fetter- not mean that one must serve which are called ‘sins’. the world “hopelessly”. Hope is always for something’s to Lastly adds : (IV-22) happen in some future period of “Satisfied with what comes to

December 2015 9 him uncourted, unaffected by the contrary emotions - of joy and pairs-of-opposites, free from envy, sorrow, success and failure, of even-minded in both success and profit and loss - the pairs of failure, though acting, he is not opposites (Dvandvatitah). One bound”. These qualifications can be perfect in action, only complete the picture of him who when all dissipations of his mind is perfect-in- action, whatever are stopped - “freed from envy” be the field he is acting in, and (Vimatsarah). whatever be the action he is Lastly, a true leader of mankind engaged in, he who has brought must have in him a rich vein of about these revolutionary dissinterested enthusiasm and changes in his values within, must recover his balance quickly and in his relationships with the when tossed between his little outer world, he is ever perfect in success and failures (Samah actions. Siddhou Asiddhou Cha). A man cannot serve the society Such a person - who has if he himself has endless personal disciplined his physical personality demands to be fulfilled from (Yadrchachha Labhasantushtah) the outside world. His desire mental nature (Dvandvatitah) to acquire, possess indulge and and intellectual attitude enjoy would then force him to (Vimatsarah) he discovers an compromise his tempo of service. undisturbed poise in himself, In fact, the masses of people have under both kind and cruel a very strong intuitive perception circumstances (Samah Siddhou of such persons and their inner Asiddhou Cha). mental nature. They instinctively rise against such a leader or Such a person though acting he guide, and knock him down. never gets bound (Krtvapi Na When the sevak, who is striving Inibadhyate). He acts but not in to serve the people, is in himself egoistic selfishness prompted by “satisfied with what chance his motives of ego-centric desire brings to him, entirely uncourted” -gratifications. Therefore no (yadrchchhalabhasantushtah) new Vasanas can be generated he is perfect in his service to by his actions to enchain his the community. He must also personality with more and more be one who has risen above his encumberances of fresh yearning, own mind’s demands and tossing new desires, springing passions created by the procession of and flooding lusts.

10 Chinmaya Sandesh Tejomayam Practical Tips for Purposeful Seva Swami Tejomayananda

In order to serve Chinmaya study of scriptures. We must Mission, one does not have have a routine of puja, japa or to be an office bearer of the meditation, but we should not mission. Nor is it necessary to take on too many sadhanas or be a committee member or a daily practices which we cannot trustee and so on. Wherever follow regularly. We must balance you are, there are many practical study, sadhana and other spiritual ways in which you can serve the disciplines with active seva by mission. offering our services according to our abilities. For this, one does Individual Preparedness not even need to be a mission The first step towards service is member formally. to transform oneself to become a better individual. Changing one’s Grassroot Activities own attitude, feelings, thinking The mission has a number of and action along the right lines grassroot activities covering is a great service in itself, because all age groups from children individual transformation is to senior citizens – Balavihar, one of the main purposes of Yuva Kendra, Groups, our organization. For this, we Study Groups, Swaranjali, Van- must follow a personal sadhana prastha Sansthan, and also a schedule that incorporates the variety of services in the rural

December 2015 11 areas. There are many ways also. One cannot imagine any in which one can contribute mission activity without the according to one’s ability and use of publications. Also, Pujya aptitude. One can participate Gurudev has prescribed a specific as a teacher and conduct some scheme of study for all sadhakas. of these classes. If one is not As a first step, one can purchase confident of conducting classes a full set of these books for independently, then one can personal study. begin by assisting the teacher. If It is a good idea to gift mission even that is not possible, one can publications on appropriate provide the facility for conducting occasions. We have books for all the classes by offering space in occasions and all age groups – one’s residence. One can also birthdays, weddings, anniversaries help to organize the activity or or even retirement. We can buy arrange field trips, special events and stock a few copies of the or cultural programmes. Rural books that we would like to gift service also offers a lot of scope to people and proactively look for participation as a professional for opportunities to gift them. or as an organizer. Further, one can join the Study Groups, Devi During jnana yagnas and other Groups, Swaranjali, etc. and such events, we can select specific strengthen those groups. Thus titles and ensure that they reach there are various ways in which the maximum number of people. one can take part in the activities For instance, one may decide to at the grass root level. promote Pujya Gurudev’s The Holy Gita. It should be possible Publications Division for us to sponsor it by bearing a Everyone can help to support the part of the cost of the book, so that publications division even from those coming to attend the yajna home. The mission brings out a can purchase it at a cheaper rate. large number of books, cassettes, For example, one can choose to CDs, and DVDs. All the grass pay, say, Rs. 100 towards the cost root activities, camps, yajnas, of 50 or 100 copies of the book seminars and workshops make as a contribution, so that people use of the mission publications. can buy it at a price less than its Textbooks of Vedanta are normal price. A group of people needed for the Vedanta Course can also join hands to do this by and Dharma Sevak Courses sharing the cost. At a yajna in

12 Chinmaya Sandesh Hyderabad, The Holy Gita was these ideas to one’s friends made available at the price of and relatives. By supporting just Rs. 100. The centre had also the publications division, you given up its margins to make the are helping to spread Pujya book affordable. Such offers are Gurudev’s vision by reaching made for select publications for a it to the maximum number of specified period. people. You never know who will get inspired by these little books. Every city has public libraries and I had read a small inexpensive most educational institutions book of quotations by Swami also have private libraries for Vivekananda when I was young , their students and teachers. All and it changed the entire course libraries have separate budget of my life. allocation for purchase of books. We should contact the libraries We should also promote the sale and ask them to buy our books. of books in our neighbourhood For the school libraries, we can or in the apartment complex recommend children’s books and where we live. We can visit magazines. College libraries are every house with a small set of bigger and we should not hesitate books. We should learn the art of to promote full sets. selling and use creative methods to promote sales. This reminds When we organize functions me of an interesting story. In an like weddings and upanayanams ashram, a swami was publishing where hundreds of guest comes, books and he told his sishyas we normally give some return to go out and sell those books. gifts to guests. One should One sishya had a much better consider giving a copy of books sales record than all the others. like ‘Why Do We… in Indian They could not understand how Culture’, ‘Hindu Culture’ or he achieved this. Finally, one of ‘Life of Vision’ to each guest. them accompanied this sishya Some mission members have who went and knocked at a door. already been doing it. We have When the door was opened, the books to suit every pocket. For sishya started speaking with a bulk purchases, good discounts heavy stammer, “I have c..c..come are available. Our aim is not to to s..s..sell t..t..this b..b..book. make profit, but to reach these Y..y..you d..d..don’t have t..t..to books to the maximum number b..b..buy t..t..this. I will r..r..read of people. One can even give it t..t..to y..y..you.” The owner

December 2015 13 enquired about the price and in a position to donate, they promptly bought the book! Isn’t may be able to give references to it creative?! Well, jokes apart, all other people who may be able to of us have our friends, associates give. We should not hesitate to and other good contacts. We can ask. Here are some useful tips: tap all such resources. 1. We must have full conviction The mission also brings out a in our cause. Ask yourself: number of important magazines a. Is the cause or project like Balvihar, Tapovan Prasad for which I am collecting and Udghosh. We should money noble ? get into the habit of gifting b. Is it relevant to the needs subscriptions of these magazines. of the society ? They have good articles of long- term relevance. We should c. Is my motive pure ? induce people to subscribe to 2. We must have faith and trust these, and also encourage them in the goodness and generosity to gift subscriptions to others. of people. People are good and You can also get advertisements they will support our cause. and sponsorships to help these magazines. As you see, raising 3. Have total devotion and money need not always be faith in the grace of the Lord through big events. and the blessings of Pujya Gurudev. Today, the greatest Collecting Funds wealth of Chinmaya Mission Fund-raising is a perpetual is its credibility in society. activity. A man wrote a book That is because of the work on fund-raising. It was a large done by Pujya Gurudev. The beautifully bound book with art mission commands respect paper. Only thing was that all the among the people. pages were blank – except one, Finally, just ASK! Really which had only one word written speaking, we don’t even have on it in large letters: “ASK”. So, to ask; we just have to inform. the basic method of fund raising We hesitate because we are not is to ask. We may have brilliant convinced. Actually, by asking ideas, but to execute each idea, we are giving that person an we need funds. We have to open opportunity to serve a noble our mouth, so that others open cause. He is not just a giver, but their purse. Even if they are not

14 Chinmaya Sandesh is also a receiver. If we are able to They will get inspired. present this properly, the person will definitely give. We can tell • Often we get invites to them that we ask only those who weddings and functions value the work we do. To give where we are asked not to or not to give is their freedom. bring any gifts. We can try to Also keep in mind the fact that persuade people not to say we are not asking anything for no and whatever gifts come, ourselves. Whatever we do, even to share them for charitable the buildings we construct are causes like ours. One can meant for everyone to use. even say on the invites: “The gifts will go to charity.” Some concluding thoughts : These are simple ideas which can • Always start with yourself. be implemented with ease. You You must give first. need not implement all of them at one go. Choose the ideas you • Do request your friends and like and can implement with ease. those whom you know, and Always follow the principle that where you have credibility. I follow: I must ASK and I must They may not know the TELL. You can support all the mission, but they know you. mission’s projects and activities • Bring your friends to the by spreading awareness. mission and its events.

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December 2015 15 Acharya Manan 25 Amazing Facts about Geeta Swami Swatmananda

6. It cures the problem by treatment of the root cause and does not merely provide relief. 7. First word of Geeta is Dharma and last word of Geeta is Mama.To summarize what the Geeta deals with is – Mama Dharma or My Dharma. 1. It is the Song of the Lord. 8. When one says Geeta, Geeta, 2. The setting of the Gita Geeta….it becomes taagee in a battlefield has been or Tyagi. It means one who interpreted as an allegory renounces. Renunciation for the ethical and moral of the ego and ego-centric struggles of the human life. selfishness is the heart of 3. Compiled by Sri Veda Vyasa the Geeta and not mere and is found in the largest external renunciation. poem ever – 9. It’s a universal scripture. which has 1 lakh verses. Not only meant for 4. A Holistic book – covers the . There is no word topics of JEEVA, JAGAT Hindu in the whole Geeta. & ISHWARA – The 10. Arjuna represents the Individual, The World & God. dynamic man of action. 5. It is a Moksha Shaastra - 11. Geeta inspired non-violent Scripture whose main purpose Indian freedom fighters like is Freedom from sorrow & Gandhiji and revolutionaries limitation and experience like Khudiram Bose alike. of Permanent Happiness. Balgangadhar Tilak, Vinoba

16 Chinmaya Sandesh Bhave even gave lectures to the 19. Sri Krishna talks in the Geeta prisoners on the Geeta when from 5 different standpoints - as they were in the prison and Infinite Consciousness, as the also wrote commentaries on it. Creator Ishwara, as Sri Krishna, as a Teacher, as a friend. 12. Active Resistance to Evil and Aggressive Goodness 20. Geeta is a part of Prasthaana form the basis of Sri Krishna’s Trayi - The three key texts clarion call to Arjuna to of Vedanta which a seeker perform his duty. Geeta must study and follow- does not advocate escapism. Brahmasutras, and Bhagavad Geeta. 13. The knowledge of the Geeta is Eternal and is relevant 21. It is considered as the even today. Stephen Covery, most popular and followed Sunita Williams, APJ Abdul text of . Kalam and many more 22. It consists of both - derive inspiration from it Vidya - Pure Science and 14. Gandhiji used to say that I open Yoga Shastra - Applied Science. any page of the geeta when I 23. The whole Geeta is written have a problem and I find my in mainly Anushtup Chandas solution there. For him Geeta (meter with 8 syllables in a was his “Spiritual Dictionary” quarter) and a few verses are 15. All the 6 schools of in Trishtup Chandas (meter Philosophy accept the Geeta. with 11 syllables in a quarter). 16. It is the essence of the Upanishads 24. Mahabharata war was not fought for personal property 17. Geeta has 700 verses in 18 but for the larger vision of chapters. It is found in the protecting Dharma. Geeta Bhishma Parva of Mahabharata was given amidst the war. from Chapter 25 to 42. 25. Geeta is a synthesis of Karma 18. Geeta is a Smriti. It presents Yoga, Bhakti Yoga & Jnana the ancient vedic concepts in Yoga which cater to the the context of modern times. Action-Emotion-Vision Presents concepts like Yagna in aspects of the personality. a modern light by interpreting it as team-work for a selfless cause.

December 2015 17 Call For Volunteers

Chinmaya Mission Mumbai is organizing “CHINMAYA ANANDA UTSAV” - Grand Celebration of PujyaGurudev’s Birth Centenary Year - from 13th to 20th December 2015 at the prestigious Shanmukhananda Auditorium.

Highlights of the event are:

Grand Musical Concert by Shankar Mahadevan based on Spiritual & Patriotic Songs. GyanYagna based on 15th Chapter of Bhagwad Geeta in English by PujyaGuruji. Corporate Conclave where many eminent speakers are on the panel. GeetaUtsav will have plays and dramas by our own CHYK and Balvihar groups. A week of high intensity programs to give a befitting tribute to Pujya Gurudev.

Volunteers are required in large numbers for organising such a massive event. For all the above programs/events we need volunteers for: Venue management which will include Green Room, Stage, Audience Management Book Sales Parking Assistance Security, etc. Bus Transport Facility which is to be provided for ease of travel by devotees from various zones to the venue. Our volunteers would make the event a memorable and enjoyable experience for all. This will be our service UNTO HIM. Please come forward and serve in the name of Pujya Gurudev. To register online use link https://goo.gl/XX6a8x or call 22814646 - 22884646 (12 noon to 7 pm)

18 Chinmaya Sandesh December 2015 19 GEETATHON

…Krishna goes home-to-home with a message of Geeta for everyone

Daily Geeta Satsangs anywhere in Matunga, Mahim, Dadar, Parel, Wadala, Sion, Chembur & Ghatkopar…

... also in South Mumbai - Worli, Juhu - Andheri West, Goregaon - Dahisar, Navi Mumbai - Parel

From 17th September 2015 ( Day) to 21st December 2015 (Geeta Jayanti Day)

A Simple 60 minutes program including:

l Talk / Satsang on Geeta by a Sevak / Acharya

l Video-clip by Pujya Gurudev Swami Chinmayananda on relevant topic

l Chanting of Geeta Shlokas(optional)

l Chinmaya Arati

l A grand Geeta Chariot with Krishna & Arjuna comes to the home hosting the Geetathon talk along with Padukas of Pujya Gurudev Swami Chinmayananda

l The host family also receives a copy of The Holy Geeta and beautifully photograph of Pujya Gurudev holding the Geeta

Every day Krishna’s Geeta Chariot will Visit at least one home, Every day Chinmaya’s Geeta talk will Inspire at least one family. Let it be your home, your family.

20 Chinmaya Sandesh Block The Geetathon Date For Your Home Now! Hosting a Geetathon on a Festival, Birthday, Anniversary, etc can be extra special!

Write to: [email protected] or call our Sevaks: Matunga, Mahim, Dadar, Parel, Wadala, Sion, Chembur & Ghatkopar: Bhuvana Chandran - 9920744979 Chandrika Vora - 9820548988

South Mumbai - Churchgate to Worli: Anjali Jhunjhunwala - 9967044556 Sujata Kelkar - 9819534510

Andheri Lokhandwala, Versova, Four Bungalows, Juhu: Swati Chitalia - 9819904606 Mamta Shah - 26112358 (Mon-Fri 12pm-6pm)

Goregaon, Jogeshwari, Borivli, Dahisar: Chinmaya Mission Borivili (Chinmaya Bhakti) - 65235162

Navi Mumbai Till Parel: Shantala Bhatt - 9892628018 Mr. Narayan - 27748811

December 2015 21 # 42 Chinmaya Sadhanas

Chinmaya Mission Mumbai invites you to participate in # 42 Chinmaya Sadhanas (42 Sadhanas for 42 weeks as on offering to commemorate 42 years of Service by Swami Chinmayananda)

Launched on 3rd August 2015 - Chinmaya Aradhana Day/Sadhana Day

From 1951 to 1993 Swami We are now drowned in our Chinmayananda served the Body-Mind-Intellect(BMI) society selflessly, out of Causeless identification. We have to use Infinite Compassion. He came creatively that very BMI to get down from the Himalayas to out and go beyond them into uplift us. Every moment of the Higher State. BMI in their these 42 years was an expression tamed and quietened condition, of His Love for us, urging us to become a comfortable ladder do sadhana & break out of our to reach the Higher.” - Swami false-identification with the Chinmayananda in Practice of Body-Mind-Intellect. Vedanta. “Spiritual Life is all-inclusive. In HIS Birth Centenary Year, Your physical, mental and let us do 42 Sadhanas as an intellectual involvement is expression of our gratitude to unavoidable. At each level the HIM. ‘Sadhana-emphasis’ is different.

22 Chinmaya Sandesh Objective: Cultivate the attitude that I am a Sadhak and Self-Realisation is my goal in and through my daily life. It will also introduce us to 42 different sadhanas and if any of these sadhanas inspire us, we can continue it for the rest of our lives.

Method: From 3rd August 2015 to 22nd May 2016 are 42 weeks. Each week we will be doing one sadhana from Monday-Sunday. Each month the sadhanas will be for Body-Mind-Intellect-Speech. One aspect will be covered in one week. So every month our BMIS will be getting fine-tuned.

14 - Intellect Introspection Introspection Detection Negation 20 Dec. Substitution 21 - Body Walk Alone Everyday for atleast 15-30 mins 27 Dec. walk alone in nature. Have no other distractions. Be with nature 28 Dec. - Speech Chant Geeta Chant chapter 15 of the geeta daily. 3 Jan Preferably before lunch and/or dinner. Read commentary of 3 verses daily. Chant. Study. Know. Live. 4 - Mind Overcoming Negatives Choose a negative tendency and 10 Jan strive to overcome it. 11 - Intellect Meditation Meditation - Chant Nirvana Shatkam & 17 Jan. Contemplate on it for 10 min after your bath.

The sadhana of the week with the description, how to do it, how long to do it & the benefits will be mailed to you on the previous Sunday. You can perform the sadhana and if you like, take a picture/selfie and post it on facebook/twitter/instagram/google+/social media with the #42chinmayasadhanas #CBCC100. Lets get inspired by #42ChinmayaSadhanas & lets inspire others to do #42chinmayasadhanas To know more about the sadhanas & register free for #42ChinmayaSadhanas at goo.gl/io97fa or log on to www.chinmayamissionmumbai.com

December 2015 23 24 Chinmaya Sandesh December 2015 25 in Mumbai

Chinmaya Jyoti Yatra will be in Mumbai from 21st to 31st December. Chinmaya Sandesh Vahini (Mobile Exhibition on Poojya Gurudev’s Life) carrying Poojya Gurudev’s Padukas, Vastra, Chinmaya Jyoti and the Commemorative Coins will visit every Zone. Our Bhavana should be as if Poojya Gurudev Himself is coming to our Zone and hence we must have maximum participation in the programmes planned. Let us also take this opportunity to express our Gratitude and invite new people to visit the Chinmaya Sandesh Vahini.

21st & 22nd Dec. Chinmaya Prerana Zone (Navi Mumbai & Kharghar)

On 21st Dece. 2015 8.00 to 10.00 am : All Navi-Mumbai Saints assemble at Chinmaya Prerna & for a Paduka Pooja. 10.00 to 12.00 pm : Ramsheth Thakur School, Kharghar. 12.00 to 2.00 pm : Bharti Vidyapeeth (tentatively) / Belapur Temples.

26 Chinmaya Sandesh 2.00 to 4.00 pm : S.I.E.S. College, Nerul. 4.00 to 6.00 pm : Mata Amrutanandamayi Mandir / Narayan Mandir, Nerul. 6.00 to 9.00 pm : Mega Cultural Programme at CIDCO Exhibition Center’s Auditorium, Vashi. On 22nd Dec. 2015 8.00 to 10.00 am : Jaipuriar College, Sanpada. 10.00 to 12.00 am : NMMC-White House, Seawoods. 12.00 to 2.00 pm : Navi Mumbai Primary/High School, Vashi. 2.00 to 4.00 pm : DAV School, Airoli. 4.00 pm onwards : Marching towards Powai.

22nd Dec. Sandeepany Sadhanalaya, Powai Ashram

On 22nd Dec. 2015 5.30 pm : Receiving Pujya Gurudev’s Padukas, Vastra and Jyoti. 6.30 pm to 8.30 pm : Cultural Programs & Samashti Paduka Puja On 23rd Dec. 2015 6.30 am - 8.30 am : Paduka Puja by the 16th Vedanta Course Students.

23rd Dec. Chembur- Ghatkopar Zone on 23rd Dec. 2015 10.00 am : Assembling for grand reception of the Chinmaya Jyoti and Chinmaya Sandesh Vahini at Vidyalaya Valley crossing & flower showering when CSV arrives Receiving with Poorna Kumbha. Taking over the Padukas, Jyoti, and Vastras. 10.30 am : Rath Yatra , students doing lezim leading the procession towards Acharya college full day Army exhihibition begins at Acharya College (confirmation awaited).

December 2015 27 11.15 am : Reception of the Rath Yatra at Acharaya college gate and welcoming by traditional talapoli ( style). 11.30 am : Welcome speech and introductory video showing on CM, Pujya Gurudev and CJY. CSV (mobile exhibition on bus based on Gurudev’s life and teachings) for public viewing. Speeches by Chief Guest - Hon’ble Vice Chancellor of Mumbai University (confirmation awaited) Satsang with Sw. Mitranandji / Sw. Swatmanandji, Br. Vedji and Uncle Mani. 12.00 noon : Samoohik Guru Paduka Puja 1.30 pm : Lunch 2.30 pm : TITI session (1 and a ½ hour session on PatrioticTransformation) 3.00 pm - 5.00 pm : Adventure training (Physical Transformation) 4.30 pm : Tea break. 5.00 pm : Chinmaya Sandesh Vahini. 6.00 pm : Balvihar presentation. 7.00 pm : Music Concert by Abhang Ratna, Shri Ganesh Kumar. 8.30 pm : Disperse for the night.an

25th & 26th Dec. Chinmaya Priyam (Juhu & Lokhandwala)

On 25th Dec. 2015 8.00 am - 8.30 am : Suswaatagam - The Grand Welcome at Santokba Hall, Juhu followed by Breakfast. 9.00 am - 10.00 am : Be the Peace : Meditation for Peace & Harmony. 11.00 am - 1.00 pm : Chant Mumbai Shant Mumbai. 1.00 pm : Lunch Break.

28 Chinmaya Sandesh 4.00 pm - 8.00 pm : Chinmaya Jyoti Utsav - The Light comes to Lokhandwala (venue yet to be finalised). On 26th Dec. 2015 8.00 am - 9.30am : Paduka Pooja & Satsang at Chinmaya Priyam 10.00 am - 11.15 am : Pujya Gurudev, the Master on a Chopper 11.30 am : Convoy of 11 cars escort CSV to Mahim SUSWAAGATAM - the Grand Welcome

He is coming, YOU do the welcoming! on 25th December 2015

Be a Suswaagatam-Yajmaan: Be one of the 108 privileged members to hold the Poorna Kumbla for Pujya Gurudev Himself Participate in the spectacular Swaagat Arati and welcome the light of visionary living into your heart Welcome the great grand Jyoti Yatra to the Zone amidst auspicious Vedic-chants of Sanyaasa Suktam & Purusha Suktam Invoke the blessings of the Lord and the Grace of the Master on yourself & your family

Suggested Minimum Donation for Suswaagatam-Yajmaan: For First 3 Rows : Rs.1500 per head (closest to Padukas) For Next 5 Rows : Rs.1200 per head For Last 3 Rows : Rs.1000 per head (farthest from Padukas)

Venue: Santokba Hall (Near Bhaidas Hall/Mithibai College), Gulmohar Rd., Juhu Dress-Code for Swaagatam-Yajmaan: White/Off White Saree for Ladies & White/Off White Kurtas for Men Contact: Anita Seth 9821359598 or Chinmaya Priyam 26112358

December 2015 29 Be The Peace Meditation for Peace & Harmony Experience Peace Within, Invoke Harmony Around Facilitated by Brni. Nidhi Chaitanya Let us all be instruments of Peace. Let us all unite in Meditation. Let us Meditate & Be the Peace! Join us on 25th December 2015 (Friday) l 9.00 am to 10.00 am Please note that the session will start sharp at 9.00am and DOORS WILL CLOSE BY 8.55 am. No participant can enter after that. Dress-Code for participating: ONLY White Clothes ENTRY FREE. ALL ARE WELCOME. Venue : Santokba Hall (Near Bhaidas Hall/Mithibai College), Gulmohar Road, Juhu Contact - Chitra Vora : 9821661914 l Anu Oberoi - 9820113899 to register, call Chinmaya Priyam 26112358. Or Online: https://goo.gl/kQAwPp Chant Mumbai Shaant Mumbai 300 children chant for World Peace on 25th December 2015 (Friday) l 11.00 am to 1.00 pm Register your child now! Schools can contact for Group Registrations Eligibility: Child m ust be 14 years or below Participation is FREE, but entry is through prior registrations ONLY. Be a Shaant Mumbai-Yajmaan: Sponsor 10 or more children for this inspiring experience and influence many young minds. Sponsorship per child: Rs.100 only Dress-Code for participating children: White T-shirts ONLY Venue : Santokba Hall (Near Bhaidas Hall/Mithibai College), Gulmohar Road, Juhu Contact : Komal 9819424867 l - 9833908681 for details. to register, Call Chinmaya Priyam - 26112358

30 Chinmaya Sandesh December 2015 31 32 Chinmaya Sandesh December 2015 33 34 Chinmaya Sandesh CHINMAYA JYOTI UTSAV

The Light Comes to Lokhandwala Having travelled nearly 300 kms across the nation, inspired many thousands of children, youth and families, met and adorned by celebrities and saints all over the country, the Jyoti Yatra is now reaching Lokhandwala.

Highlights:

l Children’s book exhibition with exclusive titles for kids l Mobile exhibition on life and vision of Swami Chinmayananda l Yagnatorium - A Surprise for Children l Fun activities for children to learn values l 5pm - 6pm: Book-reading session on “Krishna Loves You” by Brni. Nidhi Chaitanya for 3 - 6 year olds l 6.30 pm - 7.15 pm - Paduka Pooja

25th December (Friday) 4.00 pm - 8.00 pm Venue : 2nd Floor, Crystal Point Mall, Above Star Bazaar, New Link Road, Andheri West ENTRY FREE. ALL ARE WELCOME.

27th Dec. Chinmaya Mahima (Mahim - Prabhadevi, Sion - Parel)

Jyoti & Pujya Gurudev’s Paduka arrives on 26th December 2015 afternoon 2.00 pm to 3.00 pm : Receiving the Jyoti, Vastra, Coins and Pujya Gurudev’s Padukas 4.00 pm to 5.00 pm : Paduka Pooja 5.15 pm to 8.30 pm : Transformation Fest. This Fest will have stalls of all 7 levels of transformation and the Yagnatarium. There will also be stalls that are educational and inspirational in nature.

December 2015 35 36 Chinmaya Sandesh 27th Dec. Jayam Zone (Vile Parle to Bandra)

2.00 pm : Reception of Pujya Gurudev’s Padukas, Vastra, Jyoti and Coins at National College, Bandra. A Paduka Puja will be performed by Swamini Krishnapriyanandaji followed by programmes for children.

28th Dec. Jagadeeshwara Zone

28th Dec. 2015 10.00 to 12.0 noon : Laxminarayan Temple at J. B. Nagar 2.00 pm to 4.00pm : Magnolia Bldgs Hall in Nahar Amritshakti Complex 5.00 pm to 6.00 pm : Procession from Jal VayuVihar to Swaminarayan Temple near Hiranandani Hospital in Hiranandani Powai Complex. 7.00 pm to 8.30pm : Public reception at Swami Narayan Temple

29th & 30th Dec. South Mumbai

29th Dec. 2015 Meditation is ’s Gift to the World. 29th December we will celebrate as Meditation Day. 3 times meditation throughout the day. Join us for Individual & World Peace. G. D Somani School 7.00 to 8.00 am : Sunrise Meditation at G.D Somani Schoo : Yagnaterium @ G. D. Somani (For Children. 7.00 am to 9.00 am) Chinmaya Nursery 9.00 to 10.30 am : Children of Chinmaya Nursery & Shishu Vihar receive the Padukas, Jyoti, Vastra & Coin Paduka Puja and satsang at Chinmaya Nursery at Worli

December 2015 37 NSCI Worli 11.00 am to 3.00 pm : Chinmaya Sandesh Vahini at NSCI Worli 11.00 am to 12.30 pm : Spiritual Transformation Workshop & Guided Meditation @ Emperor Hall, NSCI 11.00 am to 2.00 pm : Yagnaterium @ Prince Hall, NSCI

Priyadarshini Park (PDP) 4.00 pm to 8.00 pm : Chinmaya Sandesh Vahini & Yagnaterium @ PDP 5.15 pm to 6.15 pm : Upanishad stories at 10 spots below the trees (5 spots for-Children, 5 for elders) 6.30 pm to 8.00 pm : Meditation by the Bay @ Priya Point, PDP Chinmaya Nursery School, Kemps Corner 8.30 pm : Dinner & Stay for CSV team at the school : CSV to be parked here overnight 30th Dec. 2015 7.00 am to 8.00 am : CSV @ Marine Drive- opposite ‘C’ Road 7.00 am : Reception of Padukas, Jyoti, Vastra & Coin 7.15 am to 8.00 am : Paduka Puja at Sagar 8.00 am : Breakfast@ Sagar

December38 2015 Chinmaya Sandesh38 If you would like to volunteer to offer seva to organize the CJY programmes, please mail us your name, address, cell number along with which programme you want to volunteer in at [email protected]

31st Dec. - Last Lap of Chinmaya Jyoti Yatra Mumbai will have the privilege of hosting the last lap of Chinmaya Jyoti Yatra. We have planned a grand convoy of 300 cars to escort Poojya Gurudev from Mumbai to Chinmaya Vibhooti. It’s on 31st December morning 7.00 am from Somaya Grounds, Sion.

6.30 am Assemble at Somaya Grounds 6.45 am Inaugural Ceremony, Chanting & Welcome Address 7.00 am Dignitaries Address 7.30 am Flag off of the Convoy. 12.00 noon Reception of the Jyoti at Kolvn by Chinmaya Vibhooti Team

Exact details of the programme at Chinmaya Vibhooti & installation of Chinmaya Jyoti as a Akhanda Jyoti will follow. We invite you to participate in this programme and if your car is available, it would be great! People from other parts of India & abroad are also expected to join us. We have to rise to the occasion and serve them to the best of our abilities. We are planning the accommodation, hospitality etc. for them. Volunteers for this as well as the programme on 31st are welcome.

Please fill up the following participation form to participate in the last lap - http://eepurl.com/bDgLa5

If you are bringing a car which will travel in the convoy, please fill up the following form: http://eepurl.com/bw7Izv

December 2015 39 Chinmaya Ananda Utsav Free Bus Transport Facility

Register NOW else you may miss the bus ...

Chinmaya Mission Mumbai is organizing “CHINMAYA ANANDA UTSAV” - a Grand Celebration for Pujya Gurudev’s Birth Centenary Year - from 13th to 20th December 2015 at the prestigious Shanmukhananda Auditorium, Sion.

Chinmaya Mission is arranging a FREE bus transport to make the travelling of the devotees of Mumbai and Navi Mumbai as comfortable as possible. The buses will ply from various zones to the venue and back. While returning from the venue FREE food packets will be provided to all the devotees traveling by the bus. The free bus transport and food packet facility is planned for the following programs :

Geeta For All Non-Believers & Believers Pujya Guruji’s GyanYagna 14th - 18th December, 7.00 to 8.30 pm Light-Enlight Soul-stirring Written, Composed & Sung by Pujya Guruji 19th December, 7.00 to 8.30 pm Just Like That A Play depicting the Essence of Karma, Bhakti & of . Performed by Mumbai CHYKs. 20th December, 10.00 am to 12.30 pm

Geeta Utsav Celebrating Traditions, Talents & Inspiration based on the Geeta. 20th December, 2.00 to 5.00 pm

40 Chinmaya Sandesh Devotees are welcome to come forward and contribute towards the cost of travel & food as per options below :

Devotee Yajman - Rs 500/- (Sponsoring the cost of travel (to & fro) and food of a devotee for one day) Bus Yajman - Rs 5,000/- (Sponsoring the cost of one bus for a day) Food Pack Yajman - Rs 5,000/- (Sponsoring the cost of food packs for the devotees of one bus for a day) Annadaan Yajman - Rs 2.5 Lacs (Sponsoring the food packs of all bus devotees for all days) Gyana-Yatra Yajman - Rs 5 Lacs (Sponsoring the travel of all bus devotees for all days)

We welcome you to join us with your family & friends in these celebrations. The above mentioned sponsorships are optional; the travel and food will be FREE irrespective of the contribution. On 20th Dec, bus will reach venue in the morning for “Just Like That” and return in the evening after “Geeta Utsav”. Please contact your zonal representatives given below for the bus services and sponsorships. Sagar/SHIVAM (South Mumbai) Chaula Bhimani : 9820597124 l Amit Bhimani : 9820132018 Mahima: (Mahim, Matunga, Sion, Wadala) Chandrika Vora: 9820548988 Jayam : (Bandra to Vile Parle) Ramesh Bhavnani: 9930415752 l Vijay Patil: 9833367073 Prakash/Priyam: (Juhu, Andheri West) Chitra Vora: 9821661914 l Mamta Shah: 9821113571 Bhakti: (Jogeshwari to Borivali) Muralidharan: 9221515431 l Zonal Office: 022-65235162 Prerana: (Navi Mumbai) Akila Ganesan: 9820516556 l Prerna Ashram: 022-27748811 Jagadeeshwara: (Powai, Andheri East) Prerna Shinde: 9892591238 l Sunanda Doiphode: 9969657302 Ghatkopar & Chembur Sriram Venkatesh : 9967050172 l Prasad Deole: 9821187608

December 2015 41 Chinmaya Sagar Zone (South Mumbai)

Navaratri Celebrations on 21st Oct. @ Chinmaya Sagar Shree Gayatri Havan was performed by Ms. Varshadalal which was attended by approx. thirty devotees and was hosted by Mrs. Sumitra Patel.

Laxmi Pooja by Balvihar With an enthusiasm to learn the presence of Maa Saraswati & relevance of Deepavali & perform Maa . Concluding with Aarti Laxmi Pooja, 2 sessions were & Prasad all children went home conducted at Breach Candy, for feeling inspired, looking forward age group 10 - 12 years. Children to Laxmi Mata’s next visit. listened attentively to the importance of the 5 days starting Celebrations @ from Dhanteras to Bhaibheej. Chinmaya Sagar A beautiful Balvihar story on On the auspicious day of Dhan the visit of Laxmi Mata into Teras, a Samashti our homes kept the children Puja was organised. Aporox 45 enthralled. Each of them then devotees offered Ashtottarshat individually performed Laxmi Archana. Mukhyayajman were Pooja with coins, each replicated Mrs. Parul Sheth and her 87 year Swastikas and Shree Pyramids old mother and the puja was with red pens fortifying the conducted by Ms.Varsha Dalal.

Talk on the significance of Gayatri & Gayatri Havan by Br. Yukt Chaitanya (Aacharya Mahim Zone) 15th January, 2016 l 7.30 am. to 9.00 am. Venue: Gagan Giri Ashram, Malabar Hill, Opposite WIAA Club, Near Hanging Gardens Please Register: Mrs. Geeta Chopra - 9820132442

42 Chinmaya Sandesh Sessions by Swami Swatmananda

Wise & Otherwise Talks on Geeta Ch. 3 - Karma Yoga Geeta Power Weekly Study of Geeta Verse-by-Verse 28th Jan & 4th, 11th Feb. 12.30 pm to 1.30 pm (Thurs) Venue: Mrs Parul Bhammar, 18th Floor, Usha Kiran Bldg, Charmaichel Road, Behind Jaslok Hospital, Contact: 9820185255

Geeta In Practice Monthly Sessions - Vision of Geeta in Power Capsules Chapter 12 on Bhakti Yoga 12th to 14th Jan. 2015 l 7.15 pm to 8.15 pm (Tues - Thurs) Venue: Chinmaya Nursery, Kemps Corner, behind Hotel Shalimar For registration kindly send a SMS along with your full name on 8108043204

Upanishad Darshan - Taittriya Upanishad Talks on Ch 2- Brahamananda Valli 19th to 23rd Jan 2015 Time: 7.15 to 8.15 am Venue : Chinmaya Sagar, Panchsheel bldg, ‘C’ Road, Churchgate

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chanting by BB children Topic Mind management and chapter 15 General Spiritual parenting Gayatri havan Thought management Stress free teenagers Self is unborn Equanimity and fortitude Yoga Karma Movement to grahastha ashram Ch 15 Anger and forgiveness Yoga Karma Forgiveness Essence of Karma How to be cool Introduction to spirituality and law of karma Acceptance of happiness Persuit Anger and forgiveness Ch. 15 3 gunas and understanding the mind Swami Swatmanandaji Jim Gilman (USA) Kapoor Gopika Dalal Varsha Asrani Vinita Swami Swatmanandaji Swamini Krishapriyananda Anjali Dalal Yuktji Br. Swamini Krishapriyananda Sadhana Personal Shruti Somani Anjali Dalal Asrani Vinita Madhuri Sheth Dr. Swami Swatmanandaji Mittal Vibha Manju Malkani Swami Swatmanandaji Shruti Somani Acharya / Sevak Acharya Swami Aradhana ji Sujata Kelkar Tardeo Church Gate Road Peddar Church Gate Their Residence Nepean Sea Road Tardeo Nepean Sea Road Tardeo Breach Candy Their Residence Their Residence Their Residence Their Residence Tardeo Corner Kemps Corner Kemps Malabar Hill Tardeo Cuffe Parade Area Church Gate Nepean Sea Road

Geetathon sessions so far in Chinmaya Sagar Class - Anu Wadhwani Mr. Chaula Mr. Sheela Mittal Chinmaya Mission Members Aparna Sadarangani Laxmi Karnani Bhojwani Mr. Rena Shah Study Class Tardeo Jasani Mr. Samira Kelkar Digi Engineer Smita Patel Sucheta Talwar Shubha Laxmi Sonica Arya Nirupa Reshamwala Anita Pisharody Khanna Mr. Jain residence Sitaram Shah Cuffe Parade Sujata Murli Host

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bhajans by Pramodini Rao Satsang Ch 15 Ch 15 Ch 15 Devotion Devition Three gunas & bhajans by Ramesh bhai Anger and forgiveness Art of Forgiveness and law of karma Acceptance Nidhidhyasan Ch 15 Ch 15 Anger and forgiveness ch 2 v 14-15 in daily life Acceptance Staying in the present and Anger and forgiveness Thought management Success without stress Acceptance Ch. 2 Forberance Letting go and Detachment Significance of Mahalaxmi pooja Nature of Shri Uday Acharya Swami SwatmanandaJi Sadhana Personal Sadhana Personal Sadhana Personal Madhuri Sheth & Dr. Dr Madhuri Sheth Sujata Kelkar Anjali Dalal Dr Madhuri Sheth Manju Malkani Swamini Krishapriyananda Sadhana Personal Sadhana Personal Shruti Somani Personal Sadhana Personal Asrani Vinita Sujata Kelkar Shruti Somani Asrani Vinita Swami SwatmanandaJi Asrani Vinita Self Asrani Vinita Dalal Varsha Agarwala Aditi Church Gate Marine Drive Their Residence Their Residence Their Residence Marine Drive Their Residence Their Residence Breach Candy Cuffe Parade Cuffe Parade Their Residence Their Residence Cuffe Parade Cuffe Parade Cuffe Parade Their Residence Church Gate Cuffe Parade Fort Cuffe Parade Cuffe Parade Cuffe Parade Church Gate Cuffe Parade Members of CST Anjali Dalal Chinmaya mission members Chinmaya mission members Mrs Haimvanti Suprabha Rao Sunita poddar Ameeta Shah Mrs Mariwala Mehra Vandana Pramilla Jhingani Chinmaya mission members Chinmaya mission members Hansu Pardiwala Aparna Khanna Saroj Damani Ms. Gurbaxani Reena Rajpal Shilpa Sood Law Firm MKA Mala Punwani Reena Rajpal Reena Rajpal Members of CST Aditi Agarwala Aditi

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December 2015 45 A New Class by Swami Swatmananda for the Chinmaya Setukari Members(29 to 45yrs) and Chinmaya Yuva Kendra (16 to 28yrs) will be starting in February. Interested youth can mail - [email protected]

A new class for Junior CHYKs based on the Chalisa Age Group 12-15 yrs. at Marine Drive every Sunday - 3.30 to 4.30 pm For Registrations Contact : 9820131623

Commemorative Coins of Pujya Gurudev

The nation led by the Honourable thus represents a combination of Prime Minister, Shri Narendra spiritual and material prosperity – a Modi paid tribute to Pujya Gurudev, symbol of “Mukti”and “Bhukti”. Swami Chinmayananda with the release of a commemorative coin Attractively packed, these coins fit on 8th May 2015 at his residence, 7 in perfectly in the puja altar in every Race Course Road, in Delhi. Chinmaya home! It gives us great pleasure in informing Please contact Chinmaya Sagar, you that the Commemorative Coins Churchgate on 22814646 or are now available for everyone to enquiry@chinmayamissionmumbai. purchase. com and get one home soon. The cost per set will be INR 7000/- only. These unique coins(made of silver alloy) are representative of Lakshmi So please hurry as stocks are (wealth) and Narayana (Guru). It limited!!!

46 Chinmaya Sandesh Chinmaya Mahima Zone (Mahim to Dadar and Sion to Parel) Geeta Chanting Class for beginners by Sri. H. P. Ishwar Every Monday and Thursday l 11.00 am - 12.00 noon Flat # 505, Dosti Elite, A Wing, Near Sion Telephone Exchange, Sion East. Contact: Smt. Vinita Acharya on 9821020403

Chinmaya Swaranjali Classes Every Sunday 3.00 to 4.30 pm Venue: Chinmaya Mahima, Opp. Paradise Talkies, Mahim (W). Contact: Poornima 9833563430 / Vivek Bhat 9819553720

Must Watch Daily TV Telecast of Talks on the Holy Geeta by Pujya Gurudev Swami Chinmayananda Monday - Friday 7.30 am to 8.00 am & Talks on Vivekachoodamani Saturday & Sunday 7.30 am to 8.00 am on ^{ŠVgmJa Bhakti Sagar TV Channel (available on Cable TV Only and Not on DTH)

December 2015 47 Chinmaya Priyam Zone (Andheri & Juhu)

Welcome the New Year with Gayatri Havan 108 Times Ahuti & Chanting of Gayatri Havan on 10th January (Sunday) 6.30 am to 7.30 am Followed by Satsang IN HINDI on “Buddhi Yoga Sadhana” 8.00 am to 9.00 am Venue: Chinmaya Priyam, Juhu. l Contact : 26112358 / 26112359

Discussions with Death Sunday Morning Sessions on Kathopanishad (Talks in English) Speaker: Brni. Nidhi Chaitanya (Starting 17th January 2016) Every Sunday 8.00 am to 9.30 am Venue: Chinmaya Priyam, Juhu. l Contact : 26112358 / 26112359

Geeta Ras-Dhara Complete Bhagawad Geeta in 20 Sessions (Talks in Hindi) Speaker: Brni. Nidhi Chaitanya One Chapter Per Session On the Second & Fourth Monday of Every Month (Starting 25th January 2016) l 6:30pm - 8pm Venue: 703-A, Silver Beach Building, Opp Juhu Post Office, A. B. Nair Road, Juhu To Register, Contact : 2611 2358 / 2611 2359

48 Chinmaya Sandesh Understanding Oneness Talks Based on Advaita Makaranda (Starting on 9th February 2016) Every Tuesday 4.00 pm to 5.30 pm at The Club, D. N. Nagar, Andheri Entry By Prior Registration Only To register online, use this link: https://goo.gl/r361gj To register on SMS, send “oneness” to 9702874892 To register on phone, Contact - 26112358 / 2611 2359 To register through email, mail us your name and mobile number, on [email protected] Venue and Dates of this Class is subject to change. Please register to stay informed and avoid inconvenience.

The Mananam Course Thorough Reflection on Fundamental Texts of Vedanta with Brni. Nidhi Chaitanya Twice a Week: Starting 18th February (Thursday) Every Thursday & Friday 11.00 am to 12.30 pm Course Syllabus: Tattvabodh, Upadesa Saar, Atmabodh, Bhaja Govindam, Manisha Panchakam All sessions will include 10 minutes of Contemplation Practice The texts will be handled in great detail and depth, and thus must be attended by even those who may have studied these texts earlier. Entry By Prior Registration Only To register online, use this link: https://goo.gl/kPk1T1 To register on SMS, send “mananam” to 9702874892 To register on phone, Contact - 26112358 / 2611 2359 To register through email, mail us your name and mobile number, on [email protected] Venue : Bungalow, Next to Nanavati Hospital, S. V. Road, Vile Parle West

December 2015 49 Shivratri talks on Remembering Shiva Based on Shiva Aparaadha Kshamaapana Stotram 19th February - 1st March 7.00 am to 8.00 am Guided Meditation Session : 8.00 am to 9.00 am Venue: Chinmaya Priyam, Juhu. l Contact : 26112358 / 26112359

Monthly Geeta Darshan - 2016 Dates Talks on Bhagavad Geeta (in English)

28th Mar - 1st April l 11.00 am to 12.30 pm Chapter - 7 : Power of Right Vision

13th - 17th June l 11.00 am to 12.30 pm Chapter - 8 : Power of Thought

8th - 12th August l 11.00 am to 12.30 pm Chapter - 9 : Power of Knowledge

3rd - 7th October l 11.00 am - 12.30 pm Chapter - 10 : Power of Divinity

14th - 18th November l 11.00 am - 12.30 pm Chapter - 11 : Power of the Lord

Venue: Chinmaya Priyam, Juhu. l Contact : 26112358 / 26112359

New Balavihar Class New Sishuvihar Class Sevika - Swati Chitalia Starting from January 2016 Venue : ShubhAangan, N. S. Road No. - 5, Juhu Scheme. Contact : 9819904606 for more details

50 Chinmaya Sandesh Regular Prayers At Chinmaya Priyam 108 Times Gayatri Mantra Japa Every Sunday 8.00 am - 9.00 am To register, sms GAYATRI to 9702874892. 7 Times Hanuman Chalisa Chanting Every Tuesday 5.00 pm - 6.00 pm To register, sms HANUMAN to 9702874892. Guru Upasana & Geeta Chanting Every Thursday 11:30 am - 12:30 pm To register, sms GEETA to 9702874892. Evening Arati Monday - Friday 5:45 pm - 6.00 pm Centre remains closed on Saturday & Sunday

Entry Free. All are Welcome. Call 26112358 or write to [email protected] Sri Sankara TV Telecast Timings Change! The new timings of Pujya Gurudev’s Geeta talks with subtitles, telecast on Sri Sankara TV are from 10.30 pm to 11.00 pm from Monday to Friday

December 2015 51 Chinmaya Bhakti Zone (Goregaon to Bhayandar)

Sessions by Swami Nirbhayananda

Kaivalya Upanishd Every Thursday l 6.30 pm to 7.30 pm Venue : 001/I-Wing, Ekta Bhoomi Garden, Borivli (E), Mumbai - 66

Donation Options

Dainik Yagna Yajmaan: Rs. 3 Lakhs Geeta Doot Yajmaan : (FREE Bhagawad Geeta Distribution) Rs. 5 Lakhs Gnana-Yatra Yajmaan : Rs. 5 Lakhs (Facilitating the travel of seekers & devotees to attend the satsang) Annadaan : (Dinner-Pack for attendees travelling form far) Rs. 2.5 Lakhs Arati Yajmaan : Rs. 1 Lakhs Prasad Yajmaan : Rs. 30,000 20 sec film-let screening: (3 Days during the Yagna) Rs. 35,000 10 sec slide display: (3 Days during the Yagna) Rs. 25,000 Samoohik Parayan Yajmaan : Rs. 11,000 (on 20th December 2015 we will have Samuhik Geeta Parayan of selected chapters of Geeta at Shanmukhananda Hall during Geeta Utsav. Samasti Sankalpa and blessings will be invoked on the Yajmaan) Purushottam Sankalpa Yajmaan: Rs. 5,000 (Chant Chapter 15 everyday and offer Rs 15 per day as Dakshina)

For further enquiries please contact your local centres (pg. 04) or call 22814646 / 22884646

52 Chinmaya Sandesh Jagadeeshwara Zone (Powai) Kaivalya Upanishad Sevak : Acharya M. L. P. Rao every Sunday from 10.30 to 11.30 am Venue: Geetha Mandir, Powai Ashram. All are invited to attend. Entry Free

Sri Sankara TV Regular TV Telecast of Talks on the Holy Geeta by Pujya Gurudev Swami Chinmayananda

Bhagavad Geeta - Chapter 10 starting from January Monday to Friday 10.30 pm to 11.00 pm

Sri Sankara TV is available on DTH services (Tata Sky-832, Airtel-688, Videocon-698, Big TV-829, Dish TV-907, Sun Direct-704, DD Plus-196) on subscription basis and for the Cable please contact your local Cable Operator.

December 2015 53 Tara Cultural Trust Sandeepany Sadhanalaya, Powai

Mahashivaratri Celebration 07.03.2016 Mahashivratri is the most auspicious day for worship of Lord Jagadeeshwara. On this day devotees observe fast and do Pooja / Archana for welfare and spiritual upliftment. This year Mahashivratri will be celebrated on Monday 7th March 2016. All are cordially invited to take part in this celebration at Jagadeeshwara Temple, Powai & receive blessings of Lord Jagadeeshwara & Pujya Gurudev. From 6.00 am to12.00 Midnight, Akhanda Nama Japa “OM NAMAH SHIVAYA” will be chanted.

YOU MAY PERFORM FOLLOWING SEVAS: Seva Details Contribution 1. Rudrabhisheka - Rs. 100 2. Shiva Sahasranama Archana - Rs. 500 3. Ganapati Homa - Rs. 500 4. Maha Rudrabhisheka - Rs. 500 5. Prasad Seva - Rs. 1000 6. Sarva Pooja - Rs. 1500 7. Day Prasad - Rs. 5000 8. Night Mahaprasad - Rs. 10000 9. Flower Decoration - Rs. 10000 10. Light Decoration - Rs. 10000

The amount for Seva may be sent in advance to Tara Cultural Trust, Sandeepany Sadhanalaya, Chinmaya Mission, Saki Vihar Road, Powai, Mumbai - 400072, by Cheque / DD drawn in favour of “Tara Cultural Trust”, mentioning the Name, Nakshatra / Gotra. You may also book the Seva on the same day at the counter at Jagadeeshwara Temple. Please advise if Prasad is to be sent by post. For more details contact Email Id [email protected] Contact :+91-022-28570368 / 28572427 / 28575805.

54 Chinmaya Sandesh Chembur - Ghatkopar Zone

Geeta Chanting Competition - Area Level Finals on on 18th October 2015 In the morning for Chembur Area the competition was held at Saraswati Vidyalaya, 11th Road, Chembur East, where 156 preliminary level winners were present and in the afternoon the competition for Ghatkopar Area the competition was held at North Mumbai School, Rifle of the Lord, blessings of Pujya Range, Ghatkopar West, where Gurudev and total support 115 winners of preliminary from Swami Advaitanandaji, level were present. Judges from for contributing its mite for our Mulund were kind enough to Chinmaya Pradeep Project, got judge the children at both the materialized by way of Bhagawat places. Saptah by Swami Advaitanandaji at Krushal Towers Hall, Amar Bhagawat Saptah by Swami Mahal, Chembur. th Advaitanandaji from 24 to The entire Satsangh was in a very 31st Oct. grand scale and first of its kind The Sankalp of Chembur- in Chembur - Ghatkopar Zone Ghatkopar Zone with Grace as can be seen from the turnout of devotees, starting with 250 and increasing to 390 devotees, as the Saptaha progressed. This was only due to the lucid and in-depth knowledge of Swamiji which attracted the devotees. The response to the call by Chinmaya Mission - Chembur Ghatkopar Zone for supporting

December 2015 55 the Chinmaya Pradeep Project Swamiji introduced the was very well received by one and philosophical concept of every all. There was 1 Pramukh Yajman, canto of Bhagawatham, which 2 Mukhya Yajamans, 7 Utsav has motivated many devotees to Yajamans, 41 Sankalp Yajamans seriously take to Bhagawatham and 66 Prasad Yajamans, taking for self unfoldment. This in itself the total tally of 117 Yajamans. is “Purpose Served”. All Yajmans were presented with The Saptah ended on 31st Oct. Bhagawath Pravachan (Book All the Yajamans assembled by Pujya Guruji) and an AUM for Havan and Poornahuti, Lamp. performed individually followed Lazim by over 30 children of by Samashti Bhiksha. Saraswati Vidyalaya School on It was live demonstration of the road leading to the venue on cooperative effort in yagna spirit, Day 1 helped in the last lap of by all the Yajmans and Mission bringing awareness to the people members, which was highly of the area. appreciated by Swamiji.

New Classes Started Balavihar class Every Tuesday at 5.00 pm Sevika : Smt. Indira Someshwar Venue: 1301, Tulsi Majestic, Plot No. - 7, Postal Colony, Chembur (East), Mumbai - 400 071 Contact : 9820019676

Learning Bhagwad Geeta Chanting class Every Thursday between 4.00 and 5.00 pm Sevak: P. B. Someshwar Venue: Lotus Bldg, Flat No. 703, 60 ft Road, Near Vikrant Circle, Ghatkopar (East), Mumbai - 400 077 Contact: 9820118913

56 Chinmaya Sandesh Celebrating The Birth Centenary Year of Parama Pujya Gurudev Swami Chinmayanandaji ALL MAHARASHTRA & GOA CAMP (in Hindi, English & Marathi) MANISHA PANCHAKAM (in Hindi) by Pujya Guruji Swami Tejomayanandaji 23rd to 28th February 2016 (Tuesday to Sunday)

Sw. Advaitananda Sw. Swatmananda Guru Paduka Stotram (in Marathi) (in English)

Total 51 Acharyas of At Chinmaya Vibhooti, Maharashtra and Goa Kolwan, Pune

Camp Donation Rs. 3,500

Opportunity to offer Bhiksha to 51 Acharyas & 1000 Devotees Rs. 15,000 (Breakfast), Rs. 20,000 (Dinner), Rs. 25,000 (Lunch) Guru Paduka Puja: Rs. 11,000. Aarati: Rs. 5,000 Yajaman for the Whole Camp: 5 Lakhs, Yajaman for One Day: 1 Lakh

For On-Line Bank Transfer: Bank:Indian Bank. Branch:Camp. IFSC: IDIB000P087 A/c.Name:Chinmaya Mission Pune.A/c.No:719594351. Please convey details for receipt Cheque to be made in favour of CHINMAYA MISSION PUNE & send to: Chinmaya Maauli Ashram, Chinmaya Nagar, Survey Number 16, Wadgaon Shinde Road, Lohagaon, Pune - 411047

For On-Line Registration - www.chinmayamission.com/pune [email protected] +91-9975596394, +91-9881192859

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