Chinmaya Haridwar Online Magazine
Existence of this creation is a mystery wrapped in an enigma. A fortnight ago, we celebrated Sri Rama Navami. There was a beautiful ceremony in Balaji temple, where the community celebrated the wedding of mother Sita and lord Rama. It was celebrated with full fanfare, the ancestry of Rama and Sita was read out, all […]
Continue ReadingIs AI conscious? That seems to be THE question for our generation, isn’t it? If the answer is yes, is it something to be happy about or afraid of? Let us explore this further. As humans, we cannot stop ourselves from understanding the laws of nature and exploiting them to create new things, and yet […]
Continue ReadingNirukta (निरुक्त), one of the Vedanga-s (वेदाङ्ग), addresses several topics that help study and understand the four sections of the Veda-s (वेद). The main topic is the etymology and deriving the correct intent of words and phrases; it also includes a section on the relationship between a Guru (गुरु teacher, ब्राह्मण Brahmana) and a Shishya […]
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Ashok Mann, 11th Grade At the beginning of this academic year, I joined the Prithvi Seva group in tree planting with the nonprofit organization, Friends of Trees. This was a brand-new experience for me. Going into it, I didn’t know what to expect. It was December 9, 2023 when I attended my first tree planting. […]
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Rishan Chakraborty, 8th Grade I joined Balavihar in 2017. I took part in both the Balavihar and Hindi classes that were offered. Going to Chinmaya was a big part of my religious life, and I have greatly enjoyed the experience of learning about my religion and culture. In 2021, I signed up to be a […]
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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 […]
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A decade has passed since the Pujya Guruji inaugurated Chinmaya Mission Portland’s sacred abode, a space where spirituality finds its home and hearts are nourished with the wisdom of the ages. As we celebrate this remarkable milestone, we are reminded of the timeless teachings of our ancient sages, teachings that continue to guide and inspire […]
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Keshav Ganesh, 8th Grade Hari Om, my name is Keshav. I am an 8th grader who has been a student of Chinmaya Mission for 13 years. One of my favorite things about Chinmaya Mission are some of the festivals. I have done the Holi celebration for so many years and it’s always extremely fun with […]
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It is with immense pleasure and pride that we present to you the 10th Anniversary edition of Hari Patrika. This issue commemorates a major milestone of Chinmaya Haridwar, our spiritual home in Portland. Our center stands as a testament to the spirit of Seva (service) and dedication that define our vibrant community. Many individuals have […]
Continue ReadingClass of 2024 Graduation Speech Hari Om. Good morning everyone. I’m Krishnan and I teach the 11th grade here at Balavihar along with Avinash. Today I have the honor of saying a few words to the graduates on this very special day. Before I address the graduates, I want to just take a moment to […]
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