Category: Prologue

The Story Behind the Chinmaya Mission Pledge “We stand as one family…” It was the early 1960s, and the Chinmaya Mission was growing rapidly under the visionary leadership of Swami Chinmayananda. Centers were springing up across India and abroad. But Swamiji began to notice something: though people were attending satsangs and yagnas, there was a […]

Hari Om! A very Happy Father’s Day to all dads! It brings me great joy to join you in celebrating the 11th anniversary of Chinmaya Haridwar and the release of the 2025 edition of Hari Patrika. This year marks a truly momentous milestone—the 75th anniversary of the Chinmaya Movement, which began with Pujya Gurudev Swami […]

Hari OM! As we enter the auspicious 75th year of Chinmaya Mission’s global service, we, the Board of Directors of Chinmaya Mission Portland, offer our heartfelt gratitude and appreciation to all our members, volunteers, donors, and supporters. Your consistent dedication to Gurudev’s vision and the community around us has been the foundation of our continued […]

Soundharya Nagasubramanian As we complete the edition of this year’s Haripathrika, I am filled with gratitude for the contributions of our community. Each article is a tribute to the ever-evolving tapestry of spirituality, seva and inclusion that defines our community. From thought-provoking articles on Vedanta to pieces that share our experiences in hosting Acharyas, and […]