Author: HariPatrika
Reflections of the Soul: A Journey Through Trinidad – Kapil Varma
Kapil Varma, Chinmaya Haridwar Alum As we landed in Trinidad, we first went to the ashram. Even at the airport, Swamiji was known across the country. When we told the border agents we were going to the ashram, they immediately said, “Oh, you’re going to see Swamiji?” Right away, I could see the impact Chinmaya […]
Continue ReadingJnana Yagnas in 2025-26 and The Key Takeaways – Ganesh Krishnan
Ganesh Krishnan As we conclude another wonderful school year, the Chinmaya Mission Portland families had the opportunity to listen to and learn from great masters and practitioners of advaita vedanta throughout the year. Topics varied from Bhagavad Gita to bhakti to practical applications for better living. Here’s a brief summary of all the jnana yagnas […]
Continue ReadingA Day of Seva, Devotion, and Divine Grace – Subha Varma Pathial
The Hanuman Chalisa Havan held on May 19 in celebration of 75 years of Chinmaya Mission was much more than a beautifully conducted spiritual event. It was the culmination of months of planning, dedicated seva, and the collective devotion of many individuals working together under the grace of Hanumanji. The journey began in March when […]
Continue ReadingThe Service of The Lord of Lords
Navya, Bala, Divya There’s life before coming to the US and life after; life before our daughter was born and after; and life before joining the Chinmaya Haridwar community — and after. In our life before Chinmaya, we had volunteered steadily as students and working professionals. But during Navya’s elementary school, particularly around the Covid […]
Continue ReadingA Decade of Support and Service – Prabhakar Sadachapakkam
ASIO Seniors and Chinmaya Mission Haridwar: A Decade of Support and Service – Prabhakar Sadachapakkam For over ten years, Chinmaya Mission Haridwar has generously opened its doors to the Association of Seniors of Indian Origin (ASIO), providing a welcoming venue for weekly senior gatherings from April through October. This selfless support has enabled seniors to […]
Continue ReadingThree Days of Silence and Service at Sidhbari – Divya Singh
Divya Singh The trip to Sidhbari almost didn’t happen. A free week between Delhi and a family gathering in the adjoining states of UP and Bihar had seemed like a gift. But in practice, it looked like this: a death in my extended family, logistical challenges criss-crossing Delhi’s unrelenting traffic, and a string of trekking […]
Continue ReadingCandid Captures 25-26
Candid Captures offer a glimpse into some of the celebrations and memorable moments from this academic year. This is just a small selection—be sure to check out our social media pages for highlights from specific events and more fun!
Continue ReadingMeet our Bala Vihar graduates 2025-2026
The Chinmaya Mission Bala Vihar Graduation marks the culmination of years of spiritual learning and growth for our students. This year, we are proud to celebrate 12 graduates from our Bala Vihar program. We invite you to take a bird’s-eye view of their achievements, aspirations, and journeys. Enjoy!
Continue ReadingValedictory Address – Naveen Gudigantala
Class of 2026 Graduation Speech Hari Om, everyone! Graduates, first of all, a huge congratulations to you—and perhaps an even bigger congratulations to your parents for finally getting you to this finish line. My name is Naveen Gudigantala. In the Balavihar world, I’m your teacher; in the “real world,” I’m a professor at the University […]
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