Chinmaya Haridwar Online Magazine
Raji Chandra Feeling the sweet weight of my longing, I wandered to the banks of the holy river. Ripples danced to the rhythm of the breeze, And the fragrance of wildflowers filled the air. The peacock’s cry echoed through the woods, Calling for its distant mate, And a soothing peace enwrapped my heart. Then, carried […]
Continue ReadingRamesh Krishnamurthy Most of us who start our study of Vedanta are advised to follow the three steps to learning about and understanding brahmavidyā – śravaṇa, manana and nididhyāsana (श्रवण, मनन & निदिध्यासन). Listening to the lessons, thinking, analyzing, clearing doubts about the lessons and then deep meditation in those lessons learnt. The most important […]
Continue ReadingFestivals at Chinmaya Mission are a vibrant celebration of culture, community, and devotion. We believe that when we gather to honor these sacred days, we create an environment where children and parents can learn together, pray together, and uplift one another. By weaving spiritual teachings into joyful community events, we strengthen our roots, welcome new […]
Continue ReadingAishwarya Dhananjay Holi is a festival that fills your heart with warmth, joy, and endless happiness. In Holi every splash of color reminds you of how much life and relationships mean to you. Life is the most beautiful when it’s painted in all the colors of love. Every year Chinmaya Mission Portland (CMP) in collaboration […]
Continue ReadingReflections of a teacher: Shyam Venkatesh As the academic year wraps up, I’m looking back at my High School Class that I taught this year – and honestly? I think I was the one who got the real education. I started this year with a very heavy, very dusty suitcase of “nostalgic baggage.” My hidden […]
Continue ReadingBy Teachers and Volunteers: Kamala, Shubhashree and Yashodara As another wonderful year of Alphabet Safari ends, our hearts are filled with gratitude. We thank Chinmaya Mission for giving us the opportunity to teach, guide, serve and most importantly, learn and grow alongside our young Balavihar students. Each child came to class with a unique personality […]
Continue ReadingBy PreK teachers Mrudula, Sumana, and Jyoti It has been a joyful and enriching time in our Pre-K Balavihar class, filled with enthusiasm, curiosity, and meaningful learning experiences. Over the past few months, the children have continued to explore our rich traditions through stories, songs, celebrations, crafts, and interactive activities. It has been a delight […]
Continue ReadingChinmaya Mission has developed a range of activities, events, and programs to cater to people of all age groups from various walks of life. Weekly classes strengthen the grassroots activities of the Mission for its members’ benefit, while lectures and camps by spiritual teachers reach a broader audience. Chinmaya Mission Portland – In Service of […]
Continue ReadingEditor Soundharya Nagasubramanian Digitization & layout design by: Subha Varma Pathial Contributors Swami Ishwarananda Aarohi Nair Aarya Raman Abhay Pusuluri Aishwarya Dhananjay Amogh Kashyap Bala Krishnamoorthy Divya Singh Ganesh Krishnan Jyoti Menon Kamala Mallige Laxmanrao Kapil Varma Kavitha Veerappan Kishore Pathial Lalita Pandruvada Mrudula Nujella Naveen Gudigantala Navya Krishnamoorthy Prabhakar Sadachapakkam Pranav Kurpad Rajeev Singh […]
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