Sahayana Participation Release of Liability
Release of Liability must be signed online -BEFORE- driving/riding on behalf of Sahayana |
The spirit of advaita is not to keep away from anything, but to keep in tune with everything.
– Swami Chinmayananda
Hari OM!
Please fill this form to sign the release of liability.
Our Senior Shuttle Initiative, request a ride – Sahayana
| Dates: | Specific Dates will be coordinated offline with you |
| Days & Time: | Wednesdays, meeting starts at 6 PM |
Sign up here to request a ride |
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Hari OM!
We are excited to launch Sahayana’s Senior Shuttle Initiative—a program dedicated to helping our elders attend their weekly Wednesday meetings safely, with dignity, and care.
We are requesting the seniors who need rides to the senior meetings to sign up here. We will contact offline to get more details.
For more details or to sign up, please fill out the form, and Shyam will reach out to coordinate available Wednesdays.
Thank you for helping us bring “Traveling Together with Dignity, Safety, and Care” to our community.
Volunteer Drivers Needed for Our Senior Shuttle Initiative – Sahayana
| Dates: | Specific Dates will be coordinated offline with you |
| Days & Time: | Wednesdays, meeting starts at 6 PM |
Sign up to make a difference! |
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Hari OM!
We are excited to launch Sahayana’s Senior Shuttle Initiative—a program dedicated to helping our elders attend their weekly Wednesday meetings safely, with dignity, and care.
We are looking for adult volunteer drivers with their own cars to give a few hours on Wednesday evenings starting in April. Your support will make a meaningful difference in the lives of our seniors.
For more details or to sign up, please fill out the form, and Shyam will reach out to coordinate available Wednesdays.
Thank you for helping us bring “Traveling Together with Dignity, Safety, and Care” to our community.
Who is a Yajmaan?
Hinduism places great importance on rituals, ceremonies, and pujas, where devotees seek blessings through offerings. In traditional practice, a “Yajmaan” serves as the patron of a puja or yajna, supporting the priest who conducts the ritual. The word “Yajmaan” comes from the Sanskrit root “Yaj,” meaning worship, and typically refers to the head of a family or community leading the sacrificial ceremony. After the puja, the Yajmaan offers Dakshina (a donation) to the priest, marking the completion of the ceremony.
At Chinmaya Mission, we strive to make these sacred rituals accessible to all. At Chinmaya Mission Portland, a different family is honored as the Yajmaan for each puja. The Yajmaan begins the ceremony with a “Sankalpa,” a firm, positive resolution or prayer offered to the Lord. They bring offerings such as flowers, fruits, and naivedyam (food offerings), and conclude by making a tax-deductible donation to the mission at the feet of Madhur Krishna, as an expression of gratitude. In return, the Yajmaan receives blessings and Puja Prasad from the priest, deepening their connection to the divine and inviting wisdom and positive energy.
Rest assured—our Festival team works closely with the Yajmaan every step of the way to ensure the experience is meaningful and enjoyable for all.
Upload Sponsorship Donation Receipt
Please note that we are an all-volunteer organization, with our team members balancing daytime jobs to keep our overhead costs at zero. This ensures that 100% of your annual sponsorship goes directly towards maintaining the Chinmaya Haridwar building and its programs. Since tracking annual sponsorships requires considerable time, we would greatly appreciate your prompt attention to this matter. Closing it quickly will allow our volunteers to continue serving Chinmaya Mission Portland in the best possible way.