(8 May 1916 3 August 1993)

Presented by Sivakumar Palaniappan

Early Spiritual Life

On the holy day of Mahashivaratri, February 25, 1949

Swami Chinmayananda conducted his first Jnana Yajna (a series of spiritual discourses) in December 1951, at a small temple in Pune, Maharashtra. Coined the term from Lord Krishna's teachings in the Shrimad Bhagavad Gita,

refers to the student who through scriptural studies performs the ritual of worship

(yajna) at the altar of wisdom (jnana)

To provide to individuals, from any background, the wisdom of Vedanta and the practical means for spiritual growth and happiness, enabling them to become positive contributors to the society.

Chinmaya Bala Vihars (Value education for Children)

Chinmaya Yuva Kendra (Value forums for Youth)

CHYK Motto: Harnessing Youth Potential through Dynamic Spirituality CHYK Mission Statement: To empower youth with the vision, values, and dynamism for success in all fields.

Chinmaya Study Groups (Value forums for Adults)

Study Groups have a lead moderator, who is an experienced sevak, or guide. In class, vaada (logical arguments based on healthy reasoning) is allowed in order to share different views and clear any doubts or confusions.

Geeta Jnana Yajna

Chinmaya Mission's acharyas are regularly invited throughout the year, by Mission and non-Mission devotees, to conduct lecture series, satsangs, seminars, workshops and other special events.

Swami Chinmayananda's life was indeed a saga of immeasurable strength, boundless love, tireless service, and metaphysical reach.

Hari Om