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The Ishavasyopanishad mantras begin, by remebering God, with ‘Om’.

Ishavasyam idagam sarvam.

Following this, the Teacher declares, ‘This entire world is pervaded by the Lord’ (Ishavasyam idagam sarvam.). The world is already pervaded by God who is everywhere, but we do not see Him. We need to look at the world and see it as pervaded by God; if we are not able to do so, our sorrows will not end.

Thus, in the very first statement the Guru tells the shishya that your sorrow is not because of any action, person or the world, it is because of how you are looking at this world. The Upanishads say God is everywhere; see Him everywhere. However, we tend to see and focus our attention on corruption and the many other acts of wrong doing that take place around us, not on the fact that everything in this entire world is pervaded by the Lord alone.

Whatever is there in this world, however insignificant it may be (yat kincit), it is pervaded by the Lord. Intellectually, we may accept that God is everywhere, but we are not able to see Him in everything, especially in those whom we dislike. However, He is in all – as all. Look at the world with God-vision and your sorrows will end. Ishavasyam idagam sarvam.

Jagat Defined

This world, idam jagat, is pervaded by the Lord. What falls under this term ‘jagat’?

Whatever is known to us as ‘This’ is the world. Whatever becomes the object of our senses, mind and awareness, is defined as ‘jagat’ – the world. The very word ‘jagat’ itself opens up and indicates the nature of the world. That which appears and disappears, comes and goes; only, in between, it gives an illusion that it is steady – that is jagat.

A good illustration are the Mumbai local trains. A train arrives, stops at the station for a short time. Then in an instant, it picks up speed and is gone! The very nature of the world is that which comes and goes. Since the world is an object of consciousness, it is also inert and perishing.

The Substratum

When we do not have the vision of the one Lord alone pervading everywhere, then what we will see is multiplicity, diversity – the world of names and forms. We do not see the underlying Reality, its substratum, which pervades in and through the entire universe.

So look at the world as pervaded by the Lord. Know that there is only One Lord that pervades this world and have the vision of Oneness. When one sees only diverse names and forms and perceives them as different from oneself, then notions of ‘I and my’, ‘you and yours’, likes and dislikes arise. The moment we lose sight of the One and see only the many, we are caught up in the world of plurality. Greed, jealousy and other negative emotions arise to create strong likes and dislikes, resulting in divisions and conflicts.

The Author is the Head of Chinmaya Mission Worldwide. This is Blog 2 in the Ishavasyopanishad Series.

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Residential Children Camp for Harihara Vidyalaya Children from 11th to 13th March 2016

Children Camp on Lord Surya was conducted at Chinmaya Surya from 11th to 13^th March 2016. Over 50 children from Harihara Vidyalaya Matriculation School, Tamaraipakkam actively participated in the camp under the guidance of Acharya Priya Arun. Smt. Thangam, Sevak from Chinmaya Mission, Tamaraipakkam, accompanied the children and guided them. Children attentively listened to  Brni. Shruti Chaitanyaji as she explained the glories of the Sun, symbolism of Lord Surya, learnings from Sun and worship of Sun. Sri Arunachalam taught the children songs on Lord Surya and Sri Sakthi Gurunathan conducted Arts and Craft session. Chyks Dilli Babu and Ram Kumar from Tamaraipakkam taught the children to perform Surya Namaskar. Children also performed the Gayatri Homam and participated in the puja under the guidance of Sri Baskaran and Smt.Raji Narayanan. Children learnt from Botanical Garden, enjoyed at Beach, sang bajans at Manakula Vinayagar Temple, performed japa at Siddhananda Temple and danced for Lord Surya.

Residential Children Camp for Pushpalata Matriculation Hr. Secondary School from 3rd May to 5th May 2016

46 children of Class XII from Pushpalata Matriculation Hr. Secondary School, Tirunelveli, participated in the three-day “Integrated Personality Development Camp” at Chinmaya Surya. Brni. Shruti Chaitanyaji and Acharya Priya from Tamaraipakkam facilitated the camp. The camp focused on building leadership qualities in the children. The camp was filled with interactive sessions, discussions, creativity sessions and presentations. Children were engrossed in devotion performing the Gayatri Homam. They enjoyed the fun time, the camp fire, visit to famous temple, beach and planetarium. They were introduced to the life and works of Pujya Gurudev through the movie “On A Quest”.

Non-Residential Children Camp for Sarvam Poothurai village Girls on 9th and 10th May 2016

76 children in the age group of 14 to 16 years participated in the two-day camp on “Love and Respect” at Sarvam venue in Poothurai village. Brni. Shruti Chaitanyaji and Smt. Raji Narayanan facilitated the camp. The camp focused on building right relationships and the attitude in work. Children actively participated in all the activities, discussions and presentations.

Non-Residential Children Camp for Sarvam Poothurai village Boys on 11th May 2016

60 boys in the age group of 14 to 16 years participated in the one-day camp on “Love and Respect” at Sarvam venue. Brni. Shruti Chaitanyaji and Smt. Raji Narayanan facilitated the camp. The camp focused on building right relationships and the attitude in work. Children actively participated in all the activities, discussions and presentations.

Residential Children Camp for SOS Children from Nagapattinam from 12th to 14th May 2016

30 children in the age group of 11 to 13 years participated in the three-day camp on “Bright as SUN” at Chinmaya Surya. Sri Baskaranji, Secretary of Chinmaya Mission welcomed the participants. Sri Natarajanji, President, addressed the children on the purpose of the camp. Brni. Shruti Chaitanyaji, Smt. Raji Narayanan and Sri Arunachalam facilitated the camp ably supported by Selvi Kaushika. Children actively participated in all the activities, creativity sessions, discussions and songs. They also paricipated in Gayatri Homam and also went for outing to Beach and Manakula Vinayagar temple.

Residential Children Camp for SOS Girl Children from Nagapattinam from 20th to 22nd May 2016

40 children in the age group of 13 to 18 years participated in the three-day camp on “LEAD INDIA” at Chinmaya Surya. Sri Baskaranji, Secretary of Chinmaya Mission welcomed the participants. Sri Natarajanji, President, inaugurated the camp and briefed the children on the purpose of the camp. Brni. Shruti Chaitanyaji, Smt. Raji Narayanan and Sri Arunachalam facilitated the camp ably supported by Selvi Kaushika. Children actively participated in all the activities, creativity sessions, discussions and songs. They also paricipated in Gayatri Homam and also went for outing to Beach, Sri Aurobindo Ashram and Manakula Vinayagar temple.

Residential Children Camp for Sarvam Children from Poothurai Village on 23rd and 24th May 2016

My Transformation Transforms Nation – 2 days residential camp for Sarvam children – organized in Chinmaya Mission Puducherry.
Dates: May 23, 24
No. of children – 130 in age group 14 to 16 yrs
Venue – Chinmaya Mission Puducherry, Krishna Nagar

The theme of the camp is “My Transformation Transforms Nation”. The integrated personality development camp focused on physical fitness, emotional stability, intellectual sharpness and patriotism.

The 2 days were filled with group discussions, games, activities, q & a sessions, short video clippings – all intended for bringing out dormant talents, erasing low tendencies, building confidence, instilling patriotism.

For physical Transformation, children were taught Surya namaskar, benefits of thoppu-karanam (super brain yoga), OM chanting, Vriksha-aasan, tips for healthy food habits and cleanliness.

For emotional Transformation, children had a group discussion on what emotions are hindering their progress; Solution to overcome them was provided through classroom session as well as activity. For instance, the trust fall activity to get rid of fear, Truth experiment to overcome telling lies, Tolerance game to know how to increase our patience etc.

For spiritual Transformation, significance of Gayathri mantra was taught, children participated in Gayathri havan, all were taken to Guru Siddhananda temple where they chanted Shiva Puranam.

For patriotic Transformation, children were enlightened on the glory of India.

Apart from the sessions, sevaks were thrilled to see the adaptable nature of the children which was very evident in dormitory room sharing, readiness to serve – whether it be cleaning the classrooms or serving food, being punctual for the classes and so on.

All the camps were thus a very fulfilling experience and the seeds sown in the young minds will blossom at the right time to result in a Transformed Nation.

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Brni. Shruti Chaitanyaji and Acharya Arunachalam from Chennai with the assistance of Yuvaveer Kaushika conducted a one-day workshop titled "P-CUBE" for a team of employees in Supreme Industries Ltd. on 25 th May 2016.

• Create awareness of one’s inherent potential;

• Develop vision to appreciate others;

• Understand factors determining ones performance;

• Analyze traits of Performer and Non-performer;

• Understand impact of perception on performance;

• Transform Potential to Performance and glide towards perfection.

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Pujya Gurudev Swami Chinmayananda & Bhagavad Gita visited 100 houses commemorating Chinmaya Birth Centenary Celebrations 2015-16

To commemorate Chinmaya Birth Centenary Celebrations, Chinmaya Mission, Puducherry conducted Illamthorum Geethai – A project to reach out 100 houses of devotees from different walks of life wherein Guru Paduka Puja and Satsang on Bhagavat Gita were organized. The programme started in October 2015 and concluded on 30^th April 2016. Smt. Raji Narayanan co‑ordinated the event with the help of a team of sevaks.

Devotees welcomed Pujya Gurudev and Bhagavad Gita with poorna kumbam. That was followed by Guru Paduka Puja performed by the family members of the devotees with the guidance of Acharya Brni. Shruti Chaitanyaji. After Chinmaya Aarati, Acharya would recite a sloka from Bhagavad Gita and narrate the significance and meaning of the sloka. Thus, Japa, Puja and Chintanam was organized at every house purifying one within and without.

Every house saw an average of 50 participants drawn from the friends and relatives of the family concerned, thus introducing many new members to Chinmaya Mission. Acharya Arunachalam and Acharya Priya from Tamaraipakkam and Brni. Shraddha Chaitanyaji also facilitated the programme.

The programme was well received and the devotees attending the satsang appreciated the practical application of Bhagavat Gita in day-to-day life, it is applicable to all going beyond age, caste, creed and religion.

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Pranams to Pujya Guruji and Acharyas..

With the grace of Pujya Gurudev and with the blessings of Pujya Guruji,Chinmaya Mission Sivakasi started it’s Seva..The first official program is LEAD children summer camp held at Shruthi Vidyodhaya school for 5 days from May 25-29.

The camp started by 10 a.m and ended by 3 p.m everyday.26 children of age group 7-13 actively participated in the camp. Daily sessions include Puja,Yoga,values,slokas,bhajans,craft and games.

Children visited the nearest temple one day. On the valedictory day, children performed Matru Puja followed by a small cultural programme. Camp kit,refreshments and certificates were provided to all participants.

In continuation to this camp, it has been planned to start balvihar weekly classes. It has also been planned to conduct Chinmaya Gita chanting competition for schools in and around Sivakasi.

With the guidance and support of Chinmaya Mission Madurai, Sivakasi center successfully organised it’s first activity.

Hari Om!

Sharing a report and some photos of the recent visit of Chinmaya Vijaya girls to Chinmaya Vibbooti.

21 girls from Chinmaya Vijaya (girls’ orphanage in Kaza, near Vijaywada) aged 10-14 years old along with two caretakers and accompanied by Br Kushal Chaitanya, reached Chinmaya Vibhooti (the Vision Centre of Chinmaya Mission at Kolwan, near Pune) late on 9th May. The night sky opened up to receive them in a heavy shower of unexpected rain.

The next morning a bright sun welcomed them as they embarked on their 19-day stay. After a couple of days to settle in, they participated in a Bala Vihar camp by Pujya Guruji Swami Tejomayananda, on the topic of values. From 12 to 15 May, they attended classes, activities and games, and participated in cultural performances and a prabhat pheri procession between Vibhooti’s two beautiful temples. The girls enjoyed the camp thoroughly and said they would love to repeat the experience!

From 17th to 21st May, the group spent time with Smt Pramodini Rao, director of Chinmaya Naada Bindu (CNB). She told them lots of stories and taught them lots of songs, and it was mutual love at first sight (and sound). They had evening spiritual class with Br Srivatsa Chaitanya and Br Narayana Chaitanya. In their spare time they also had a taste of Vedic Maths with Shri Rupesh from School of Vedic Maths – unplanned but thoroughly enjoyable and enlightening.

The last week of their stay at Chinmaya Vibhooti was spent learning dance with Smt Ramaa Bharadvaj, director of dance at CNB. ‎She spent quality time with them, teaching them mudras and their names, expressions and much more. She choreographed a dance to a Telugu song, especially for them to perform at the CNB Summer Arts Intensive valedictory. The audience was enthralled and overjoyed by the performance, which was a display of their zest, coordination with each other, and tuning with Ramaaji.

The best part of the visit of the Chinmaya Vijaya girls to Chinmaya Vibhooti was the connection they formed with each one they interacted with. Be it management or staff or visitors who happened to be around, everyone enjoyed their company thoroughly. Their warm smiles and waves, their friendly banter, and their polite conduct will be remembered for a long time to come.

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HOUSTON. When summer begins its bright shine, the spirit of graduation manifests everywhere, from the ripening acts of nature to the maturing landmarks of academic endeavors. As secular education in schools culminates after another year of learning, a new generation of graduates step into the wider world of higher collegiate learning to begin another journey of academic discovery and achievement.

Keeping with that cycle of growth and maturation, when the fresh and eager Class of 2016 emerged ready to fly out into the portals of higher education, the happy and proud family of Chinmaya Prabha Houston gathered to celebrate, empower, and inspire its graduates through a significant Bala Vihar graduation ceremony on the morning of May 28, 2016.

The Bala Vihar Class of 2016 were thrice blessed on their graduation this year. First, their Bala Vihar studies that helped mold their spiritual and cultural personalities from kindergarten to 12^th grade reached the graduating landmark to coincide with the memorable Chinmaya Centennial (1916-2016) year. Next, their graduation was celebrated in the presence of the auspicious Chinmaya Jyoti that invoked the very presence of the Master, Pujya Gurudeva Swami Chinmayananda himself. And, the graduates had the great fortune of three-fold blessings from the Acaryas Sri Gaurang and Smt.Darshana Nanavaty, their parents, and Bala Vihar teachers along with the wishes of an entire Chinmaya community.

The Graduation ceremony commenced with an ardent puja in Sri Saumyakasi Sivalaya conducted by the priest Sri Ganesh in the presence of the Acaryas.  After that prayer, the bright graduates were led by their beloved Acharyas into the Chinmaya Smrit Hall after prostrations to Pujya Gurudev’s  pratima. As they took their places in the hall after the Vedic chanting of Sri Ganeshji and the melodic wishes of “Om Mangalam,” it was a moment of pride and gratitude for all gathered there.

In Houston, Chinmaya Bala Vihar is the culmination of  Pujya Gurudeva’s divine vision for every new generation and a mother’s love for her children at its best!  Pujya Acarya Smt. Darshana Nanavaty has tirelessly spearheaded the Houston Chinmaya Bala Vihar with a team of dedicated Bala Vihar teachers since 1982. Many of graduating students of the Class of 2016  have benefited from their learning about Hinduism, Indian culture, and universal  values from classes even from kindergarten upto 12^th grade.  Bala Vihar students draw inspiration from spiritual guidance and teachings every Sunday to strive for their best, forge beautiful friendships, and participate in further volunteering in the community. Parents receive immeasurable comfort and assurance that their children will be good citizens of this world and carry forth with them the ethical integrity and moral values.

Once the students were seated in Smrti Hall, the Graduation ceremony continued with Pujya Gurudeva’s Paduka Puja followed by the Convocation address from Taittiriya Upanisad  by Acarya Sri Gaurang Nanavaty. Basing his discourse on the ancient revered Vedic text which imparts advice on the best tenets of ethical living, Gauranguncle reminded the new graduates with humor, love, and thoughtful fatherly affection that the centuries-old message of that ancient graduation was still the most relevant and surest means of Self-unfoldment and secular success. Using metaphors from many aspects of daily life, the Acarya emphasized how alert and consistent practice is important to fortify value-based achievement and how every graduate must exemplify the values of Sanatana Dharma in every aspect of higher learning and living. This inspiring  discourse was followed by the  ceremonial lighting of the lamp by both Acaryas after which every graduate came up on stage, lit his or her own light of new beginnings, bowed to the Acaryas and received a blessing memento which had Gurudev’s words inscribed: “Keep your mind where your hands are working,” to signify efficiency born of inspired concentration.

Concluding with the time-honored Vedic tradition, to show a mark of their utmost respect and deep gratitude for the spiritual education they received, the new graduates of 2016 offered Guru Dakshina to the Acaryas, making their first contribution to the Chinmaya Jeevan Darshan project of the future.  As the new graduates lined up, looking resplendent in their traditional Indian clothes with their joyful smiles, in front of the assembled audience, the Bala Vihar Graduation Ceremony of 2016 concluded with the resonance of ‘Abhinandanam’ – the Chinmaya Graduation Song, the Chinmaya Pledge, and the Universal Peace Prayer – “Sarve Bhavantu Sukhinah.” For more information on Chinmaya Mission Houston and its activities visit www.chinmayahouston.org or Jay Deshmukh 832-541-0059 or Bharati Sutaria 281-933-0233

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Pujya Gurudev Swami Chinmayananda’s Birth Centenary was celebrated with ritualistic fervor on May 8, 2016.  The entire year May 2015 – May 2016 was focused on Paduka Puja in 1000 houses which was completed with total dedication in 1100 houses all over Bengaluru city. Eight sets of Padukas were distributed to different teams who brought them back on May 8, 2016 to be received with Poorna Kumbha at Deenabandhu temple Indiranagar. They were received by Pujya Swami Brahmannada and taken in a procession round the temple and installed in front of a beautifully decorated dias inside the temple. More than 2000 devotees who had gathered performed Ksheerabhisheka to all the padukas to the chanting of Bhajans, Ganapati Atharvasheersham, Bhagavad Gita, Hanuman Chalisa and Vishnu Sahasranama. 100 beautiful lamps were lit to mark the Birth Centenary of Pujya Gurudev. Later Paduka Puja was performed with Chinmaya Ashtotram and Guru Paduka Stotram. Pujya Swami Brahmananda’s chanting of Gurudev’s birthday song composed by Pujya Swami Tejomayananda and the Satsang paying glowing and flowery tribute to Pujya Gurudev sent everyone present to emotional ecstasy. The function concluded with aarati and prasad to all present. Blood donation camp organized by Chinmaya Mission Hospital saw a beeline of sincere devotees right from 9.00 am to 6.00 pm.

Curtain was thus drawn on the five year long Centenary celebration which started with Chinmaya Balamahotsava in 2011 and saw successful completion of Akhanda Gita Yajna for 365 days during 2014 – 2015, All Karnataka Sadhana Camp in Kolwan with almost 1000 delegates participating, Chinmaya Jyoti Yatra, Screening of “On a Quest” movie in several cities of Karnataka and Chinmaya Bala Vaibhavam along with several Jnana Yajnas and Satsangs almost every day.
Chinmaya Sadguruve Namah.

Shankara Jayanti was observed on May 11, 2016 with Satsang by Pujya Swami Adityananada, Acharya of Mandya centre at Sri Jaya Rama Seva Mandali, Jayanagar. Pujya Swamiji spoke on Shivanandalahari stressing on the importance of educating the mind to overcome the negative tendencies with the help of right knowledge through regular study and introspection of our scriptures. It is very important to understand the impermanent nature of the body, mind and intellect and get rooted in the all pervading Jyoti that illumines the entire universe. The Satsang was well attended.

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The photograph of Dr Kshama Metre and Kusum  taken on  the occasion of the STATE Reception to the Honorable President of India, Shri Pranab Mukerjee at the Retreat, Moshabra in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh on 5^th June 2016. The Retreat is a magnificent home where the President stays amongst a beautiful natural setting of deodar trees.

In this reception eminent citizens of the State were invited to meet with the President. They include politicians, bureaucrats, academicians, artists, social workers, senior army and police officers and others who have made significant contribution to the State.

Dr Kshama Metre  was invited for our work in CORD. There were about 75 such people accompanied by their spouses. Ms. Kusum Mahajan , a volunteer from CORD also accompanied Dr Kshama Metre for an hour long function of grandeur.

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Biggest centenary celebration event.
It was a Hanuman Mela in Central Harbout Front Hong Kong.

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Inauguration of Chinmaya Pradeep at Powai Ashram

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Swami Someshananda of our Mission attained Mahasamadhi on 11th June 2016 in Thrissur, Kerala. Swamiji tirelessly and devotedly served as Pujya Gurudev’s personal secretary for many years.

Following completion of the Vedanta Course at Sandeepany Sadhanalya in 1993, he became known as Brahmachari Varada Chaitanya and was initiated into sannyas in 2013 on Mahashivaratri. He served at Kalladathur and was presently the Acharya of Chinmaya Mission Pallasana in Kerala.

May the Grace of God and the Blessings of Pujya Gurudev be the strength and guiding force. We pay respectful homage to him.

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The devotees of Chinmaya Seva Centre Singapore were blessed to witness a memorably divine experience, as Pujya Guruji conducted the Gyan Yagna on Upanishad Ganga at PGP Auditorium. After months of rising anticipation; Guruji’s soothing presence was like a cool shower of compassionate grace that soaked everyone in the bliss of satsang. Interspersed with Guruji’s devotional naam-sankeertana, his uplifting discourses and thought provoking episodes from the TV serial Upanishad Ganga; this was truly an experience of a lifetime. Guruji spoke on three topics, namely “Dharma” (duty), “Grihasthashram” (married life) and “Kritagyata” (gratitude). Guruji’s simple yet lucid explanations left the audience overwhelmed with joy, as they heard in rapt attention and in awe of Pujya Guruji’s ability to explain the subtlest of topics with such clarity and depth.

As Guruji arrived at the newly constructed PGP auditorium, children of Balvihar lined up to welcome and usher him all the way. Amidst sacred chants by temple priests and a melodious Nadaswaram performance, Pujya Guruji was given a rousing welcome at the venue. On stage, Pujya Guruji was offered the Poorna Kumbha by committee members of Chinmaya Seva Centre Singapore. The traditional lamp was lit to mark the inauguration of the Yagna by Pujya Guruji along with Chairman of Hindu Endowment Board – Mr.Jayachandran and chairman of Hindu Advisory Board – Mr.Rajan Krishnan. Subsequently the eminent Mr.Satpal Khattar and President of Chinmaya Seva Centre Singapore – Mr.Chandru Bharwani felicitated Pujya Guruji on stage, in honour of his being conferred the prestigious Padma Bhushan award. Honorary Secretary Mrs Nirmala Bharwani gave the opening speech and welcome address while Trustee Mr.Rajan Bharvani offered the vote of thanks on the culminating day. The daily program was compered by Mrs. Misha Iyer.

On 3rd April, “Badrinath” – a beautiful dance ballet depicting the spiritual journey of Pujya Gurudev and all our Masters was performed by members of “Shrutilaya” and devotees of CSC Singapore. Under the guidance of our resident Acharya Brni. Vishakaha Chaitanya, “Badrinath” was a culmination of the 108 times Vishnu Sahasranama Chanting undertaken by devotees during the BCC year. It was a truly delightful and inspiring experience for everyone to watch.

During the course of Pujya Guruji’s visit, he also met and interacted with various groups namely the Balvihar sevikas, Study group members, Sevaks, Volunteers and members of CSC executive Committee. 

An emotionally moving event was when Balvihar children performed “Pitra Puja” as a worship of their fathers. 

Guruji sprinkled everyone in Singapore with unforgettable moments of love, joy and devotion. His divine presence brought everyone closer, giving us an opportunity to meet every day and serve Pujya Gurudev’s Vision in a truly Yagna spirit. The effortless sewa and beaming faces of all volunteers was a sign of true fulfilment that such an event can bring about. It was wonderful to also have the Acharya of Chinmaya Mission Hong Kong Swamini Supriyananda who graced the event during Pujya Guruji’s visit.

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Hari Om!

It gives me great pleasure to inform all that the Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India has granted in-principle their approval for the establishment of Chinmaya Vishwavidyapeeth. The University will be a deemed University for Sanskrit and Indian Knowledge Traditions, including Performing Arts, in the de novo category for preservation of our cultural heritage. The main campus is at Chinmaya International Foundation, Veliyanad, Kerala at the birth-home of Adi Sankaracharya and constituent campus at Chinmaya Naada Bindu, Kolwan, Maharashtra, at the Vision Centre for Pujya Gurudev Swami Chinmayananda.

Faculty will be appointed at both locations in due course. All government formalities are being handled by the University team. Following this, the University will be able to enrol students and commence study programmes. The initial study programmes will be on Indian Knowledge Traditions and Performing Arts. Details will be provided on the University website (www.chinmayauniversity.ac.in) and the University website will be launched on 14^th June 2016 at 10am. The live webcast of the website launch may be viewed on
www.chinmayamission.com/live/

May the grace of God and the blessings of our entire Guru Parampara be with the University. May the entire world be benefitted by the unique programmes offered by this university, which is in fulfilment of the grand vision of Pujya Gurudev.

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On May 22^nd 2016, Chinmaya Mission Pittsburgh (CMP) had their annual Balavihar Students’ Day celebrations. Acharya Vivekji, who is the visiting Acharya of CMP, graced this event with his presence. Ever since its inception in 2008, the CMP Balavihar community has grown significantly under the able guidance of Vivekji. There are now three centers in three different areas of Pittsburgh with forty-five teachers and about six hundred families in all.

The day started with the opening prayers followed by the screening of the Student’s Day movie: Mahabharata! Each class from all three centers, with kids ranging from preschoolers to students in high school, were cast in short plays depicting various episodes from the Mahabharata which were filmed several weeks ahead of the Students’ Day. The Balavihar teachers wrote the script, directed, and filmed the plays. The movie was recorded using green-screen technology. Using a computer software, the volunteers worked on the movie by adding special effects such as inserting a background to the videos, adding voice enhancements and appropriate music, and combined all of the recorded episodes, creating a three-hour long movie! Each and every play in the movie had an invaluable lesson to take away.

The graduating high school seniors were recognized during the event. The Youth-Seva related awards were given to students who volunteered their time during the school year for a higher purpose. This event paved the way for the entire Balavihar community to come together, connect with one another, and celebrate the power of Guru-Shishya Parampara on this memorable day!

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