A Paduka Pooja followed by a meditation session with ‘Om Chinmaya Sadgurave Namah’ Japa was conducted at Chinmaya Sagar on 3rd August, Gurudev’s 26th Mahasamadhi Day
It was a serene and blissful atmosphere with the session beautifully conducted by Smt. Shruti Somani.
Aug 3, 2019
Paduka Pooja followed by a meditation session, with ‘Om Chinmaya Sadgurave Namah’ japa was conducted at Chinmaya Sagar, to mark Swami Chinmayananda’s 26th Mahasamadhi (Aradhana Day/Sadhana Day).
Aug 3, 2019
Gurudev’s 26th Mahasamadhi Day was observed as Founders Day by the Chinmaya Nursery, Worli. Children displayed their learning through short song and dance sequences and reminded everyone to ‘Keep Smiling’.
Aug 3, 2019
On 29th July Maha Mrityunjaya havan was conducted by Swami Swatmanandaji which was attended by more than 60 devotees at Chinmaya Sagar. Swamiji lucidly explained how Mrityunjaya Bhagwan who we were going to worship has 8 hands.4 hands two on either side hold 2 kalash showering water on himself.
Jul 29, 2019
Sevikas: Darshana Kadakia, Shruti Somani, Vinita Asrani
Swamiji addressed about 20 to 22 members of four Study Groups, at the residence of the Mariwalas, Breach Candy.
Jul 27, 2019
Sevika: Anjali Dalal
The class watched a video by Pujya Gurudev on the Symbolism of Ramayan. Gurudev explained the symbolism of the Ramayan and correlated it to the rise and fall of man. The class enjoyed the wit and humor of Gurudev and have requested for more such viewings. The session concluded with a quiz on the video which in turn made the class revise their basics.
Jul 26, 2019
Guided by Swamini Krishnapriyanandaji, devotees performed Rudrabhishek with fourteen different dravyas and offered Shodashopachara Puja to Lord Shiva. The chanting of Rudram transported devotees to the cave of their hearts.
Jul 22, 2019
On 18th July, Swami Swatmananda ji addressed around 55 Devi group members from the classes of Sevikas Smt. Vinita Asrani, Smt. Sheila Chitnis, Smt. Aditi Agarwalla, Dr. Abha Shroff and Smt. Geeta Kothari, at Chinmaya Sagar, Churchgate.
Jul 18, 2019
Sevikas: Vinita Asrani, Sheila Chitnis, Aditi Agarwala, Abha Shroff, Geeta Kothari
at Chinmaya Sagar
In a talk peppered with humour and wit, Swamiji explained that while Karma is action (speech or thought) performed with a sense of doership, Karma Yoga is selfless, dedicated action. Karma binds and Karma Yoga purifies the mind.
Jul 18, 2019
Guru Purnima Celebrations Mittal Bhawan, Peddar Road
Swami Swatmananda’s Bhagwatam class was fortunate to have their class falling on the day of Guru Purnima. The class decided to celebrate with Paduka Puja, inviting all Devi Groups of Chinmaya Sagar.
Jul 16, 2019
To express their love and gratitude for Guru Parampara 125 devotees from all over Mumbai had gathered at Shree Prempuri Aashram on 14th July.
Performing Samashti Paduka Puja, for Rajopchara a group of Chyks along with
Pujya Swami Swatmananda ji offered a garland of precious jewels: Bhajans dedicated to Aadi Guru Shiv, Bhagavan Ved Vyasa, Bhagavan Aadi Shankaracharya, Param Guru Pujya Swami Tapovan Maharaj, Pujya Gurudev and all the Gurus.
Jul 14, 2019
Bhagavad Gita Chapter 4 the Yajna spirit and the 12 Yajnas or spiritual disciplines
On Friday July 12 Swami Swatmanandaji met all the five classes (about 45 to 50 members) of Smt. Manju Malkani. Swamiji spoke on a beautiful practical portion of the Bhagavad Gita Chapter 4 - the Yajna spirit and the 12 Yajnas or spiritual disciplines.
Jul 12, 2019
Sevikas: Dr. Madhuriben Sheth
and Anjali Dalal
Swamiji spoke on how the practice of Sadhana Chatushtaya helps one to live the Geeta way of life. He very delicately and intricately wove the 4-fold qualifications on the Geeta chariot.
Jul 11, 2019
On 9th May, Smt. Vinita Asrani ji's Thursday study class celebrated Gurudev’s birthday by inviting Smt. Vibha ji Mittal to the class to speak on Who is Guru? Why is a Guru required in one's life? She spoke from Guru Geeta and gave a very meaningful explanation on the subject. Erudite speaker that she is, set our minds contemplating on the various subtle aspects she spoke about. It was a very intense talk.
May 9, 2019
On 9 th May Smt. Geeta Kothari's study class offered homage to Gurudev Swami
Chinmayananda on his 103 Jayanti by chanting of Guru Strotram, followed by 108 chants of
Om Shree Chinmaya Satgurave Namah. The session ended by reading an excerpt from
Tribute to a Master.
May 9, 2019
Chinmaya Mission, Sagar Zone celebrated Seva day by distributing food activity where food was distributed to about 48- 55 poor people in the Babulnath temple area. The breakfast given comprised of packet of toast, banana, mango and vada pav. The people were very happy and grateful.
May 8, 2019