Under the aegis of Chinmaya Prerana, Kharghar, Chinmaya Family Pathshala was inaugurated. The event commenced with invocation of Gurudev’s blessings and lighting of lamp by Swamini Samarpitananda, Br. Tanmay Chaitanya, (Chinmaya Prerana), Shri Amol Khair (Hon. President, Chinmaya Mission Navi Mumbai), Shri Seshadri (Sri Varasiddhi Vinayak Temple) and Shri Narayanan (Guruvayurappan Temple).
Shri Amol Khair spoke briefly on the concept of Pathshala and introduced the dignitaries and sevaks and sevikas who would be conducting sessions for children. Smt. Pratima Rao explained in detail the structure and functioning of Pathshala. Shri Venugopalji explained the various activities of Chinmaya Mission.
Br. Tanmay Chaitanya explained the purpose of attending Pathshala and the study of Scriptures. He said that every human being is in constant search of happiness. In the process, he keeps himself busy in procuring various objects, changing places and trying to change people and situations, in the hope that these measures will give happiness. However, real happiness lies in understanding the temporary nature of worldly pleasures and tapping the source of real happiness, i.e. knowing the Self and surrendering at the feet of the Lord. To get the above understanding, right thinking with the help of the scriptures is necessary. Tanmayji will be teaching the book titled ‘Right Thinking’ written by Swami Tejomayananda.
Smt. Pratima Rao conducted a Quiz based on Ramayana and Mahabharata, actively participated by both children and parents and enjoyed by all. The event concluded with a vote of thanks, aarti, the pledge and distribution of prasad.