Gita Chanting Competition 2010 - Invitation !

Navarathiri Celebrations - Oct. 2010

Gita Chanting Competition 2010 - Certificates !

Chariot of Success - Youth Camp at Kodai 2010

'Chariot of Success' Residential Youth Camp - Oct. 2010

Chinmaya Yuva Kendra, Madurai, has organized a ‘three days residential youth camp’ at Chinmaya Tapovan, Kodaikkanal ,from October 1 to 3, 2010, for the ‘tough ones to get tougher !’

Really it is a ‘successful story’ for the 45 participants, from different schools, (three students from Hosur), as the name of the Camp - “Chariot of Success”….....

The idea of the residential camp, to youth at Kodaikkanal, was conceived by the Acharya Swami Sivayoganada to harnessing the youth potential through dynamic spirituality.

On Oct.1 (Friday) in the Inaugural function, Br. Sampoorna Chaithanya, Acharya, Chinmaya Mission Kodaikkanal, while welcoming the campers, expressed the students are always welcomed to organize such camps regularly..Br.Aniruth Chaithanya, Acharya from Karur, asked the students to use this opportunity for their betterment. Camp Acharya Swami Sivayogananda, in his address introduced the Chinmaya Mission activities and Guruji to the students.. He explained the following four shells that is to be broken from inside to blossom in their life.

*Society *Values *Patriotism *Surrender to God

Further he asked, the students to develop excellent values...It is a ‘fragrance of personality’... They should leave a mark in the place wherever they go!

Br. Aniruthji, explained the greatness of Hanumanji from Hanuman Chalisa and told that Hanumanji is a real role model to the students.

In the series of ‘Chariot of Success’ sessions Swamiji explained the gist of ‘Vibhisana Gita’ and the relevance of Ramayana , in the present time. “Goal Setting” session was handled by Sri Gopalsamy, with the message ‘Encash the opportunity..Empower your capacity’. The day consists of Group discussion, Bhajans and ends with cultural activities of the students.

The day II starts with Yoga by Sri Gopalsamy and followed by Br. Aniruthji’s talk. The day continues with the sessions “Chariot of Success” by Swamiji , and he explained, the higher practical values and wisdom to achieve success in the game of life ! The effect of ‘Positive Attitude’ was highlighted by Smt. Usha Gopalsamy. The students enjoyed ‘boat riding’ in the lake, when they have taken to outing.

Evening the chyks unfolded the ‘glory of India‘ to the youngsters, in the session ‘Awakening Indians to India’ and a special Archana / Aarthi to Pujya Gurudev was conducted, at the ashram premises. Smt Kanchana handled the session ‘Winning Mantras of Mahabaratha’..

Swamiji asked the students to follow the ‘four mantras’ for their success, in the ‘Valedictory function’ on the Day III...

1. Start to finish..

2. Move to improve..

3. Work to inspire.. and

4. Accomplish to start.......

He invited the campers to participate in all the activities of the Chinmaya Mission, as the members of the Chinmaya Yuva Kendra..

The participants’ feedbacks were very encouraging and they thanked the Mission for giving them, such a wonderful experience..Also they expressed their thanks to the Chyks.., for the hospitality, sumptuous food, better accommodation and care... Participation Certificates’ were distributed, by Swamijis.

The campers attended ‘daily evening arthy’ in Hanumanji’s Sannadhi at the Ashram and recited Hanuman Chalisa! A local sightseeing trip was also arranged to the students and the camp ended with a note of Gurudev quoting– ‘if you rest, you will rust!’...Accomplish to start………..

Talks on Ishawasya Upanishad

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Swami Sivayogananda, Acharya, Chinmaya Mission, Madurai, conducted a "upanisad Jnana Yajana" on Ishawasya Upanishad at Chinmaya Meenakshi from September 15 to 19, 2010...It is a part of the series of lectures given by Swamiji, on Upanishads..

ISHAWASYA UPANISHAD

Just 18 verses, yet possesses a cascade of wisdom to be drenched within.

To taste some drops of nectar:

· All worldly objects & pleasures are the expression of ‘maya’. Once a person gets convinced about this knowledge, this conviction itself will relieve him of all ‘moha’, ‘suha’ & ‘dukka’.

· THAT SUPREME is eternally free not affected by anything !

Following four stages will bring more clarity !

· I Stage: ’Avyaktham’- Un manifested stage. Remains as ultimate truth. Omnipresent & Omniscient - 'Brahman'

· II Stage: ‘Vyaktham’ – desire to manifest. Remains as pure conscious.- Shivam

· III Stage: Conceives the manifesting potentiality. Ready to manifest in its full energy- Ishwara with ‘Shakthi’ within.

· IV Stage: Creation is revealed. There is rhythm in His creation. Thus He is manifested.

· He is known as ‘Kavihi’-represents cosmic intelligence. Yes, a poetic mind is more intuitive than intellectual. Ever perfect. ( Poets are unacknowledged legislators of the universe.-Shelley.)

· Thus cosmic intelligence (Ishwara) with cosmic mind (Shakthi ) frame the cosmic law.

· This cosmic law is to uplift a jiva to a higher state. Our duty is to obey Him.

· Obedience comes only when there is humility. Otherwise, power corrupts & pride induces arrogance.

· Humility coupled with ‘saguna upasana’ brings spiritual glory.

· This helps the seeker to see beyond light ..

* Then the individuality merges with totality.

Thus this Upanishad was very impressive, inspiring & empowering.

Value camp for M/s TVS Community College Students

*** OneDay Value Camp' for the students of M/s TVS Community College students, was held on September 18, (Satuday) 2010, at Chinmaya Mission, Madurai. 58 students from Electrical and Electrical & Communication branches were attended the camp, with two of their teachers.

Swami Sivayoganada, handled the first session under the topic "Creativity and Motivation"., Sri Gopalsamy stressed the need to maintain "Mental Health" for their bright future and Sri Thilagar guided the students, 'how to face the situation and problems ' in their life.

The students clarified their doubts, with the Acharya, after the session, personally.

Special Events...

Vinayagar Chathurthi Special Poojas and Aarthy

on Sept.11, 2010 at Chinmaya Mission.

Value camp for M/s TVS Community College Students

A youth camp for the students of the TVS Community College, Madurai, was organized on August 28, 2010 (Saturday) by Chinmaya Yuva Kendra, youth wing of Chinmaya Mission.

Br.Aniruth Chaithanya, conducted a session on 'Assert Yourself'.,

Sri Gopalsamy held a session on ''Universe - Our Teacher '' and Sri Gnanasambandan handled ' Impression Skills'..

The students enjoyed the sessions and expressed, it is an unique experience, for them.. further asked to conduct such camps frequently, for their benefit....

Sri Krishna Jeyanthi Celebrations:

The Universal Teacher- Sri Krishna's 'Janmashtami' was celebrated for four days in the Mission Center., from Sept 1 to Sept. 4, 2010., in a grand manner, under the able guidance of Acharya Swami sivayogananda.

Sri Krishna, decked with flowers,was seated in the 'Mandap' with a radient smile..... Devotees of Gurudev, assembled daily, in front of Him, with love and devotion !

On the first day,..Swami Sivayogananda, briefed the audience that the Birthday of Yogayogeshwar, is being celebrated all over the globe in different styles,as the devotees like.- dance, chariot procession, annadhanam, rejoicing with crackers at midnight & so on. He guided to celbrate the way Sri Krishna likes.- reciting His Geethopadesam. The devotees liked the principle behind and recited a few chapters.from Sri Bhagawat Gita, followed by bajans by Devi group & Balvihar students.

On the Second day,.. the 'Nama Sangeerthan' by the dedicated bhajan group of Bajanashram, took the audience, to 'Mathura', 'Brindhavan', Pandharpur' & many. 'Vittala,' 'Vittala' still rings !

In a simple style 'Krishnanubavam' by Ms Geetha Barathi, spell out the ecstactic experience of Sri Krishna through Mahabarath, Geetha and Bagavatham., on the third day.!

Fourth day.. is "The Day for Balavihar students". The theme of the day was ' Bakthi' ...Dance, Drama, Tableau & 'kathakalakshabam' depicted the 'Pure Love' for Sri Krishna.

On all the four days,the Dhyana Hall was packed with Members of Chinmaya Mission, grand-parents, parents, CHYKS, Devi group,Balvihar students, sevaks & sevikas. All the performers were honoured with mementoes and gifts... Dinner was also organised for all the devotees.

The ' four-day celebration ' left an impression of constant remembrence of the Lord Krishna & Poojya Gurudev, who had taken immense pains to place 'Geetha' in our hands.....

More photos taken on the ocassion, has been published thro' Picasa web album...