Personality Development Camp for youth !

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A two days non-residential youth camp for the 10th and 12th students of Sri Saradha Vidhyavanam school, Madurai, was organized by Chinmaya Yuva Kendra members (CHYK) on June 11 and 12, 2011 at Chinmaya Mission, Madurai. 163 girls students were participated enthusiastically, in all the Sessions....

Acharya Swami Sivayogananda handled the sessions on the topics ' Creativity & Productivity' ["ஆக்கமும் ஊக்கமும்" ] and 'valuable values' , based on our scriptures and literature, on the first and second days, respectively..He quoted many stories & examples and made the Sessions a lively one. Sri Gopalsamy, Secretary of Chinmaya Mission highlighted the qualities of the successful personalities under the topic 'Discover the Success in you" and the benefits of yoga - 'Yoga - the mind booster'! Sri Ramu of M/s Chellamuthu Trust explained the Life skills and Dr. Girija a senior educationist & Retd. Prof., guided the youngsters, to overcome the exam- fear and gave tips to plan their studies, during the afternoon sessions.

The students and the faculty enjoyed all the Sessions and their feed-back was very encouraging.. They requested the Mission to organize such Youth Camps regularly for their betterment.

The CHYK members organized these two days events, in an excellent manner and appreciated by the participants also !

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Pilgrimage to Jageshwar.....

Our sacred Bharath possesses many holiest things and she keeps some still as a secret....

Those who venture are intoxicated with the bliss of the Divine. Thus the team of 50 lead by Acharya Swami Sivayogananda, left for yatra on May 25 and returned on June 5 -were the privileged lot to have darshan of Mathura, Brindhavan and Gokul. To see the cell where Sri Krishna was born, the place where Vasudev brought Him crossing Yamuna, the lanes that Sri Krishna took to evade the milk maids, the spot where He had the mystical dance with the Gopis are a few to quote. Priests and pilgrims swarm everywhere. Beyond words and beyond one’s mental grasp.

After a holy dip in Kosi river, the team proceeded to Jageshwar-which the mighty Himalayas keeps eternal guard.

Mrithyunjeshwar, Pushti Maatha, Vritha Jageshwar, Dandeshwar stand for spiritual evolution. The seekers sure to attain the crest of upward climb. The temple reveals the great Rishis who lived apart from the world. Rethpuri Baba was one such who emerge for a limited time to guide his disciples and disappeared again. The pandits in Jageshwar are humble in appearance and humbler still in more of living.

Dharukavan – symbolises the power of meditation-stands as a testimony of those Rishis who chose these inaccessible places for Thapas.

Bathalabhuvaneshwar – yet another secret treasure of India – a startling discovery.

Reveals everything – Janamejayan’s yajnakund, the white matted locks of Lord Shiva, the architect Vishwakarma’s work, Athiseshan Nag, the 1000 footed Iravatha, the figures depicting one’s Moolathara and Sahasrathara can throw a man into emotional ecstasy.

Bageshwar is on the banks where River Gomathi meets Sarayu. An undeniably unique place. A wonderful dharshan of Lord Shiva revert one to silence.Muktheeshwar among the lofty Himalayas where Veda Vyas worshiped Shiva even before his compilation of Vedas and Mahabharatha.

It is here our journey, our Yatra attained its fulfilment – Dharshan of Trishul, Mrugathvani, Nandadevi, Nandakot and Panchachooli peaks. The very sight of these snow clad peaks makes one to feel its serenity and tranquillity.

Thus the whole Yatra gave both physical and spiritual training. It’s a discovery of Gold mine. We are fortunate to see and experience what truly grand in nature and inspiringly beautiful.

Guru Peyarchi Vizha - 2011

The transit of the planet Jupiter [GURU] from Pisces [ Meena] to Aries ( Mesha ) rasi was celebrated in Chinmaya Mission, Madurai, in a grand manner, on May 9th (Monday) from 7.00 a.m to 11.00 a.m.

The functions were started with Sri Vigneshwara Pooja, Ganapathi Homam, Navagraha Homam, Sri Guru Dakshinamoorthy & Guru Bhagawan Moola Mandhira Homam and ends with Poornahudhi, abhishegam and special aarthi to Guru Dakshinamoorthy.

In the evening Sri Dakshinamoorthy Sahasranama Archana was held..prasadams were distributed to the devotees...large number of devotees assembled, in the sannadhi, to get the blessings of Guru Dakshinamoorthy, on this special occasion.

LEAD Summer Camp For Children....2011 - Valedictory function

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LEAD Balvihar Summer Camp - 2011 Mathroo Pooja and Valedictory functions were held on May 8, 2011 at Chinmaya Mission. Madurai. 98 students were enrolled, this year. Cultural programmes were organised by the children, in the presence of Acharya Swami Sivayogananda.

The Chief Guest, Mrs. Kausalya Srinivasan, Correspondent, Akshara Matric. Hr. Secy. School, appreciated the students involvement & performances , Further she specially mentioned the effort and strain taken by the Devi Group and CHYKs, under the able guidance of Swami Sivayogananda, to train the campers. She offered her Institution's support in the possible way, in the coming year camps.

Mementos and certificates were distributed to the participants and volunteers. Some of the Parents expressed their happiness and requested Chinmaya Mission to extend the duration of the Camp for 15 days, next year, for the benefit of their children. Sumptuous food was offered as prasad to all the participants.

LEAD SUMMER CAMP FOR CHILDREN....2011

Chinmaya Balvihar Summer Camp = LEAD - 2011, is being organized continously for the 6th year from 1st to 8th May, 2011, by Chinmaya Yuva Kendra & Devi Group, Madurai. This year 92 children from different areas of the city participated in the camp.

Smt. Lakshmi Ravindran, of Balaji Gas Agencies, lighted the Chinmaya Lamp and inaugurated the function, on May 3 [Sunday]. Swami Sivayogananda explained the camp instructions to the students..while Smt Gita Saibaba gave the Camp report.

Camp schedule includes - pooja / stotrams, Yoga, Inspiring values, Vedic Chanting, Games, Craft activities and ends with Chinmaya Aarthi & Pledge.

SEVA at Chithirai Festival - 2011

Chinmaya Seva Trust, Madurai, has organized 'Thanner Pandal" on the eve of Alagar Edhirsevai, during Chithrai Festival...Lemon Juice and butter milk were distributed to the devotees .Acharya Swami Sivayogananda guided the Chyks and Devi group members , to organise the event successfully.

Chinmaya Academy for Management Science (CAMS)

With the blessings of Pujya Gurudev and Pujya Guruji Sri Tejomayanandaji, a new dawn arose in Chinmaya mission, Madurai on April 30th, 2011.

It was the launch of Chinmaya Academy for Management Science (CAMS). This first corporate meeting, by CAMS, was held in Hotel Fortune Pandian, Madurai. Nearly 50 management people representing different organisations / Institutions, attended the Seminar

Sri Srinivasan, E.C. Member and Mg.Director, Reyvish Associates Pvt. Ltd., welcomed the gathering on behalf of CAMS.

Achraya Swami Sivayogananda, in his benedictory address, stressed the need of culminating Indian culture and

ethics in the corporate world. This value based management is sure to be the ladder of SUCCESS. He also said one

should always grow taller than the circumstances.

The delegates were briefed about the Vision, Mission and the Focus area of CAMS through a Power Point. by

Ms. Guhakumari.

Sri M. Keshav of MANTRA , Chennai, was the Guest Speaker. his session on ' The Secret of Profit - Manage the Mind’ was truly inspiring practical and appealing.. He was a CHYK member and quoted many anecdotes of Gurudev and Guruji, in his talk.

The session was highly interactive.The meeting was concluded with a sumptuous lunch. The feedback of the delegates was very encouraging.......