Community Activity

Grass Roots Level Activities

If Yagnas create awareness and Sandeepanies train teachers to conduct Yagnas, the active involvement of people of all age groups is essential for overall spiritual growth. For this purpose schemes to suit the tastes and temperaments of people are drawn up.

Study Groups

The knowledge gained through listening (Sravana) during the Yagnas has to be assimilated by the listeners to make it their own to help transform their personality. This can be achieved only through reflection (Manana) following intensive study and discussion. They also help to cultivate the art of communicating the knowledge to others. A graduate course specially prepared by Poojya Swamiji is prescribed for Study Groups. Hundreds of Study Groups are functioning at several centers. They meet at convenient spots once a week.

Bhajan And Satsang Groups

These are designed to teach, and practice kirtans and bhajans where members participate in an atmosphere of devotion to the Lord.

Bala Vihars

Bala Vihars are weekly gatherings of children in the age group of 6-14 years who meet once a week. Here the basic ideals of good living and culture are brought home indirectly to the children. Through simple songs, chants, stories, etc. in an atmosphere of love. 'Keep Smiling' is their motto.

Yuva Kendras (CHYK)

Youth is turbulent and their energy needs to be directed to creative channels. Chinmaya Yuva Kendras (CHYK) is meant to bring together the youth of 16 to 28 years in a forum for kindling spiritual/cultural awareness through study and constructive activity. They take up various socially useful activities. Musical, histrionic and other artistic talents are encouraged and utilized. Their motto is: 'Harnessing Youth Potential Through Dynamic Spirituality'.