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Swami Chinmayananda

Founder of Chinmaya Mission

Swami Chinmayananda, is regarded as one of the foremost modern teachers of Advaita Vedanta. He was a visionary champion of the 20th century revival of Hindu spiritual philosophy, recognising it as the foundation from which India could rise to reclaim its place as a spiritual, intellectual, cultural beacon to the world .
At age 32, he transformed from sceptical journalist to Himalayan ascetic, mastering the highest spiritual teachings of Hindu philosophy. In 1951, he returned from the mountains to commence an uninterrupted flow of teaching and selfless service until his Mahasamadhi in 1993.
His legacy is a worldwide revival of the priceless teachings of Vedanta, through a contemporary and highly accessible lens, of Bhagavad Geeta and the Upanishads. This is accomplished by a growing army of teachers, householders and devotees dedicated to the goal of universal happiness.

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Swami Swaroopananda

Global Head of Chinmaya Mission

Swami Swaroopananda is the current head of Chinmaya Mission’s 350 centres worldwide. A dynamic leader, Swamiji travels to centres and teaches throughout India Australia and the far east, Africa, the USA and the UK .

He gives public talks, leads children's, youth and family camps, facilitates leadership and management seminars, and represents Chinmaya Mission at peak spiritual events.
Swamiji also has a vibrant online presence.
Swamiji is Chairman of the Chinmaya International Residential School in Coimbatore and Chancellor of Chinmaya Mission’s innovative tertiary institution, Chinmaya Vishwa Vidyapeeth, in Kerala.

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Swami Tapovan Maharaj

Himalayan Master

Swami Tapovan Maharaj, guru of Swami Chinmayananda was revered as one of the few realised Masters living in the Himalayas in the early 1950s, Swami Tapovanam was a sage and ascetic of unsurpassed brilliance, wisdom and tranquillity residing in a humble hut in Uttarkashi. Revered for his erudition, and scriptural mastery, he taught the Upanishads only to those students who were true mumukshus – desirers of liberation.

Also a great devotee, Swami Tapovan, has composed highly poetic hymns dedicated to the glory of God.

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Swami Tejomayananda

Guruji

Swami Tejomayananda, is the former global head of Chinmaya Mission now residing in Sandeepany Sadhanalaya Ashram in Mumbai. Swamiji is a consummate Vedanta teacher, and an authority on the Upanishads, Bhagavad Gita and Brahmasutras. An expert communicator, Swami Tejomayananda has authored numerous commentaries on core texts and has composed original Vedantic texts and Hindi and Sanskrit songs. He was the creative force behind the Upanishad Ganga television series.

Guruji’s exquisite discourses on Ramayana and Shrimad Bhagavatam combine pure Vedantic thought with heart-melting devotion