“It’s time that philosophy and religion walked out of our libraries and temples to serve the age.”
Swami Chinmayananda
From Knowledge to Transformation
The Chinmaya Experience
Enriching lives through spirituality, culture, education, and service
Spiritual Forums for All Ages and Families
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Global Mind, Indian Heart
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Bhagavad Gita Chanting
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Contemporary Gurukulas
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Global Presence
With over 350 centers across India, North America, Europe, Australia, Africa, and the Far East, Chinmaya Mission reaches seekers worldwide.
Through Vedanta courses, spiritual retreats, cultural programs, social service initiatives, and education institutes, it inspires individuals toward self-growth and service.
Chinmaya Mission at a Glance
350+
Chinmaya Locations
1200+
Rural Development
100+
Educational Institutions
6
Healthcare
270+
Swamins & Brahmacharins
1000+
Spiritual Study Forums
1000+
Publications
Pillars of the Mission
Our Essence & Ethos
Out Motto
To give maximum happiness to the maximum number for the maximum time.
Our Mission
To provide to individuals from any background, the wisdom of Vedanta and the practical means for spiritual growth and happiness enabling them to become positive contributors to society.
Our Vision
The inner transformation of individuals through knowledge of, Vedanta, spiritual practices and service to society, resulting in a, happy world around them.
Chinmaya Mission Logo: Symbolism & Meaning
This logo reflects Chinmaya Mission’s vision - spreading Vedantic wisdom, facilitating self-discovery, and rendering service to humanity.
The lamp represents the ethical life of virtues needed to ignite the flame of inner wisdom, while the swan bird symbolises the power of discernment: the ability to distinguish truth from illusion.
Just as one lamp kindles many others and retains its own brilliance, one realised master brings transformation to countless individuals and remains undiminished. Like light dispels darkness, the universal Reality shines within us, enlivening and illuminating all knowledge as the Divine presence within.
Chinmaya Mission Pledge
In the ninth chapter of the Bhagawad Geeta, Shri Krishna says, “One who makes an inner resolve and takes a firm decision to follow the path of righteousness should be considered a sadhu”.
A pledge is a sankalpa or a vow. It is a decision that helps to bring about an inner transformation. You become a seeker the moment you take a sankalpa or decision. It is this sankalpa shakti which acts as the catalyst that changes an ordinary man into a historic personality.
The Chinmaya Mission Pledge is a direct message to us from Swami Chinmayananda. In an inspired mood, Swamiji spontaneously dictated this pledge at a conference of Chinmaya Mission workers in the summer of 1962 at Ernakulam. He said that this pledge would act as a guide to all Mission members and to people in general. This pledge conveys the very essence of the scriptures and in simple words tells us the goal of life and how to live it. This great Mahatma’s life’s message has been summed up in a few simple sentences or aphorisms in the pledge.
"We stand as one family, bound to each other with love and respect. We serve as an army, courageous and disciplined, ever ready to fight against all low tendencies and false values, within and without us.",
"We live honestly the noble life of sacrifice and service, producing more than what we consume and giving more than what we take. We seek the Lord's grace to keep us on the path of virtue, courage, and wisdom.",
"May thy grace and blessings flow through us to the world around us. We believe that the service of our country is the service of the Lord of Lords, and devotion to the people is devotion to the supreme Self. We know our responsibilities. Give us the ability and courage to fulfill them. Om Tat Sat."
Central Chinmaya Mission Trust
Saki Vihar Road, Powai, Mumbai - 400 072.
Tel : +91-22-2803 4900
E-mail : ccmt@chinmayamission.com
