Global Chinmaya Mission

"Proficiency is gathered knowledge, while efficiency is the ability to translate the knowledge into action."

Swami Chinmayananda

Mission

Catch them young Baby steps to divinity Family that prays together, stays together.

Vision

50% of the brain neuropaths are formed before age of 3. By 5 years, 90% of brain formation is complete. Shishuvihar aids the growth of a child aged 1-6 to help form a spiritual and moral foundation that will always stay with them. These classes help grow a spiritual bond between the parent and their tiny tots.

Learning Experience

Gain knowledge and have fun!

Classes follow a modern structure of play groups where children learn through song, stories, arts and crafts, appropriate to their age and development. For effective learning outcomes, several props, music and an extensive use of colours, shapes and forms are utilised to relay information to the infant.

Shishu Vihar Idea

The concept of Shishu Vihar has been implemented in centers around the world through the vision of Swamini Supriyananda, a psychologist by profession. She first implemented Shishu Vihar in Hong Kong. She says that, “The little ones have strong retentive power and are quick to learn. The double benefit of mothers also learning is that the rhymes and stories get strongly embedded in the minds of the children. Even 3-year-old children can chant the Hanuman Chalisa!” Did you know? 50% of the brain neuropaths are formed before age of 3. By 5 years, 90% of brain formation is complete. Shishuvihar aids the growth of a child aged 1-6 to help form a spiritual and moral foundation that will always stay with them. These classes help grow a spiritual bond between the parent and their tiny tots.

Shishu Vihar Impact

Indian tradition has always believed in the significance of imparting values to children early, even as early as the pre-natal stage. Shishu Vihar strives to provide opportunities for this, thereby enabling spiritual development through cultural education. Classes follow a structure of mother-toddler where children learn through songs, stories, arts and crafts, appropriate to their age and development. The accompanying mothers or guardians then take the rhymes and stories home and enjoy reading and singing them with their children and extended family. “Shishu Vihar is all about combining fun and interaction with values and wisdom that the kids will develop as they grow. It is a wonderful bonding time for the parents and their toddlers. ”

Silently hear everyone. Accept what is good. Reject and forget what is not. This is intelligent living.

Chinmayananda Saraswati

Experience of Bala Vihar

The grade in which the child is enrolled in his/her school, is the basis for placement in the appropriate Bala Vihar class.

Story Telling

Bajans & Chanting

Arts & Craft

Games & Activities

Discussion Groups

Celebration of Festivals

Details about Bal Vihar

Lorum Ipsum

Important Notes For Parents!

Both parents (if not, at least one parent) must attend the Vedanta Class while the Bala Vihar classes for children are in session. An attendance will be taken during the Vedanta class. Parents who do not comply with this requirements will be required to meet with Acharyas once notified.

To facilitate effective learning, parents are NOT permitted in class unless pre-arranged with the Teacher and the Bala Vihar...

Rules of conduct for Children

The Bala Vihar classes start promptly at the scheduled time. Children are requested to be punctual; they should be seated and ready for Hanuman Chalisa followed by Arati at least ten minutes before the start time.

Respect for self is respect for others. Children should be attentive and respectful in class, and raise their hands and wait their turn before speaking politely.