Global Chinmaya Mission

"Man can change his destiny not by wishing for it, but by working for it."

100+ Million

Chinmaya Believers

300+ Centres

Around the world

Gurukula

We are in every corner of the world

Chinmaya Mission is today a global presence with over 300 centres spread across the world, rendering yeomen service in the spiritual, cultural, educational and medical fields. Among its various projects, the most outstanding and spiritually uplifting are the ‘Sandeepanies’. Formulated in keeping with the tenets of the ancient Gurukula System, these sanctuaries of wisdom provide inspired and dedicated youngsters the opportunity to live the life of spiritual seekers (sadhaks) under the guidance of an Acharya. Sincere sadhaks imbued with an attitude of service find here the perfect opportunity to study Vedanta in an ashram, following a lifestyle to enable and enhance their spiritual sadhana.

Sandeepany Sadhanalaya

We share knowledge here that is eternal.

Sandeepany Sadhanalaya, an academy of Knowledge, was founded in 1963 by Pujya Gurudev Swami Chinmayananda – a visionary and saint of our times. The forerunner among institutes of Vedantic studies, it is based in the Chinmaya Mission ashram in Powai, Mumbai. The ashram complex is blessed by the famous Jagadeeshwara Temple, presided over by Lord Shiva seated in a meditative pose. This hallowed space has witnessed the conduct and completion of seventeen Vedanta courses. Stationed across the world, hundreds of its graduates, some now as Swamins and Brahmacharins, engaged in diverse roles, have been selflessly serving society and enriching humanity, in whichever way possible.

Vedanta Course

"The evolutionary path is an uphill struggle, in ourselves, with ourselves. Therefore, the seekers of spiritual life must have a few days of intense study and abhyasa (self-discipline) in a Camp consisting of similar hearts under the inspiring guidance of a Teacher, and that too, in protected surroundings wherein the usual tussles of life will not reach him, nor the teasing temptations distract him. Such a spiritual holiday camp is a retreat."

Ashram Discipline

Sandeepany Sadhanalaya, as its name states, is an abode of sadhana. Apart from classes, students are expected to study, reflect and contemplate on the teachings. The sublime atmosphere of the ashram effortlessly makes the seeker turn inward

Narayana Seva

As a part of the daily schedule, students are delegated different types of Narayana seva – assist in the Jagadeeshwara Temple, serve in the Annakshetra, maintain Saraswati Nilaya and assist the Acharya. The aim of seva is to foster a spirit of togetherness

Dress Code

Students are required to be attired in white clothes (sari for women and lungi/kurta for men). The colour white stands for pure resolve of heart and helps to reinforce a feeling of all around serenity. The purity of white provides a peaceful aura and serves

Unique Ways to Learn

Lorum Ipsum

Home Study Courses

Svadhyaya Series

Shravana Mangalam

Facilities

Gain knowledge and have fun!

CIF houses a well-equipped library with over 20,000 titles in various languages including books on Sanskrit and Indic Studies.

Transportation to and from the airport/ railway station/ Kochi city can be arranged on request.

Sarasvati Sabha – Heritage Hall with a comfortable seating capacity for 75 participants.

Visit the ancient temple Chinmaya Swayambhu Ayyappa Temple located in the campus.

Chidvilas – Conference Hall with a comfortable seating capacity for 250 participants.

Shivasree – Accommodation facility available for 200 persons.

Recognition

CIF has been recognised as:

Research and Resource Centre by Mahatma Gandhi University, Kerala.

By AYUSH – Health and Welfare Department, Government of India for digitising medical manuscripts.

Centre of Excellence (Shodha Sansthan) in Sanskrit Research by Rashtriya Sanskrit Sansthan.

Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (SIRO) by Department of Industrial and Scientific Research (DSIR)