Purohita Course

True religion has two important constituents: its philosophy and its ritual. Ritual without philosophy is only superstition, while philosophy without ritualistic practices amounts to madness. Both aspects must go hand in hand.

– Swami Chinmayananda

About Purohita Course

Ritualism in Hinduism holds a great meaning when guided properly. This is the fundamental aim of the 18-month Chinmaya Purohita residential course.
A Purohita may be understood as a priest who is well-versed in Vedic mantras and the performance of Vedic rituals and yagnas and their meaning, The term ‘Purohita’ indicates a person who dedicates his life for the welfare of society.
The Chinmaya Purohita Course has produced many well-informed Vedaputras have currently serving society and Hinduism with a new vision.

Movements

Balancing Ritualism and Philosophy

The Chinmaya Purohita Course aims to raise the respect people have for rituals in their life and establish the important balance between ritualism and philosophy. The highlight of the Purohita Course is that it spans all the significant aspects of Hindu rituals.

The Chinmaya vision guiding the course also illumines many key aspects of Hindu practices that are threatened by lack of proper understanding.The course also imparts the knowledge of how, when, why and where regarding the rituals, ceremonies, worship and festivals of Hindu religion.

The subtle power of ritual

The beauty of any religion blossoms by both its philosophy and the way it is practiced. Religion is a happy and intelligent blending of philosophy and rituals. Ritualism here means far more than mere physical performance of ceremonies.

Ritual also includes all modes of practical religion, applicable to the mental and intellectual levels of our personality. It includes rites, ceremonies, and duties practiced externally; devotion or bhakti, cultivated by the mind; and subtle discrimination and meditation undertaken by the intellect

Course Offerings

The selected students, (aged 15-30) called Vedaputras, are trained for one and a half to two years. Subjects taught include Sanskrit grammar, Astrology, English and Vedic Chanting. Students are also trained to conduct Bala Vihars, Devi groups and short satsangs. In order to facilitate the performance of rituals with proper understanding, Chinmaya Mission offers a Purohita

The Chinmaya Veda Vidya Peetha in Chokkahalli, Karnataka
Chinmaya Vaidik Vidyapeetha in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
Purohita Course in Mandhana, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh

Curriculum

Exploring Vedic Traditions: Chanting, Rituals, and Sacred Practices

English and Vedic Chanting

Agni-kaarya (fire rituals)

Vratas (sacred vows)

Upasanas (worship techniques)

Homa (any oblation or sacrifice)

Murti sthapana (idol installation)

Pujas and many other rituals

Sanskrit grammar

Centred in Him who is ever in your heart, act honestly with endless love, for the welfare and wellbeing of all others.

Swami Chinmayananda

Contact Details

Address :- Chinmaya Gardens, Nallur Vayal, Post Coimbatore – 641114
Email :- chinmayagarden@gmail.com
Tel/Fax: +91-422-2615637/2613493
Mob – +91-9360461566

Central Chinmaya Mission Trust

Saki Vihar Road, Powai, Mumbai - 400 072.

Tel : +91-22-2803 4900

E-mail : ccmt@chinmayamission.com