Chinmaya Mission

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

Swami Chinmayananda

Motto

To help children learn values with fun, to delight like the moon and shine like the sun

Mission Statement

Shishuvihar aids the growth of a child aged 1-5 to help form a spiritual and moral foundation that will always stay with them

About Shishu Vihar

Building Love for God

Shishu Vihar is Chinmaya Mission’s programme for infants and toddlers facilitating early introduction to spiritual education by focusing on imparting values and culture in a fun, engaging, and age-appropriate way.

Classes follow a modern structure of playgroups where babies and toddlers, accompanied by one or both parents, learn through simple stories from the Scriptures.

They sing bhajans and nursery rhymes, play games to develop motor skills and participate in arts and crafts that foster social sharing and belonging in atmosphere of positivity and love.

Shishu Vihar concept

The concept of Shishu Vihar has been implemented in centres around the world through the vision of Swamini Supriyananda, a psychologist by profession. She first implemented Shishu Vihar in Hong Kong.

She says, “The little ones have strong retentive power and are quick to learn. The double benefit of mothers and fathers 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 1-5 to help form a spiritual and moral foundation that will always stay with them.

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 engagement 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. ”

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Central Chinmaya Mission Trust

Saki Vihar Road, Powai, Mumbai - 400 072.

Tel : +91-22-2803 4900

E-mail : ccmt@chinmayamission.com