C M B V S Y L L A B U S
Chinmaya Bala Vihar (CMBV) spiritual classes for kids and youth, and the Chinmaya Study Group spiritual class for adults, are held simultaneously.
Venue: Sai Temple, 4761 Raulerson Dr, Lake Worth
CMBV Classes for Grades PK-12
CMBV Coordinator: Swamini Akhilananda
Inquiries: Email us or call Ramana (561) 664-0578
Dates: Sep-May, classes held weekly on Sundays (see CMBV Calendar of classes, festivals, and events)
Time: CMBV 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. (except Gr 10-12 9:00-10:30 a.m.); Language 12:15-12:45 p.m.; Svaranjali 9:45-10:15 a.m.
Exclusive Chinmaya Bala Vihar Teaching Manuals with Creative Lesson Plans; view curriculum
Chinmaya Study Group for Adults
Sep-May: Sundays,
11:00 a.m.-12 p.m. (10:30-11 a.m. prayer assembly is optional)
Chinmaya Study Group classes are free and open to all. Scroll and see below the in-person and online class options.
Chinmaya Spoken Language Classes: Hindi, Telugu
Sundays,
12:15-12:45 p.m.
Register using the CMBV Registration Form. Prerequisites: Reading & writing
Chinmaya Svaranjali: Bhajans and Stotram Chanting
Sundays 9:45-10:15 a.m.
Chinmaya Svaranjali classes are free and open to all. Prerequisite: Reading Sanskrit transliteration
E-Bala Vihar
Chinmaya Mission West (national body) offers online Zoom classes only for families living 60+ miles away from the local center: Click here to register.
CM Kids Website
Check out CMBV stories, games, and more: Enjoy Chinmaya Kids.
Additional Info
Volunteers to teach or help administratively are welcome. Email us your interest and availability, or sign up on the CMBV Registration Form.
Additional locations (30+ miles away) can be offered based on interest. Email us your location and cell number, with the approximate numbers and grade levels interested.
Class Syllabus for 2024-25
Review below the tentative syllabus for CMBV classes for kids and Study Group classes for adults. Based on registrations, CMBV topics may change, or classes may be split or combined.
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Nandi Class: Grades PK-1
-My Prayers
-Bala Ramayana
Materials given per family if not given in prior years: Bala Ramayana
Materials given per student: Bala Ramayana Workbook, My Prayers+CMBV binder for new students only
Teachers: Jagadeshwari Karri, Shreeya Chalasani
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Maruti Class: Grades 2-3
-My Prayers
-Bala Bhagavatam Part 1: Dashavataras
Students must read/review the Ramayana story with their parents during the CMBV year.
Materials given per family if not given in prior years: Bala Bhagavatam
Materials given per student: Bala Bhagavatam Workbook 1, My Prayers+CMBV binder for new students only
Recommended Purchase: Bala Ramayana $10
Teachers: Kirthana Mutukuru, Sumathi Singaram, Aparna Sriram
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Dhruva Class: Grades 4-5
-My Prayers
-Symbolism in Hinduism
-Key to Success
Materials given per student: Symbolism Workbook, Key to Success verses, My Prayers+CMBV binder for new students only
Recommended Purchase: Bala Ramayana $10, Bala Bhagavatam $10
Teachers: Leena Rajaduraiswamy
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Prahlada Class: Grades 5-8 (only Gr 5 returning Prahlada students)
-My Prayers
-Mahabharata
Materials given per student: Mahabharata Workbooks 1-2, My Prayers+CMBV binder for new students only
Recommended Purchases: Bala Ramayana $10, Bala Bhagavatam $10, In Hindu culture why do we... $8
Teacher: Kiranmayi Alla, Varshini Venkat
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Shabari Class: Grades 9-10 and all prior year Shabari Class students
-Gita Chanting
-Bhagavad Gita Part 1
Materials given per student: E-Gita download
Recommended Purchases: Bala Ramayana $10, Bala Bhagavatam $10, Mahabharata Workbooks 1-2 $30, Hindu Culture $10
Teacher: Sirisha Madem, Shubham Shanubhogue
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Narada Class: Grades 10-12 (held 9:00-10:30 a.m.)
-Gita Chanting
-Bhagavad Gita Part 2
Materials given per student: E-Gita download, Gita chanting verses
Recommended Purchases: Mahabharata Workbooks 1-2 $30, Hindu Culture $10
Teacher: Kiran Mutukuru
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Weekly Vedanta Study Groups for Adults held Sundays 11am-12pm (choose either class; both are free and open to all)
- In person at CMBV venue: Bhagavad Gita Ch 5 Conducted by Ramana Natarajan Required Book: The Holy Geeta by Swami Chinmayananda $25 (submit order on CMBV Registration Form OR submit payment via Zelle to miami AT chinmayamission DOT org with a detailed note in Memo)
- On Zoom: Bhagavad Gita Ch 4 Conducted by Manoj Sachanandani Required Book: The Holy Geeta by Swami Chinmayananda $25 (submit order on CMBV Registration Form in Notes OR submit payment via Zelle to miami AT chinmayamission DOT org with a detailed note in Memo)
Class
Materials to be brought to every class
Bookbag, My Prayers, all CMBV Workbooks per class topics, CMBV Binder with 20 lined papers and 2 pens/2 pencils
Dress
Code
Modest
and comfortable clothing
To Register:
1) Complete and submit the online CMBV Registration Form and your payment as instructed on the Form.
2) Important and Required: Read and adhere to CMBV Guidelines.
For
specific questions, e-mail us. Check out and enjoy Chinmaya Kids. Hari Om.
For families living 60+ miles away: Click here to register your children in Chinmaya Mission West's national eBV program (online Chinmaya Bala Vihar).
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