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Chinmaya Bala Vihar (CMBV) spiritual classes for kids and youth, and the Chinmaya Study Group spiritual class for adults, are held simultaneously.

Dates: Sep-May, Weekly classes on Sundays, festivals, events: See CMBV Calendar

Venue: Shirdi Sai Temple, 4761 Raulerson Dr, Lake Worth 33463     

CMBV Classes for Grades PK-12

CMBV Coordinator: Swamini Akhilananda

Inquiries: Email us or call Ramana (561) 664-0578

Sundays, 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. (except Gr 10-12 9:00-10:30 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, 1:00-1:30 p.m.

Chinmaya Svaranjali classes are free and open to all. Prerequisite: Ability to read Sanskrit transliteration well.

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 or sign up on the CMBV Registration Form.

Additional locations can be offered based on interest. Email us your location, numbers, grade ranges, and cell phone number; if we are able to offer classes there, we will contact you.

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.

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

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

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, Parin Chitrada

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

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

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

 

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)  

 

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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

 

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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).