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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 VPK-12

CMBV Coordinator: Ramana Natarajan (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 is free and open to all. Scroll and see below the in-person and online class options.

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 2023-24

Review below the tentative syllabus for CMBV classes for kids and Study Group classes for adults. Based on registration, CMBV topics may change and classes may be split or combined as needed in a given year.

Nandi Class: Grades PK-KG       -My Prayers      -ABC of Vedanta      -Forms of God Materials given per student: ABC of Vedaanta Workbook, Forms of God Workbook, My Prayers+CMBV binder for new students only Teachers: Anjali Maddukuri, Divya Chalasani

Maruti Class: Grades 1-2      -My Prayers      -Hanumanji      -Hanuman Chalisa Students must read or review the Ramayana story with their parents within the first 2 months of starting this class. Materials given per family if not given in prior years: Hanuman Chalisa       Materials given per student: Hanumanji Workbook, My Prayers+CMBV binder for new students only Recommended Purchase: Bala Ramayana $10 Teachers: Sumati Singaram, Kirtana Mutukuru

Dhruva Class: Grades 3-5      -My Prayers      -Bala Bhagavatam Part 2 Materials given per family if not given in prior years: Bala Bhagavatam       Materials given per student: Bala Bhagavatam Workbook 2, My Prayers+CMBV binder for new students only Recommended Purchase: Bala Ramayana $10 Teachers: Kiranmayi Alla, Varshini Venkat

Prahlada Class: Grades 6-7      -My Prayers      -India the Sacred Land      -Secret of Action Materials given per family if not given in prior years: Awakening Indians to India, Secret of Action Materials given per student: My Prayers+CMBV binder for new students only Recommended Purchases: Bala Ramayana $10, Bala Bhagavatam $10, In Hindu culture why do we... $8 Teachers: Leena Rajaduraiswamy, Shreeya Chalasani

Shabari Class: Grades 8-9      -My Prayers      -Hindu Culture      Materials given per family if not given in prior years: Hindu Culture     Materials given per student: My Prayers+CMBV binder for new students only Recommended Purchases: Bala Ramayana $10, Bala Bhagavatam $10, Mahabharata Workbooks 1-2 $30, In Hindu culture why do we... $8 Teacher: Sirisha Kudumala

Narada Class: Grades 10-12   Conducted Sundays, 9:00-10:25 a.m.      -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: Kiran Mutukuru

Jr CHYK Class, Sundays on Zoom       Main Text: 9-10 a.m.    Chanting: 7-7:30 p.m. Pre-requisite: Completion of Bhagavad Gita study      -Gita Chanting      -Self-unfoldment Materials given per student: Self-unfoldment, Gita verses Recommended Purchases: My Prayers $20, Bala Ramayana $10, Bala Bhagavatam $10, Hindu Culture $10 Teacher: Jagruti Ajvalia

 

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 4   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 3     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).