Sep 28, 2015

Call for Brochure Advertisement


Chinmaya Mission New York

  
HariOm!
Please save the date for
Chinmaya Mission New York Annual Diwali Gala.
Event details will be posted soon. 

Chinmaya Mission New York
Annual Diwali Gala – November 22nd, 2015

The Sterling, 345 Hicksville Road
Bethpage, New York 11714

At this time, we are inviting advertisements for Diwali brochure. Please contact us if your are interested in supporting CMNY by advertising under following sponsorship categories.

Brochure Advertisement Categories:
 
Platinum Sponsor Amount: $5000
1. Full page Color Ad on Back Page
2. Reception passes for family (4 members)
3. Naming recognition at the event
4. Name listing in Platinum sponsors list
 
Gold Sponsor Amount: $3000
5. Full Page Color Ad on Gold Page
6. Naming recognition at the event
7. Two Reception Passes
8. Name listing in Gold sponsors lists
 
Silver Sponsor Amount: $2000
9. Full Page Color Ad on Silver Page
10. Naming recognition at the event
11. Two Reception Passes
12. Name listing in Silver sponsors lists
 
Bronze Sponsor Amount: $1000
13. Half Page Color Ad on White Page
14. Naming recognition at the event
15. Two Reception Passes
16. Name listing in Bronze sponsors lists
 
Valued Sponsor: Level 1 
Amount: $500
17. Half Page Black & White Ad on White Page
18. Two Reception Passes
19. Name listing in sponsors lists
 
Valued Sponsor: Level 2
Amount: $250
20. Business Card: This option advertises sponsor’s business card.


We appreciate your support. Thank you.
Contact & Queries:
info@chinmayanewyork.org
jatinkapadia1950@gmail.com
Ph. No.  929 800 1823

Best wishes,
CMNY Diwali brochure team
HariOm!
CHINMAYA MISSION NEW YORK
webadministrator@chinmayanewyork.org 
www.chinmayanewyork.org


Chinmaya Publications: http://www.chinmayapublication.com/
More Audio collections are being digitized; Full list of new Audio/Mp3 CD (Bhajans and talks) 
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Sep 21, 2015

 Ganesh Chaturthi Significance

Chinmaya Mission New York


Dear Chinmaya Mission NY Family,
 
Hari Om!
 
Om Gam Ganapataye Namaha!
On behalf of the board members of Chinmaya Mission New York, I would like to wish all of you Lord Ganesha's choicest blessings during this auspicious 10-day celebration of Ganesh Chaturthi. 
Ganesh Chaturthi is celebrated as the birthday of Lord Ganesha. The festival is also known as Vinayaka Chaturthi and Ganeshotsav. According to Hindu calendar it is celebrated on the fourth day of the bright half of Bhadrapad. During the Ganesh Chaturthi festival, Moortis or divine figures are made in great numbers. These are usually made out of clay or metal in all sizes; some of them are even as big as 20 ft. People purchase deities of Lord Ganesha and put them in their homes and worship them for one to ten days. After this the deities are taken out majestically, through the streets and are immersed into a river, sea or a well (especially in Maharashtra). Cultural feasts are also organized with main features like classical music and dance performances, folk dances, poetry recitations and film festivals.

It isn't clear when Ganesh Chaturthi was first celebrated. History records the festival being celebrated in Pune as a public event during the reign of Shivaji, the founder of the Maratha Empire in 1630-80. From 1749 till 1818, the Peshwas encouraged the celebrations in Pune. With the fall of the Peshwas, the Ganesh Chaturthi festival lost its state support and became a private family celebration till its renewal by Lokmanya Tilak. In 1893, Lokmanya Tilak changed the family festival into a large public event. He popularized Ganesh Chaturthi as a major festival in order to bridge the gap between different castes and generate patriotic zeal among people against the British rule.
Ganesh Chaturthi is celebrated with huge enthusiasm in most parts of the country especially in Maharashtra and parts of South India. Preparations start two to three months before the festival. Idols of Ganesha are prepared by skilled artisans and are decorated and painted beautifully. These statues vary in size and are installed in houses and temporary erected special structures called Mandapas or Pandals in each locality. These Pandals are decorated with items like lights, flower garlands, etc. Some of the decorations are based on themes.
The priest is then called in to invoke life into the statue by chanting mantras and performing rituals. The Deity of Lord Ganesha is worshipped for ten days and on the eleventh day the statue is taken in a procession through the streets escorted with a fanfare of singing and dancing. It is finally immersed in the sea or a river symbolizing a ritual in which Lord Ganesha takes a journey towards his abode, taking along the troubles of his devotees. This ritual is known as Ganesh Visarjan in Marathi, Ganesha Visarjane in Kannada and Vinayaka Nimajjanam or Vinayaka Nimarjana in Telugu.
The festival is also celebrated with various cultural activities, theater performances, community activities like free medical checkup camps, charity for the poor, etc. The Ganesh Chaturthi has become an important economic event. Many industries, businesses and artists survive on this mega-event as it provides them an excellent stage to present their art to the community.
It is our fervent hope that you will all remember Lord Ganesha and implement the ideals of correct decision making and thinking in your lives. 

May noble thoughts prevail!

Om Gam Ganapataye Namaha!

Love and Om,
Acharya Arun Gossai


CHINMAYA MISSION NEW YORK
webadministrator@chinmayanewyork.org 
www.chinmayanewyork.org


Chinmaya Publications: http://www.chinmayapublication.com/
More Audio collections are being digitized; Full list of new Audio/Mp3 CD (Bhajans and talks) 
Don't put the key to your happiness in someone else's pocket.
                                                                                             - Swami Chinmayananda

Sep 17, 2015

Live Webcast of Ganesha Chaturthi


Chinmaya Mission New York

 
Dear all
 
Hari Om!
 
On the auspicious occasion of Ganesha Chaturthi on 17th September 2015, listen to Pujya Gurudev weave his word-art about the significance of the Remover of Obstacles. 
 
We request you to view and share the links below with all.

i) youtube link - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vIFc2U-7lfY&feature=youtu.be

ii) High Resolution downloadable link - https://drive.bitcasa.com/send/FWurIJ-fW7DfWUMB5nZka_5JEQ95IPkDptRt6mFGbGJi
 
Ganesha Chaturthi also marks the first anniversary of the 16th batch Vedanta Course and we invite you all to be a part of this occasion. The programme in the presence of Pujya Guruji  will be streamed live between 11-12 noon (IST) and 7-8 pm (IST).
 
Please view the links below:
 
Session 1 (11 - 12.30 noon): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y-xrMh1D0Ps
 
Session 2 (7-8 pm): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qytg2Yo58xY

Pujya Guruji's talks on Narada Bhakti Sutra for 16th batch Vedanta Course students will continue to be streamed live on 18th and 19th  September 2015. The links below accesses separate sessions and the timings remain unchanged, that is 4:30-5:30pm IST and 7-8pm IST.
 
Session 13 - Narada Bhakti Sutra - Talks by Swami Tejomayananda - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8V5scvkp4Kc
 
Session 14 - Narada Bhakti Sutra - Talks by Swami Tejomayananda - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xvY9rghm2Is
 
Session 15 - Narada Bhakti Sutra - Talks by Swami Tejomayananda - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eT1dY4wvUZs
 
Session 16 - Narada Bhakti Sutra - Talks by Swami Tejomayananda - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rQ_byFTN6sQ
 
 
Wishing everyone a blessed Ganesha Chaturthi!
 
With Prem & OM!
In His Service,

Manisha Khemlani
Chief Operating Officer

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Central Chinmaya Mission Trust
Sandeepany Sadhanalaya
Saki Vihar Road, Powai
Mumbai 400 072
Ph: +91-22-2857 2367; Fax: +91-22-2857 3065
www.chinmayamission.com
 
 

Sep 12, 2015

Announcing CORD USA Winter Service Visits - Apply today!

Chinmaya Mission New York


Dear Friends,
Hari OM!
 
We are happy to commence the registration process for the increasingly popular CORD USA service visits to India for Winter 2015!
 
Due to the incredible experience provided by the service visit, the demand for the number of spots has been increasing steadily. We are inspired by the number of wonderful, committed students that are registering for the service visits. We are extremely gratified by the input from our returning students reflecting their inner growth and maturity originating from these visits. We are striving to expand this opportunity to as many students as possible. 
 
The number of students that can be accommodated is determined by the capacity of the host CORD center facilities and resources. At times, due to the limited number of spots available, many wonderful students were unable to attend the service visits.
 
This Winter, we are able to accommodate 46 students between three different centers. We will continue to work on expanding the number of visits as well as locations for future service visits. We are thankful for the opportunity to be a part of this wonderful journey by our Chinmaya Mission youth and hope to grow along with them. 
 
The service visits are extraordinary opportunities to serve and experience the joy of service. We are looking for students who are mature, motivated, have faith in the value of service and would value the visits as an opportunity for their own growth. Click this link to apply today! If this link does not work, you can go through our website, www.cordusa.org and clicking the "Service Visits" in the carousel.
 
Please read the instructions and fill the application form in its entirety before you submit. You will need access to a scanner to complete the ROL form. After submitting the filled application, you will get an automated acknowledgement email which will have the link to submit application fee online to complete the application process. The regional coordinators will be in touch with you within two weeks with next steps.
 
Chaperons also need to fill the same application form, however, you can use your spouse's and your information instead of parent contacts :)
 
If you have any questions, you know I am just an email away.
 
Thank you,
Subha Varma Pathial
CORDUSA Inc.
Tax ID - 27-0540459
Toll free number: (866) 580-5508
 
 

CHINMAYA MISSION NEW YORK
webadministrator@chinmayanewyork.org 
www.chinmayanewyork.org


Chinmaya Publications: http://www.chinmayapublication.com/
More Audio collections are being digitized; Full list of new Audio/Mp3 CD (Bhajans and talks) 
Don't put the key to your happiness in someone else's pocket.
                                                                                             - Swami Chinmayananda

Sep 2, 2015

ACTIVITY SCHEDULE FOR SEPTEMBER, 2015

Chinmaya Mission New York

ACTIVITY SCHEDULE FOR SEPTEMBER, 2015

MANHATTAN

A. 21, 28 September
Mondays 7.00 p.m. to 8.00 p.m.
Vedanta Study Class on Gita in Manhattan
Conducted by Acharya Arun Gossai
‘Gita for Success in NYC’
632 Broadway, 12th floor, New York, NY 10012
Contact: Ankur Keswani: ankur_gandhi@yahoo.com
Acharya Arun Gossai: arun.gossai@gmail.com / info@chinmayanewyork.org

B. 7, 14, 21, 28 September
Mondays 7.15 p.m. to 8.45 p.m.
Advanced Vedanta Study Class
Conducted by Shri George Romney
Contact: Shri George Romney: (212) 427-2408
(Strictly No Walk-ins)

C. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 September
Tuesdays 7.15 p.m. to 8.45 p.m.
Vedanta Study Class on Gita in Manhattan
Conducted by Shri George Romney
‘Bhagawad Gita - Chapter 15’
Contact:  Shri George Romney: (212) 427-2408
(Strictly No Walk-ins)

D. CHYK Study Class
Tuesdays 7.30 p.m. to 8.30 p.m.
CHYK Study Class in Manhattan
‘Self Unfoldment’
Contact: Aparna: ushankar01@gmail.com
Bhavya: bhavya.pandyaram@gmail.com

E. 9, 23, 30  September
Wednesday 7.00 p.m. to 8.00 p.m.
Vedanta Study Class in Manhattan
Conducted by Acharya Arun Gossai
‘Updesha Saara’
632 Broadway, 12th floor, New York, NY 10012
Contact: info@chinmayanewyork.org
Acharya Arun Gossai: arun.gossai@gmail.com 

F. 19, 26 September
Chinmaya Bala Vihar in Manhattan
Allen Stevenson School, 78 St & Lexington Ave, New York, NY 10075
Contact:  balvihar.nyc@gmail.com  for admission inquiry
(Class Full - registration for 2016-17 will open in April 2016)

G. 5, 12, 19, 26 September
Saturdays 11.00 a.m. to 12.00 p.m.
Vedanta Study Group in Manhattan
Conducted by Shri George Romney
‘Kathopanishad’
26 E 91st St, New York, NY 10128
Contact: Shri George Romney: (212) 427-2408
(Strictly No Walk-ins)

LONG ISLAND/ QUEENS

A. 13, 20, 27  September (Flyer attached)
Sundays 10.00 a.m. to 11.30 a.m. 
Chinmaya Bala Vihar & Junior CHYK  in Long Island / Queens
Vaishnav Temple of New York: 100 Lakeville Rd., New Hyde Park, NY 11040
Register: http://www.chinmayanewyork.org/cmny/activities/balavihar/bala-vihar-registration/
Contact: bvlongisland@chinmayanewyork.org for admission inquiry
GITA CHANTING COMPETITION ON SEPT. 27th (Chapter 15)
Vaishnav Temple of New York: 100 Lakeville Rd., New Hyde Park, NY 11040
Contact: Gayathri Muralirajan: rajanmurali@hotmail.com

B. 13, 20, 27  September (Flyer attached)
Sundays 10.00 a.m. to 11.30 a.m. 
Vedanta Study Class
Vaishnav Temple of New York: 100 Lakeville Rd., New Hyde Park, NY 11040
Contact: info@chinmayanewyork.org
Acharya Arun Gossai: arun.gossai@gmail.com

C. 3, 17 September
Thursdays 8.00 pm – 9.30 pm
Vedanta Study Class in Long Island 
Conducted by Acharya Arun Gossai'
'Mandukya Upanishad'
Contact: info@chinmayanewyork.org
Acharya Arun Gossai: arun.gossai@gmail.com

D. Every Thursday
10.30 a.m. to 11.30 a.m.
Senior Study Group in Hindi
Text ‘Bhagawad Geeta Chap 2’
80 -02, Kew Garden, NY 11415
Contact: info@chinmayanewyork.org
Ketki Raval: (516) 996-8829

E. 16 September
Wednesday 7.00 p.m. to 9.00 p.m.
Conducted by Acharya Arun Gossai
'Tulsi Ramayan'
Milan Mandir 107-25 Lefferts Blvd. NY 11420
Contact: info@chinmayanewyork.org
Acharya Arun Gossai: arun.gossai@gmail.com

F. 20 September
Sunday 9.00 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Conducted by Acharya Arun Gossai
'Tulsi Ramayan'
Bhuvaneshwar Mandir, 86-06 101 Ave.,  Ozone Park, NY
Contact: info@chinmayanewyork.org
Acharya Arun Gossai: arun.gossai@gmail.com

WESTCHESTER
A. Vedanta Study Group
2 sessions in Westchester
Typically every 1st & 3rd Sunday of the Month
Conducted by Shri George Romney
'Kathopanishad'
2:30 p.m. to 4.00 p.m.
Contact: Shri George Romney: (212) 427-2408
'Atma Bodha'
4.30 p.m. to 6.00 p.m.
Contact: Dr Smita Kumar: (914) 472-7138,  (914) 529-9551, super11mom@aol.com

B. Wednesdays 6.30 p.m. to 7.45 p.m.
23 September onwards
Chinmaya Bala Vihar in Westchester (NEW CLASS)
Hindu Samaj Temple
3 Brown Rd, Wappingers Falls, NY 12590
Contact: Komal Agrawal: (845) 242-5496,  hschinmayabv@gmail.com
Acharya Arun Gossai: arun.gossai@gmail.com / info@chinmayanewyork.org

NEW JERSEY

A. Saturday  9.00 a.m. to 12.00 p.m.
Vedanta Study Class in Emerson, NJ
12 Robyn Court, Emerson, NJ 07630
Contact:  Radhika Vijayan: (201) 391-1234

B. Sunday 10.00 a.m. to 11.30 a.m.
Chinmaya Bala Vihar in Jersey City
Contact: jcbalavihar@gmail.com


SPECIAL SESSIONS 

A. 14 September
Gyaan Yagna in Manhattan
Monday 7.00 p.m. to 8.30 p.m.
Conducted by Acharya Arun Gossai
Bhartiya Vidya Bhavans Hall, 305 7th Ave, New York, NY 10001
RSVP:  Runjhun Saklani: runjhun@hotmail.com,
Chandni Trivedi: Chandni.trivedi@gmail.com

B. 27 September
Sunday 10.00 a.m. to 11.30 a.m.
GITA CHANTING COMPETITION (Chapter 15)
Vaishnav Temple of New York: 100 Lakeville Rd., New Hyde Park, NY 11040
Contact: Gayathri Muralirajan: rajanmurali@hotmail.com


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Attachments:
1. https://gallery.mailchimp.com/7369c2de276bd1e088e0a9f70/files/Calendar_Chinmaya_Bala_Vihar_classes_Long_Island_Chapter_2015_16_FINAL_.pdf
2. https://gallery.mailchimp.com/7369c2de276bd1e088e0a9f70/files/CMNY_BV_FLIER_2015.pdf


Note:
Please RSVP for participation.
To arrange Talks/ Satsanghs/ Seminars in your home or neighborhood, please contact:
CMNY Board at cmnybodmembers@chinmayanewyork.org
Visit www.chinmayanewyork.org for the updated activity schedule calendar. 


Regards,
Chinmaya Mission New York 
webadministrator@chinmayanewyork.org 
www.chinmayanewyork.org


Chinmaya Publications: http://www.chinmayapublication.com/
More Audio collections are being digitized; Full list of new Audio/Mp3 CD (Bhajans and talks) 

 
Don't put the key to your happiness in someone else's pocket.
                                                                                             - Swami Chinmayananda
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