Happy Dusshera!

Chinmaya Mission New York

Dear CMNY Family,

 

Hari Om!

 

On behalf of the board members of CMNY, I wish all of you a very prosperous and blessed Navraatri and Vijay Dashami/Dusshera!

 

Navraatri is observed in the Hindu calendar month of Ashwin. In 2015, Navratri starts on October 13 and lasts until October 22. Millions of Hindus around the world are celebrating this Hindu festival of nine nights dedicated to the glorification of Shakti, the feminine form of the Divine. During these nine nights, the mother goddess is worshipped in nine different forms. Navratri culminates on the 10th day with the festivities of Vijayadasham, also known as Dussehra, which celebrates the triumph of good over evil. A common greeting during this festival is Shubh Navratri (Happy Navraatri). 

Navratri is celebrated all over India and among the Hindu diaspora with great fanfare. Prior to the festival, skilled artisans prepare clay models of the goddess in her various manifestations. Many Hindus take part in special ceremonies, rituals, fasts and festivities. People buy new clothes, prepare delicious sweets and buy gifts for family and friends.

Navraatri is symbolic of the destruction of the six enemies of mankind (shat reepu). Those enemies are Kaama, Krodha, Lobha, Moha, Mada and Matsaria; Selfish desire, Anger, Greed, delusion, false pride and jealousy respectively. These mind  born diseases of the personality are destroyed by the remembrance of the Devi or the Goddesses of Hinduism. The female gender in Hinduism is very powerful and highly symbolic of inner beauty, strength, Independence and kindness. If we inculcate these values into our everyday lives we will usher in 'Vijaya' or Victory in our lives. Dusshera symbolizes the destruction of the six enemies mentioned above. This is symbolized by the burning of Ravana who personifies these inner demons. 

I invoke the blessings of the Lord Shiva and our entire Guru Parampara on all of you and your families. May God's light be in the lives of and all of you and yours during this festive time.
 

In Shri Guru Smriti,
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

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Dashera wishes!

Chinmaya Mission New York

Dear all

Hari Om!

On the nine days of Devi puja, Pujya Gurudev in his spirited style glorifies the power of the Mother. May we all be blessed by the Trishakti!

Please view and share video with all.

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Happy Dashera to everyone!

With Prem & OM!
In His Service,
Manisha Khemlani
Chief Operating Officer

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UNTO HIM OUR BEST
Pujya Gurudev's Birth Centenary Celebrations
1916-2016


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

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) 

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

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Activity Schedule for October, 2015

Chinmaya Mission New York

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT:

PLEASE SAVE THE DATE

CMNY ANNUAL DIWALI GALA

When: Sunday Nov 22nd, 11.00 am to 3.00 pm
Where: The Sterling
345 Hicksville Rd, Bethpage, NY 11714
 

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ACTIVITY SCHEDULE FOR OCTOBER, 2015

 
 

MANHATTAN

A. 5 October
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. 5, 19, 26 October
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. 6, 13, 20, 27 October
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 16’
Contact:  Shri George Romney: (212) 427-2408
(Strictly No Walk-ins)

D. 7 October
Wednesday 7.00 p.m. to 8.00 p.m.
Vedanta Study Class in Manhattan
Conducted by Acharya Arun Gossai
‘Drg Drshya Vivek
150 W 56st, Floor C1, Main conf room
Contact: info@chinmayanewyork.org
Acharya Arun Gossai: arun.gossai@gmail.com 

E. CHYK Study Class
Thursday 7.00 p.m. to 8.30 p.m.
CHYK Study Class in Manhattan
‘Self Unfoldment’
Contact: Aparna: ushankar01@gmail.com
Bhavya: bhavya.pandyaram@gmail.com

F. 04, 18, 25 October
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. 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 October
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. 4, 11, 18, 25 October 
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

B. 2 (Fri), 8 October
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

C. 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

D. 6 October
Tuesday 7.00pm - 9.00pm
Conducted by Acharya Arun Gossai
Hanuman Chalisa: Chanting and Explanation
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.
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. 12 October
Durga Puja
6.30pm- 8.30pm
Address: 77 Seventh Avenue, New York, NY, 10011
Contact: Acharya Arun Gossai: arun.gossai@gmail.com / info@chinmayanewyork.org

B. 13 October
Introduction to Ramayan
Monday 7.00 p.m. to 8.30 p.m.
Conducted by Swami Prakashananda
Bhartiya Vidya Bhavans Hall, 305 7th Ave, New York, NY 10001
RSVP:  Runjhun Saklani: runjhun@hotmail.com,
Chandni Trivedi: Chandni.trivedi@gmail.com


C. 14,15,16 October
Gyaan Yagna
Monday 7.30 p.m. to 9.00 p.m.
Conducted by Swami Prakashananda
Bhuvaneshwar Mandir, 86-06 101 Ave.,Ozone Park, NY
RSVP:  Runjhun Saklani: runjhun@hotmail.com,
Chandni Trivedi: Chandni.trivedi@gmail.com
 

Note:

Please RSVP for participation.
To arrange Talks/ Satsanghs/ Seminars in your home or neighborhood, please contact: 
CMNY Board at cmny-bod@googlegroups.com
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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2015 BHAGVAD GITA CHANTING COMPETITION - RESULTS

Chinmaya Mission New York

   
Dear Parents & Children,
 

Hari Om! 

 

This year at the Long Island Bala Vihar, we  studied, chanted and learnt Chapter-15 of the Bhagvad Gita  'Purushotama Yoga'. On Sunday Sept. 27th, Gita Chanting Competition was held at The Vaishnav Temple location. Children and adults participated in the chanting competition with enthusiasm. We are pleased to announce the results.

 

RESULTS OF BHAGVAD GITA CHANTING COMPETITION - 2015

 

Children

GROUP 1 (K.G.)

WINNER - LAVANYA GUPTA

 

GROUP-2  (1st Grade)

WINNER - PARTHA. M.

 

GROUP-3 (2nd Grade and up)

1st place -  AKSHARA & SANDEEP THAKOORDEEN

2nd place - NAVOM GUPTA

3rd place - DEVI CHANDRAN

4th place - BHASKAR THAKOORDEEN

 

Adults

1st Place -  MANJU CHANDRAN

2nd Place - LAKSHMI ALAGAPPAN

3rd Place - SHAILEE GUPTA

4th Place - TEJO DYAL

 

We Congratulate and thank all the winners and participants. May Lord Krishna's Blessings Be with You.

 

We hope to continue to learn, study and chant the Bhagvad Gita. This Year we will be learning Chapter 16  'Daivasura - Sampad-Vibhaga -Yogah'  through which we will learn to nurture the Divine qualities in us and be aware of those negative qualities that lead to our downfall.

 

We hope more children and adults will participate in 2016 Bhagvad Gita Chanting Competition.

 

Unto Him Our Best

With Prem & Om!

Gayathri Muralirajan

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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