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Chinmaya Mission aims at providing people with the knowledge and understanding of the Vedanta. It also attempts to teach them the practical way of attaining the goal of spiritual growth and contentment. All this helps in enabling them to make positive contribution to the society and its members.
Foundation of Chinmaya Mission
His Holiness Swami Chinmayananda, the famous Vedanta teacher, laid the foundation of the Chinmaya Mission in India in the year 1953. The mission comprises of a broad range of spiritual, educational, and charitable activities. The administration of the Mission is under the Central Chinmaya Mission Trust, situated in Mumbai. Presently, His Holiness Swami Tejomayananda heads the Chinmaya Mission of India.
What is Chinmaya Mission?
Swami Chinmayananda Mission is trying to bring the ageless wisdom of Vedanta closer to people. At the same time, it also provides them with the tools that will help them realize that wisdom in their life. The Mission follows Vedic teacher-taught tradition (guru-shishya parampara) and attempts to lift the human race beyond selfishness. It teaches them to strive towards a life of peace and harmony.
Projects and Activities under Chinmaya Mission
