Chinmaya Mission Timeline
December 23
With four annas (currency unit formerly used in British India) in his pocket, Swami Chinmayananda alighted at the railway station of Pune (then known as Poona) on Dec. 23, 1951 and began his first discourse that very evening. In those days, yajna meant the long traditional havans, the elaborate fire…Read More
May 1
An afternoon midsummer dream born on the banks of the roaring Ganga at Gangotri grew into an irresistible calling. The rushing waters of the mighty river sparked in the young Swami Chinmayananda the urge to carry down the enriching spiritual wealth to the corners of India. Gaining permission from a…Read More