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Editorial Board: Sitaram Kowtha, Raju Chidambaram, Sethuraman Balan, Acharya Vilasini Balakrishnan, and Swami Dheerananda (Resident Acharya).  Bala Vihar students are encouraged to join the editorial staff.  Current Bala Vihar students on the editorial staff are: Nishant Carr, Siri Neerchal, Ananya Krishnan, Arthi Bala, Priya Tandon, Maya Ramani, Megha Karthikeyan, Alay Shah, Nitin Chetla, Srutha Srinivasan, Roushini Manjunath, Anvitha Kambham, Radhika Agrawal, Atman Panigrahi, Vishnu Dharmaraj, and Keshav Kowtha

May 2013 (Volume 23, Number 3)

Events & Library

- Events and Links
- Sri Gurudev Jayanthi Message
- News Briefs, Fliers
- Swami Tapovanam Aarati – Acharya Vivekji
- Thyagaraja & Purandara Dasa Aradhana – Aparna Saravanan
- Introducing Devi Retreat 2013 – Vandana Bapna
- Geeta Chanting Competition 2013 – Sudha Sivaram
- Chinmaya Somnath Construction Progress
Bala Vihar

- Poems – Megha Karthikeyan
- I AM – Atman Panigrahi
- Tilak Ceremony – Chetana Neerchal
Members and Friends

- Poems –  Aziza Meer
- Poems – Chetana Neerchal

- Poem - Deepa Krishnan
- Travelogue: Char Dham Yatra - Nirmala Limaye

- Father's Day: Seeker Son's letter to Father - CP Shankar

Vedantic Thoughts

- Series: Jnana Yoga and Self Realization – XIII - Acharya Sadananda

2011 May Special Issue - Blossoming of Sri Gurudev's Garden in Washington DC

2010 Sri Gurudev Aradhana Special

2012 Bala Vihar Tilak Ceremony (Graduation) Souvenir

2011 Bala Vihar Tilak Ceremony (Graduation) Souvenir

2010 Bala Vihar Tilak Ceremony (Graduation) Souvenir

2009 Bala Vihar Tilak Ceremnoy (Graduation) Souvenir

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March 2013 (Volume 23, Number 2)

Events & Library

- Events and Links

- News Briefs

- Fliers

- Maha Shivaratri - Ananya Krishnan

- Friday Night Satsang - Vandana Bapna

- Gita and Tapovan Jayanthi Celebration

Bala Vihar

- Crossword Puzzle – Shivaratri- Vishnu Dharmaraj
- Sankranthi Celebration – Priya Tandon
- BMI Rap – Frederick Chinmayam Class

     BMI RAP Audio File
- Silver Spring Chinmayam Class Summaries
Youth (CHYK) and CORD

- Hanuman Chalisa-Thon – Rasshmi Shankar

Members and Friends

- Poems – I Learned to Come Home - Aziza Meer
- Poems – Chetana Neerchal
- Relaxing Teacher’s Retreat – Devi Ramaseshan
- God is Like Space – Vandana Bapna
- Musical Genius of Purandara Dasa – Dhadesugoor Vaman
- Reflections – Highway to Heaven – Deepa Krishnan
- Reflections – Gita Chanting Competition – Sitaram Kowtha

Vedantic Thoughts

- Series: Jnana Yoga and Self Realization – XII - Acharya Sadananda

January 2013 (Volume 23, Number 1)

Events & Library

- Events and Links

- News Briefs

- Fliers

- Event Report: Gita Jnana Yajna and New year Puja

Bala Vihar

- Gita and Tapovan Jayanthi Celebration

- Gita Jnana Yajna - Ramya Joshi

- New Year Day Puja - Ramya Joshi

Youth and CORD

- Bhutanese Service Project – A Seva Initiative – Meena Radhakrishnan

- On Hinduism – 10 Questions by a College Student – Vandana Bapna

Members and Friends

- Moving Towards Light - Aziza Meer

Vedantic Thoughts

- Series: Jnana Yoga and Self Realization – XI - Acharya Sadananda

Smrithi of Smrithi

Series: Reprint of Past Print Issues

November 2012 - Volume 22(6)

Events & Library

- Events and Links

- News Briefs

- Fliers

Bala Vihar

- Crossword "Diwali" - Nishant Carr

- Crossword "Chinmaya Mission Pledge" - Megha Karthikeyan

- If Hanuman Comes to my School - Megha Sivaraman

- Panchavati - Report on Yakshagana performance at Chinmayam - Siri Neerchal

- Veterans Day Tribute - Report and Article - Atman Panigrahi

- Silver Spring Chinmayam Class - Summaries - Submitted by Anil Kishore

Vedanta Classes and Study Groups

- Updated List of Classes and Study Groups

- Series: Self Unfoldment Summaries: Chapter 5 - BMI

Members and Friends

- Poem – "Diwali" - Pragya Pandey

- Poem - "Fall Season" - Kalkonda Sudhakar

- Reflections - Peeling the Onion and Poem "I want to be Full" - Sitaram Kowtha

- Lakshmi Puja at Chinmaya Somnath - Rajaraman Rajamani

Vedantic Thoughts

- Series: Jnana Yoga and Self Realization – X - Acharya Sadananda

Smrithi of Smrithi

Series: Reprint of Past Print Issues

September 2012 - Volume 22(5)

Events & Library

- Events and Links

- From the Desk of Secretary - S. Balan

- News Briefs

- Fliers

- CIRS News

Tulsi Mahotsav

- Heaven Celebrates Guruji’s Birthday – Brni. Arpita
- 1st Day Evening, Nishant Carr, BV Student
Bala Vihar

- Reflections of a summer Camp volunteer – Maya Ramani

- 2012 Maryland Bala Vihar Children Summer Camp News

Members and Friends

- Poems – Aziza Meer
- A Vedantic Moment – Nagaraj Neerchal
- Series: Self Unfoldment Summaries: Chapter 4 - Balance

Vedantic Thoughts

- Series: Jnana Yoga and Self Realization – IX - Acharya Sadananda

Smrithi of Smrithi

Series: Reprint of Past Print Issues

July 2012 - Volume 22(4)

Events & Library

- Events and Links

- News Briefs

- Fliers

- From the Desk of Secretary - S. Balan

Tulsi Mahotsav

- Mahotsav Reflections

- Reflection on Ramayana teaching by Guruji - Acharya Sadananda

- Mahotsav Event Summary - Yajna Spirit and Photo Tour
Bala Vihar

- 2012 Bala Vihar Graduation Keynote Speech - Harshita Ambaredkar

- 2012 Maryland Bala Vihar Children Summer Camp News

Members and Friends

- Essay: "Soul Reaching Spirit" - Aziza Meer

- Reflection: "From Cosmic Form to Function" - Niranjan Michael

- Series: Self Unfoldment Summaries: Chapter 3 - Religion

Vedantic Thoughts

- Series: Jnana Yoga and Self Realization – VIII - Acharya Sadananda

Smrithi of Smrithi

Series: Reprint of Past Print Issues

May 2012 - Volume 22(3)

Events & Library

- Events and Links

- News Briefs

- Flyers

- Condolences to Swamiji and Chinmaya Family – Vanaja Jaligam
- Chinmayam Event Summaries
Bala Vihar

- Earth Day Activity – Devi Ramaseshan
- Mother's Day Speech – Eesha Vasist
- Mother's Day Celebration – Chinmaya Style – Ananya Krishnan
- Hindi Language Class Debate – Anil Kishore
- FUSION 2012 – Nandini Kishore
- Our 2012 Bala Vihar Graduates

Members and Friends

- Poem: I Walk the Path of Champions - Aziza Meer

- Series: Self Unfoldment Summaries: Chapter 2 - Happiness

- Happiness Equation - Nagaraj Neerchal

Vedantic Thoughts

- Series: Jnana Yoga and Self Realization – VII - Acharya Sadananda

Smrithi of Smrithi

Series: Reprint of Past Print Issues

March 2012 - Volume 22(2)

Events & Library

- Events and Links

- News Briefs

- Flyers

- 2012 Mahashivaratri Celebration

- Holi Celebration at Walter Reade Medical Center
Bala Vihar

- Memorial Service Observing 10th Anniversary of September 11 - Madhulika Nallani

- 2011 Winter Youth Camp - Nirav Shah

Members and Friends

- Poem: Truth Becomes Sweet - Aziza Meer

- Sri Gurudev - Artwork by Kaushik Shastri

- Kedarnath Maanasa Theertha Yatra - Sitaram Kowtha

- Series: Self Unfoldment Summaries: Chapter 1 - Freedom

Vedantic Thoughts

- Series: Jnana Yoga and Self Realization – VI - Acharya Sadananda

Memories

Series: Smrithi of Smrithi  (Reprint of Past Print Issues)

January 2012 - Volume 22(1)

Events & Library

- Events and Links

- News Briefs

- Flyers

- Virginia Events - Summaries and Pictures
Bala Vihar

- 2011 Winter Youth Camp with Swami Sarveshanandaji - Sandhya Piratla

- 2011 Winter Youth Camp Pictures

- What Gurudev means to me - Atman Panigrahi

- Chinmayam Class Summaries - Silver Spring Students

Members and Friends

- Contemplating Light and Reflections - Sitaram Kowtha

Vedantic Thoughts

- Series: Jnana Yoga and Self Realization – V - Acharya Sadananda

Past Issues: 2011

November 2011 - Volume 21(6)

Events & Library

- Events and Links

- News Briefs

- Flyers

- Brochure: Understanding the Svastika
Bala Vihar

- Essay: Gita Chapter 4, Verse 28 - Nandini Kishore
- Chinmayam Bala Vihar - Silver Spring Session II Class Summaries

Members and Friends

- Poem: Many in One - Chetana Neerchal

- Poem: Standing Tall - Aziza Meer
- Our Relationship with GOD - Nanik Lahori
- Reflections on Drig Drishya Viveka (2 of 2) – Kiran Varma

- Practical Values from Gita Chapter 13, excerpts from the Holy Gita by Pujya Gurudev

Vedantic Thoughts

- Series: Brief Introduction to Gita: Ch 18, Part II – Nilkanth Bhatt

- Series: Jnana Yoga and Self Realization – IV - Acharya Sadananda

September 2011 - Volume 21(5)

Events & Library

- Events and Links

- News Briefs

- Flyers

- Announcement - Vijay Kumarji appointment as Hindu Lay Leader at Kabul, Afghanistan
- Ganesh Puja at Chinmaya somnath Site
- Hiking the C&O Trail with Swami Ishwarananda

Bala Vihar

- Tribute to Vilasiniji by Balanji
- Frederick Summer Camp by Devi Ramaseshan
- 2011 Mahasamadhi Camp – Nandini Kishore

Members and Friends

- Poem: Lord Let Me Sink - Aziza Meer
- Reflections & Travelogue – Our trip to India – Krishnan and Kowtha Families
- Reflections on Drig Drishya Viveka – Kiran Varma

Vedantic Thoughts

- Series: Brief Introduction to Gita: Ch 18, Part I – Nilkanth Bhatt

- Series: Jnana Yoga and Self Realization – III - Acharya Sadananda

July 2011 - Volume 21(4)

Events & Library

- Events and Links

- News Briefs

- Flyers

- CMWRC Events Summary

- Poem: 2011 Virgina Summer Camp

Bala Vihar

- Farewell Blessings of CM Bala Vihar – Anil Kishore

- A Recipe for a Gourmet Summer Camp – Adithi Ramakrishnan

Chinmaya Yuva Kendra

- CHYK DC Activites and Steering Committee – Ajay Ravichandran

Contemplating Sri Gurudev

- About Swami Chinmayananda – Vaishali Sukumar

- Telugu Poem on Sri Gurudev – Sudhakar Kalakonda

- Sri Gurudev Loved Children – Prashanth Shah

- Presence of Sri Gurudev – Here and Now – Sitaram Kowtha

Members and Friends

- Love is Freedom – Uday Nanavaty

- Series: Thirumaloor and Thirumandharam – Ravi Ravichandran

Vedantic Thoughts

- Series: Brief Introduction to Gita: Ch 17– Nilkanth Bhatt

- Series: Jnana Yoga and Self Realization – II - Acharya Sadananda

May 2011 - Volume 21(3)

Events & Library

- Events and Links

- News Briefs

- Flyers

- Photos – Spring Activities

Bala Vihar

- Frederick Chapter Earth Day Activity – Devi Ramaseshan

- Chinmayam Class Summaries – Silver Spring Vishnupriya Krishnan

Members and Friends

- Human Values in Ramacharitamanas – Dr. Pragya Pandey (Dixit)

- Thirumaloor and Thirumandharam – Ravi Ravichandran

- Tribute to Gurudev – Vandana Bapna

Vedantic Thoughts

- Series: Brief Introduction to Gita: Ch 16– Nilkanth Bhatt

- Series: Jnana Yoga and Self Realization – I - Acharya K Sadananda

March 2011 - Volume 21(2)

Events & Library

- Events and Links

- News Briefs

- Flyers

Bala Vihar

- Winter Youth Camp 2010 – Nirav Shah

- Chinmayam Class Summaries – Silver Spring Chinmayam Students

Members and Friends

- Poem: Once Upon A Time – Aziza Meer

- On the Concept of Yajna in Vedas – Dr. Pragya Pandey (Dixit)

Vedantic Thoughts

- Series: Brief Introduction to Gita: Ch 15– Nilkanth Bhatt

- Series: On the Concept of Creation- Acharya Dr. K Sadananda

January 2011 - Volume 21(1)

Events & Library

- Events and Links

- News Briefs

- Flyers (2011 Mahasamdhi Camp)

- Event Report – Jnana Yajna on Bhakti Yoga

- Event Report – Celebration at Frederick

- Event Report and Photos – Grand Magic Show and Annual Banquet

Bala Vihar

- Makara Sankranthi – Apurva Raghu

- Hindi Articles - Silver Spring Hindi Language Class

- Winter Youth Camp with Acharya Vivekji – Keshav Kowtha

- Class Summaries on Gita – Silver Spring Chinmayam Class

CHYK – Chinmaya Yuva Kendra

- CHYK Chinmayam Connection and TGIF Socials – Veena Meer

Members and Friends

- The Power to Move You – Urmila Dholakia

- Silence and the Power of Thought – Shashikala Duraiswami

- Quest for Perfection – Sitaram Kowtha

Vedantic Thoughts

- Series: Brief Introduction to Gita: Ch 14– Nilkanth Bhatt

- Series: On the Concept of Creation- Acharya Dr. K Sadananda

November 2010 - Volume 20(6)

Events & Library

- Events and Links

- News Briefs

- Flyers

- Stotra Parayana at SSVT – Ram Nayak

Bala Vihar

- My Summer Highlight – Chinmaya Summer Camp – Adithi Ramakrishnan

- If I were a Bala Vihar Teacher – Shivanandam Bala Vihar Class – Dulles Chapter

Members and Friends

- Being Successful – Shashikala Duraiswami

- Legacy of Gurudev – Nirmala Limaye

- Battlestar Galactica and Lila – Usha Naik

Vedantic Thoughts

- Series: Brief Introduction to Gita: Ch 13– Nilkanth Bhatt

- On the Concept of Creation- Acharya Dr. K Sadananda

September 2010 - Volume 20(5)

Events & Library

- Events and Links

- News Briefs

- Flyers

- Mahasamadhi Camp 2010

- Presentation by Guruji – Sri Gopalakrishna

- Ramayana Soundaryam – Acharya Dr. K Sadananda

Bala Vihar

- Real Meaning of Ramayana – Anisha Gupte

- Summer Camp 2010 Pictures

- Maha Rudra Event Pictures

Vedantic Thoughts

- Series: Brief Introduction to Gita: Ch 12 – Nilkanth Bhatt

- Miracle of Life - Acharya Dr. K Sadananda

July 2010 - Volume 20(4)

Events & Library

- Events and Links

- News Briefs

- Flyers:

- CMW 2010 Vedanta Course

- 2010 Mahasamadhi Family Camp

- 2011 Bala Vihar Flyer

- Sankara Jayanthi Report by Ram Nayak

Bala Vihar Articles and Stories

- Poem: Ceremony – Atman Panigrahi

- Speeches on Religion – Jitesh Nadimpalli

Vedantic Thoughts

- Series: Brief Introduction to Gita: Ch 11– Nilkanth Bhatt

- On Bhakthi Yoga - Acharya Dr. K Sadananda

May 2010 - Volume 20(3)

Events & Library

- Events and Links

- News Briefs

- Flyers: CMW 2010 Vedanta Course; 2010 Mahasamadhi Family Camp; Acharya Sadanandaji's Memorial Day Camp; Pittsburgh Sundarakanda Camp

Bala Vihar Articles and Stories

- Frederick Community Activities

- Ramayana Activities – Sundaram Children

- Is Gandhi Philosophy Relevant Today? - Jitesh Nadimpalli

Members & Friends

- Our Visit to Thirupathi – Nirmala Limaye

- Liberation or Freedom – Shashikala Duraiswami

- Independence and Detachment – Vandana Bapna

Vedantic Thoughts

- Why Study Groups – Vijay Kumar

- Series: Brief Introduction to Gita: Ch 10– Nilkanth Bhatt

- Series: On Karma Yoga –Choiceless Choice - Acharya Dr. K Sadananda

March 2010 - Volume 20(2)

January 2010 - Volume 20(1)

Events & Library

- Events and Links

- News Briefs

- Flyer – CMW 2010 Vedanta Course

- Flyer – Adi Sankara Nilayam

Bala Vihar  Articles and Stories

- Illustration – Dancing Ganesha – Ankita Somalwar

- Poem- What Makes Me Smile – Varsha Krishnan

- Poem- My Brother – Adithi Sundararaman

- Poem – Bala Vihar – Apurva Nayak

- “What Bala Vihar Means to Me” - Sundaram Class, Dulles Chapter      Illustration – Ganesha – Nina Beri

November 2009- Volume 19(6)

Events & Library

- Events and Links

- News Briefs

- Flyer – Jnana Yajna by Swami Dheerananda

- Flyer – CMW 2010 Vedanta Course

- Flyer – Jnana Yajna by Guruji Swami Tejomayananda

- Flyer – Adi Sankara Nilayam

Bala Vihar Articles and Stories

- Art Work: Ganesha, by Jyotsna Rao

- Smruthi Hariprakasha – My Vacation to 2009 Mahasamadhi Camp

- Keshav Rao – Celebrating Lakshmi Puja and Its Significance

- Hindi Students – On Obama's Nobel Prize

- Series: Hindu Rituals and Routines – Sowmya Sundararaman

Members & Friends

- Poem: The Bouquet – Chetana Neerchal

- Please Live in My Heart!! – Aziza Meer

- Poem: What is it Like When I Turn Inwards??– Aziza Meer

- Art of Giving – Shashikala Duraiswami

- Spiritual Meaning of Namaskaar – Sowmya Sundararaman

- Summary of “Sadhana” by Tagore – Sitaram Kowtha

- Dana (Charity) – D. C. Rao

- Finitization – Acharya Dr. K. Sadananda

- Series: Brief Introduction to Gita: Ch 7– Nilkanth Bhatt

- Series: On Karma Yoga – Acharya Dr. K Sadananda

September 2009 - Volume 19(5)

Events & Library

- Events and Links

- Report: First Seminar for Married Couples, Conducted by Guruji

News Briefs

- Announcements

- Flyer – CMW 2010 Vedanta Course

- Flyer – Jnana Yagna by Guruji Swami Tejomayananda

Bala Vihar Articles and Stories

- Bala Vihar Summer Camp Photos

- Series: Hindu Rituals and Routines – Sowmya Sundararaman

Members & Friends

- On Vegetarian Diet – Nirmala Limaye

- On Vegetarian Diet – Sarojini Gore

- Hamsa Gita – Shashikala Duraiswami

- On Faith and Devotion – Shashikala Duraiswami

- 5 Parenting Guidelines – Sowmya Sundararaman

- Crossing the River of Maya – Sangamesh Konareddi

- Series: Brief Introduction to Gita: Ch 6– Nilkanth Bhatt

- Series: On Karma Yoga – Acharya Dr. K Sadananda ji

July 2009 - Volume 19(4)

Events & Library

- Events and Links

- News Briefs

- Announcements

- 2009 Mahasamadhi Camp Poster

- Chinmaya Mission Twin Cities Poster

Bala Vihar Articles and Stories

- Bhu-Matha (Mother Earth) – Devi Ramaseshan

- Journey to the West - 2 – Vamsi Manne

- Series: Hindu Rituals and Routines – Sowmya Sundararaman        - Performing Arts Annual Day – Smitha Gollamudi Payne

Members & Friends

- Reflections – Dr. Ram Gollamudi

- Values – Nirmala Limaye

- Sat Darshana – Shashikala Duraiswami

- Violence – DC Rao

- Series: Brief Introduction to Gita: Ch 5– Nilkanth Bhatt

- Series: On Karma Yoga – Dr. K Sadananda

May 2009 - Volume 19(3)

Events & Library

- Events and Links

- News Briefs

- Announcements

- 2009 Mahasamadhi Camp Poster

- 2009 Bala Vihar Graduates

Bala Vihar Articles and Stories

- Vedanta Center Field Trip- Sundaram Children

- Book Review: Breadwinner Trilogy – Part 3 – Siri Neerchal

- Journey to the West – Vamsi Manne

- My Paper Bag – Harsha Neerchal

- Series: Hindu Rituals and Routines – Sowmya Sundararaman

- Language Annual Day – Anil Kishore

Members & Friends

- It is Not Time Yet – Ravi Ravichandran

- Science, Spirituality and Religion - Raju Chidambaram

- Series: Brief Introduction to Gita: Ch 4 – Nilkanth Bhatt

- Series: On Karma Yoga – Dr. K Sadananda

March 2009 - Volume 19(2)

Events & Library

- Events and Links

- News Briefs

- Chinmaya Dham Yatra Message

- Sada ji's Camp Preview – Who Realizes What or Whom?

Bala Vihar Articles and Stories

- Durga Temple Visit - Anmol Tewari

- Breadwinner Trilogy-2 – Siri Neerchal

- 3 Ds Class Activity – Prathima Joshyula

- Shivrathri Crossword - Devi Ramaseshan

- Courageous Ramakrishna – Vamsi Manne

- Gita Competition – Smruti Hariprakasha

- Series - Sowymya Sundararaman – Hindu Rituals and Routines

- Poems -Island's Pace – Aditya and Vishnupriya Krishnan

Members & Friends

- Poem - Islands Pace – Deepa Krishnan

- Poem: The Empty Flute – Chetana Neerchal

- Poem: Parent and Child – Chetana Neerchal

- Sandeepani Gurukul – Nirmala Limaye

- What's Your Calling? – G. B. Sastri

- Vedas Realized – Sowmya Sundararaman

- On Being a True Leader – Sitaram Kowtha

- Series - Brief Introduction to Gita: Ch 3 – Nilkanth Bhatt

- Series - Analysis of the Mind: Ego - Sadananda ji

January 2009 - Volume 19(1)

Events & Library

- Events and Links

- News Briefs

- New Year Greetings – Vilasini ji

Bala Vihar Articles and Stories

- Buddhist Temple Field Trip- Payal Arora

- Book Review: Breadwinner Trilogy – Part 1 – Siri Neerchal

- Joe the Water Droplet – Siri Neerchal

- Meeting of the Mind – Nandini Kishore

- Winter Youth Camp 2008 – Vani Ravichandran

- Youth Camp Satsang – Pooja Lahori

- Hindu Rituals – Sowmya Sundararaman

Members & Friends

- Poem: Scraps and Silence – Chetana Neerchal

- Poem: Fission...Fusion – Chetana Neerchal

- Hindu in the Bible Belt – Guru Prakash

- Path to Devotion – Ram Chandran

- Series - Brief Introduction to Gita: Ch 2 – Nilkanth Bhatt

- Series - Analysis of the Mind: Ego - Sadananda ji

November 2008 - Volume 18(6)

Events & Library

- Events and Links

- News Briefs

- Shodashi Puja at Chinmayam for Swami Chidananda – Deepa Krishnan

Bala Vihar Articles and Stories

- Picnic – Saiprasad Ravi

- Welcome To Bala Vihar – Anil Kishore

Members & Friends

- Gita – At the Polling Booth – Raju Chidambaram

- Memory Recall at a Traffic Light – GB Sastri

- Bhakthi as Armor – Guru Prakash

- Attitude and Aptitude – Sitaram Kowtha

- Series - Brief Introduction to Gita: Ch 2 – Nilkanth Bhatt

Acharya Uvacha

- Saakshi Swarupam – Sadananda ji

- Series - Art of Man Making: Spirit of Sacrifice - Acharya Ananta ji

- Series - Analysis of the Mind: Ego - Sadananda ji

September 2008 - Volume 18(5)

Events & Library

- Upcoming Events and Links

- Guruji - Likhita Japa

Mahasamadhi Camp

- Guruji's Message

- Bala Vihar Articles by Asmi Panigrahi, Keshav Kowtha, Srikanth Kowtha

- “Hari Om!” Everywhere - Sri Gopalakrishna and Sitaram Kowtha

- Summary of Munduka Upanishad – Ram Chandran

Bala Vihar Articles and Stories

- Shivarathri – Anmol Tiwari

- Bhakti Speech – Jitesh Nadimpalli

Members & Friends

- In Peace, In Him – Aziza Meer

- Frederick Summer – Devi Ramaseshan

- My Thoughts on Gita 7:25 – Uma Roy

- Series - Brief Introduction to Gita – Nilkanth Bhatt

Acharya Uvacha

- Historicity of Mahabharata – Sadananda ji

- Art of Man Making Series - Work - Acharya Ananta ji

- Series - Analysis of the Mind - Sadananda ji

July 2008 - Volume 18(4)

Events & Library

- Upcoming Events and Links

- Mahasamadhi Camp Poster

- Guruji's Appeal for sponsorship of Vedanta Course

Bala Vihar Articles and Stories

- Poems - Walking – Sonia Jindal

- Poem – Journey – Samir Durvasula

- Congratulations to Bala Vihar Graduates

- Shivanandam Journal – Shanthi Chandran

- Performing Arts Annual day – Prema Nair

Members & Friends

- Frederick Annual day Play – Devi Ramaseshan

- My Thoughts on Gita 7:25 – Kodanate Lakshmanan

- Gurudev As We Knew - Nirmala Limaye

- Series - Brief Introduction to Gita – Nilkanth Bhatt

Study Groups

- Alexandria Study Group – Dr. Manesh Nachnani

Acharya Uvacha

- Art of Man Making Series - Look at the Problem - Acharya Ananta ji

- Series - Analysis of the Mind - Sadananda ji

May 2008 - Volume 18(3)

Events & Library

- Upcoming Events and Links

- Mahasamadhi Camp Poster

- Purohit Course Poster

- E-Vedanta Course - Savitha Balakrishnan and Acharya Ananta ji

- Upanishad Ganga - Anil Kishore

Bala Vihar Articles and Stories

- Poems on Rama - Sundaram Children

- Hanuman Crossword Puzzle, - Mangala Rao

- What God Means to Me - Nikhil Srinivasan

- Poem on Saints -Nikhil Srinivasan

- The King and the Hunters - Kamala Harihara Aiyar

Members & Friends

- “Chinmayam Wonderland” - Vandana Bapna

- Mother's Day Thought - Sitaram Kowtha

- New Year Day - Nirmala Limaye

- Pursuit of Happiness - Shashikala Duraiswami

Acharya Uvacha, Study Groups

- Falls Church Study Group – Ram Chandran

- Frederick Study Group – Sangamesh Konaraddi

- Six Schools of Philosophy - Acharya Ananta ji

- Analysis of the Mind - Sadananda ji

March 2008 - Volume 18(2)

Events & Library

- Calendar

- Flyer – Mahasamadhi Family Camp

Bala Vihar Teachers

- 2008 Bala Vihar Teachers Retreat – Anil Kishore

Bala Vihar Articles and News

- Poem: God – Apurva Nayak

- Martin Luther King Day Youth Seva – Anil Kishore

- Quiz: Solar System – Shyam Harohalli

- Earth Day Poster Preparation – Devi Ramaseshan

Acharya Uvacha, Study Groups

- Why Study Gita - Acharya Anant Ji

- Dulles Study Group – Ramesh Golla

Members & Friends of the Mission

- Poem: Confused - Aziza Meer

- Poem: You See When You Don't See - Aziza Meer

- Poem: Your Name (in Hindi) – Rakesh Khandelwal

- Ahimsa – Songamesh Konaraddi

- Wild Wacky Ride – Nirmala Limaye

January 2008 - Volume 18(1)

Events & Library

- New Year Message – Vilasiniji

- Orlando Camp – Sri Gopalakrishna

- Special Chinmaya Projects – Sri Golapakrishna

- Poster – Chinmaya International Residential School, Vedanta Course

- Flyer – Mahasamadhi Family Camp

Articles by Bala Vihar Students

- Greeting by Sundaram Bala Vihar Class, Silver Spring

- Poem: Life is a Puzzle – Meghana Shankar

- Poem: Rama – Atman Panigrahi

- Poem: I Can Make A Difference -Juhie Vyas

- Poem: I Can Make A Difference By... - Vibha Sastri

- Essay: Bhiksha Redefined - Malini Nambiar

- Essay: - Preservation and Non-Preservation - Asmi Panigrahi

- Essay: Which Road Should We Take - Harsha Neerchal

Members & Friends of the Mission

- Analyisis of the Mind – Sri Sadananda

- Gita Message to Youth – Phalgun Prativadi, M.D.

- Superstition – Kamala Aiyar

- Herndon Study Group – Vikram Prabhu

November 2007 - Volume 17(5)

Events & Library

- Swamiji's Message on 2008 Mahasamadhi Camp

Bala Vihar

- How do other cultures enrich and reinforce your culture – Jitesh Nadimpalli

Members & Friends of the Mission

- Trick or Treat? An Acharya Treat! - Sevaks from Springfield

- Poem: Restlessness and Peace - Chetana Neerchal

- CEO Workshop Report: Premium, Quote, Revenues & Spirituality

- Thought: SELF Control vs Self Control – Vandana Bapna

- Poem: I See Him – Aziza Meer

September 2007 - Volume 17(4)

Events & Library

- Mahasamadhi 2008 – Sri Gopalakrishna

Bala Vihar

- Story: Ganesha and the Mango - Lakshmi Pillai

- Performing Arts Annual Day - Vishnupriya Krishnan

 Members & Friends of the Mission

- Thought: River Ganga, Global Warming and Dharma – Suchitra Balachandran

- Frederick Chapter Seva - Devi Ramaseshan

- Volunteer Appreciation Day - Chetana Neerchal

- Short Story - Lakshman Rekha - Kamala Harihara Aiyar

- Recipe & Spiritual Lesson: Avacado – Nirmala Limaye

- Thought: Insights from a Trip to a Beach – Vandana Bapna

July 2007 - Volume 17(3)

- Poem - Every Sunday Afternoon, by Vibha Sastri

- Art Work: Venkateshwara, by Keshav Kowtha

- Frederick Chapter Seva by Koman Nambiar

- Mind vs. Intellect by Ajay Ravichandran

- 2007 Bala Vihar Graduation by Chetana Neerchal

- A Short Story - Manikandan by Kamala Harihara Aiyar

- Dance – A Spiritual Journey, by Anandi Ramachandran

- Poem – A Tree of Life, by Anjali Kumar

- Bhiksha Recipe by Meera Ravichandran

May 2007 - Volume 17(2)

- Short Story: Cookie Crisis - Siri Neerchal

- Art Work: Ganesha - Keshav Kowtha

- Essay: My Trip to India - Vishnupriya Krishnan

- Fusion Talent Show - Sandhya Devaraj

- Youth Seva - Neha Mehta, Pratik Dixit, V. Sreenivas

- A Short Story - Ganesha - Kamala Harihara Aiyar

- Rejuvenation - Anandi Ramachandran

- Art Work - Sunrise - Anandi Ramachandran

- Forgotten, A Poem - Anjali Kumar

March 2007 - Volume 17(1)

 - Poem: On Chinmaya Smrithi - Pujya Swami Dheeranandaji

 - The Naming of Smrithi - Raju Chidambaram

 - The Naming of Smrithi - Message from Pujya Gurudev

 - Publications/Book Store - Vijay Singh

 - Of Note (DC Area News and Events)

 - Bala Vihar Poem: Painting - Vibha Sastri

 - Bala Vihar Poem: Life - Vijay Iyer

 - Bala Vihar Article: When Faith Calls, God will Come - Sruti Uppuluri

 - Teachar's Corner: A Shivanandam Experience - Nagaraj Neerchal

 - Member Musings: A Meter to Diagnose the Level of Ege - Dr. Ram Chandran

 - Member Musings: Reflections on Vedanta - Benjamin Root

 - Member Musings: Holistic Health and Healing - Mrs. Anandi Ramachandran

 - Member Musings: To Sweeten My Spirit - Aziza Meer

December 2006

Power of Truth - Aziza Meer

Slipping into the Cracks between Thoughts- Aziza Meer

  February 2006

Mahashivaratri - The Great Auspicious Night, Celebrations at Chinmayam by Vandana Bapna (Feb 26, 2006) 

October 2004

Geetha Kumar - by Resmi Kunnath

August 2004

Love is the Solution to All Problems - by Raju Chidambram

June 2004

Happiness vs Bliss - by Vandana Bapna

Siddhabari - Pujya Gurudev's Heavenly Abode - by Anil Kishore Producing More Than We Consume - Lessons in the “Chinmaya Mission Pledge” from the Bharat Sambhavam By Aniket Sidhaye. Dr. J. K. Naidu, - by Priya Venugopal

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