Chinmaya Mission Houston - Announcement for Jan 16, 2022

Bala Vihar Online Classes

  • Grades Pre-K to 12                                                 9:50 AM to 11:15 AM
  • Language, Bhajana, Slokathon & Adult Chanting    11:20 AM to 12:30 PM
Please make sure students join their Zoom class using their first and last name as this is verified against the class roster while admitting them to class.
 
For Pre-K class, we require one parent to attend Bala Vihar with the child to help with Zoom.
 
Please note that only children who had previously enrolled in extra classes last year will be able to attend extra classes this year. No new children will be enrolled in any extra classes this year.
 
For members who have registered before Sept. 12, note that detailed instructions and zoom links for attending classes have been sent to parents on September 10. Use the same link every Sunday.
 
For newly registered members, you’ll get a onetime link in the confirmation email. Make sure you save and use it every Sunday.
CMH Bala Vihar, Language, Bhajana & Slokathon Student Resources
Please click here for the resources required for each class.
 
If your children are downloading the material themselves, please make sure you share the appropriate link(s) with them.
 
Parents / Students are expected to review the weekly folder on the Friday prior to the Sunday class. Download / Print as needed.

CMH ONLINE ADULT SATSANGA – 9:50 AM to 11:15 AM

Please login 5 minutes early and be seated comfortably.
  
Please follow instructions below for the adult satsanga.
 
1) Click on the following link:
 
2) If prompted for meeting id, please enter 352-816-706.
 
3) When prompted for password, please enter: 931520.
 
4) Please provide your name and email id on the registration screen.
 
If you have trouble logging on, please email CMHIT@chinmayahouston.org.
 
The satsanga will be in webinar format. For the satsanga to be successful, we need everyone’s cooperation. Please read and follow the Zoom session etiquette given below.
  1. Please have only one device (computer, iPad, smart phone etc.) per household for the session.
  2. Everyone should be punctual; they should join five minutes before the start time and attend until the class ends. 
  3. Satsanga is a place of learning and worship, so please dress appropriately as you do for regular CMH class.
  4. Sit in a clean, proper place (study or prayer room if possible) with minimum disturbances or distractions. 
  5. Likewise, NO eating during class! Finish breakfast/snack before you join the class. 
  6. Be active and refrain from multitasking while you are in the class. Do NOT walk around or engage in other side activities while you are in class.
  7. Treat these sessions with respect just like the regular onsite classes.

Upadesh Saram Zoom Pravacan – invitation for members to be panelists

Starting Sunday, Jan. 16  Pujya Gaurang Uncle will take Bhagavan Ramana Maharshi’s book Upadesa Saram. Upadesh Saram meaning the ‘Essential Teaching’ is one of the most popular texts of Vedanta. Bhagwan Ramana Maharshi has beautifully explained the different paths to a common goal from his own Realization of the Supreme. And all this will be made simpler for us to understand by our own pujya acarya Gaurang uncle.
 
In this Zoom Webinar style pravacan, pujya Gaurang Uncle would like for some of us to be the panelists so he can see them on small windows on his screen. And he really wants these people to be young adults, including those who are born and raised here. If you want to be one of those privileged and focused audience, please write an email to info@chinmayahouston.org or simply reply to the weekly e-announcements giving your name, and we will contact you.

Upadesa Saram Books will be available for purchase

Book: Upadesa Saram
Purchase and Pickup Venue:  Chinmaya Prabha, near Sivalaya parking lot
Date:  January 15, 2022, Saturday 3:00  PM to 5:00 PM 
      January 22, 2022, Saturday 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Cost: $4
 
For any questions or concerns, please email cmhbookstore@chinmayahouston.org.  

Bhagavad Gita in Gujarati – Every Thursday, 9 – 10:15 PM Indian Standard Time (IST) / 9:30 – 10:45 AM CST

Acarya Gaurang Nanavaty conducts online Bhagavad Gita pravacanas in Gujarati every Thursday from 9:00 to 10:15 PM IST (9:30am to 10:45am CST). Note that pravacana time is fixed based on Indian Standard Time regardless of the time change in USA.
 
Below is the Zoom meeting information for these classes which you can share with interested friends and family.
 
 
Meeting Id: 98697200845
 
Password: 8v3nLF.
 
For any inquiries, please email to gujaratigita@chinmayahouston.org

Online Study Group on Vivekachoodamani – ongoing      

Shri Kailash Dangayach, our old-time member has been leading this study group, the details of which are below:
 
Text:              Talks on Sankara’s Vivekachoodamani by Swami Chinmayananda
When:            Every Saturday, 9:45 AM – 11:15 AM
Where:          Online via zoom – link will be shared with interested members
To Register:  Please call or text Sri Kailashji at 832 353 6620 or email kailash.dangayach@gmail.com
 
Textbooks can be ordered through the CMH bookstore; the details of which will be shared in the coming weeks.

DIWALI 2021 Gift Pickup

Since we are not meeting in-person on CMH premise in January, we have scheduled two more dates for curbside pickup of Diwali gift for members who have pledged but were unable to pick up their Diwali Gift.
 
Please drive by the Saraswati Nilayam entrance and pick up your gift in the porch. Volunteers will be standing by.
 
Saturday Jan 22nd ……10:30am to 12:30pm
Saturday Jan 29th ……10:30am to 12:30pm
 
Also note that you can pick up the gift for your CMH member friends if they request you to do so. We will be happy to hand over the gift after checking the pledge status.

Upanisad Daily App

Upanisad Daily was released on Thursday, October 28. Please download the app on App Store or Google Play, and enjoy Pujya Gurudev’s messages from Upanisads everyday!

CMH Bookstore link to purchase CM books

We thank all the members who have purchased and collected their books. Members who could not collect the books, are requested to send an email to cmhbookstore@chinmayahouston.org to arrange your pickup.
 
New registered members, who could not purchase the books, can use the following link to purchase the books with a shipping option. 

Making a difference by shopping at smile.amazon.com

Chinmaya Mission has received nearly $7,500 from Amazon, as a .5% contribution of CMH member purchases from Amazon, using the link below. We encourage you all to participate in this endeavour to bring additional revenue to CMH, just by being mindful in using the right link.
 
When you shop at smile.amazon.com, you’ll find the exact same low prices, vast selection and convenient shopping experience as amazon.com, with the added bonus that Amazon will donate .5% of your purchase price to CMH.
 
Please click here for this link  http://smile.amazon.com/ch/76-0287512
 
AmazonSmile is also available in the Amazon Shopping app on iPhone and Android phones. See how to activate here.

Online Yoga classes for CMH Members

The schedule is as under:
 
DayTimeInstructorComments
Monday6:00 AM – 7:00 AMSneha ThakarFor CMH members only
Tuesday6:00 AM – 7:00 AMPadmaja ReddyFor CMH members only
Wednesday6:00 AM – 7:00 AMSneha ThakarFor CMH members only
Thursday6:00 AM – 7:00 AMSneha ThakarFor CMH members only
Friday6:30 AM – 7:30 AMDaksha ShahFor CMH members only
Saturday6:30 AM – 7:30 AMPadmaja ReddyFor CMH members only
Sunday  Class Cancelled
Please follow the instructions below for the yoga session:
 
  1. Click on the following link: https://zoom.us/j/480593874?pwd=NUZDTTB3azUzOFRoRGRVczZWc280QT09
  2. If prompted for meeting id, please enter 480-593-874
  3. If prompted for password, please enter 013167
Note:  The link is for your family. Please do not forward it.
Yoga provides great benefits, but only you know your own body and limits. Like any exercise, please consult your health care professional with any questions or concerns before starting any exercise program.

Sri Saumyakasi Sivalaya

Sivalaya is open to public with Covid-19 related health safety restrictions. Regular scheduled Sevas will continue to be performed in the temple and also will be made available through zoom webinar. Please check your email for the webinar details or call Sivalaya.
 
Temple Timings
 
Monday to Friday
Morning: 9:00 AM – Noon
Evening: 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM
 
Saturday and Sunday
Morning: 8:30 AM – 2:00 PM
Evening: 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
 
Sevas available through Zoom:
Every Monday Rudrabhisekam – 6:00 PM
Every Pradosa day Rudrabhisekam – 6:00 PM
Every Caturthi day Ganesa Puja – 6:00 PM
Every Purnima day Sri Satyanarayana Puja – 5:30 PM
 
You can sponsor any scheduled Puja by calling the priest or online (www.saumyakasi.org) at least 30 mins before the start of the Puja.
 
Please call Sivalaya to schedule any special Sevas conducted for you in the temple or your home.  You can also request for any Seva through zoom.
 
Annual Sponsorship of Pujas at Saumyakasi Sivalaya
To seek the Lord’s grace throughout the year and/or on special occasions like Birthdays and Anniversaries, and to have the priest perform Arcana and Arati on your behalf in the temple, please fill out the annual sponsorship form.