Every Monday Evening

7.30pm to 9.00pm

October 6, 13, 20, 27 Chinmaya Shivalaya

Saturday October 4

4:00 pm - 6:00 pm at Chinmaya Shivalaya

Join us in singing and chanting the praises of Hanumanji
followed by prasad This satsang is sponsored by the Venkat Family.

Hanuman Chalisa is a very well known prayerful glorification of
Sri Hanumanji. It is called Chalisa because it has forty verses in Chaupai form. This stuti has been written by Goswami Tulsidas of Sri Ramcharitmanasa fame. Invoking the grace of Hanumanji paves the way for being blessed by strength, loving and inspired service, fearlessness, devotion, and finally the darshan of God and the blessing of Self-Knowledge. 

SHIVALAYA  DIWALI PROGRAM

Pooja, Kirtan, Satsang, Prasad

Sunday October 19

4.30pm – 6.30pm

Chinmaya Shivalaya Ashram

Program: Pooja, Kirtan, Satsang, Prasad

Diwali or Deepavali brings to our minds images of rows and rows of colorful glittering lights that carry with them strong and powerful messages of joy, love, hope, and strength.

Like most festivals in Hindu Culture, Diwali celebrates the victory of good over evil. It is the day when Lord Rama defeated Ravana and Lord Krishna defeated Naraka Asura. Their return home is celebrated lavishly with a multitude of festivities that open our hearts to the excitement of happy moments and even more to the Divine presence within.
When our mind turns towards the Infinite Self, the sense of limitation, our selfishness ends. To celebrate the light of Supreme knowledge, Lamps of Joy are lit. At night we invite Mother Lakshmi and invoke Her grace by asking Her for abundance for the coming year and to shower Her blessings upon us all:

            Give us the intelligence to use our wealth in the right manner.

            Fill our hearts with Love and eagerness to share with our fellow beings.

Wishing you and your family a Peaceful & Prosperous, Fun-filled & Fulfilled, devoted Diwali.

Please join us in welcoming the Lord of our hearts. Let us celebrate together with kirtan, satsang, and prasad.

In the service of the Lord,

Swamini Shivapriyananda  

Saturday October 25

9.00 am – 12 Noon

At Chinmaya Shivalaya Ashram

Silence – Part II

will focus on the practice of silence and expressions and its profound benefits in our daily lives.

In the hushed silence of your heart listen to HIS voice whispering within.

Inspired by Pujya Swami Chinmayananda, Swamini Shivapriyananda completed the brahmachari course in Bombay in 1986 and was posted as Acharya of Chinmaya Mission Toronto.  She received sannyasa initiation (diksha) from Pujya Swami Tejomayananda on Shivaratri in 2003.  Swaminiji teaches adults and youth through lectures, seminars and workshops.  Also, she conducts stress management courses as well as relaxation training.

ABHISEK LAHIRI

An Evening of Exquisite Classical Music with a Sarod Maestro

Friday October 31 7.30 pm – 9.30 pm

Chinmaya Shivalaya Ashram

Seating is limited.  Pre-registration is required.

Send your email registration to Neena Dev at ndev15@hotmail.com

 Chinmaya Mission Toronto invites you to a return engagement for an enchanting evening of classical music with a world renowned Sarod Player — Abhisek Lahiri, and a top graded tabla player Parimal Chakrabarty from Kolkata. Abhisek performed last year to a packed audience at the ashram, and it was very well received.

Abhisek Lahiri, only 24 years old, has risen to prominence as a Sarod Player of India today. Abhisek has won the hearts of discerning audience worldwide with maturity, depth and perfection. He was initiated in Sarod and trained under the tutelage of his illustrious father and guru, Pt Alok Lahiri. Abhisek is a recipient of many awards worldwide — Anun Rund Lej Memorial award from the Norwegian Government; President of of India award in Sarod Recital; and Telegraph School Award for outstanding talent and several scholarships. Abhisek is a regular artist of All India Radio and Doordarshan.

Pre-registration is required — seating will be limited to the first 70 registrations. Please respect providing someone else the opportunity if you cannot make it.

Send your email for registration to Neena Dev at ndev15@hotmail.com with details of your contact info and number of people in your party. Donations will be accepted. Space is limited and will be on a first come first serve basis.

In his own words, he “is looking forward to perform again at the feet of Lord Shiva.” If you are a lover of music and would like to experience something unique, you will not want to miss this opportunity.

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT

  Chinmaya Family Diwali Dinner & Celebrations

Saturday November 9  - Start at 5pm Sharp

Payal Banquet Hall, 3410 Semenyk Court , Mississauga L5C 4P8
(905 281 8800)

Our Bal Vihar children are preparing several exciting presentations for our entertainment.   Let us come together and celebrate this joyous time of the year!

• Invocation

• Let's hear from our children, why do we celebrate Diwali

• Special Dances by Bal Vihar Children

• Puja Thali design competition

• Interactive program for all - surprise games and competition for adults and children and of course prices as well

• Music and dance

• Grand Dinner and fun

• Prizes and Surprises !!

Mark your calendars now! Book this date to celebrate this auspicious and joyous festival with our Chinmaya Family!

Tickets:            Adults (13 years and over)                 $35

                        Children (6 years to 12 years)            $15

                        Infants (5 years and under)                 Free

Tickets available from:

Vinod Gandhi -  vgandhi@on.aibn.com
Anjali Wadera- (905) 284-9900
Babita Ohm - (905) 477-4990
Mahesh Nileshwar- (416) 299-9885 - mnileshw@hotmail.com
Ashram - (905) 417-2377

“We come together as one family bound to each other with love and respect”.

~   Swami Chinmayananda

COMPOSITIONS BY PUJYA GURUJI, SWAMI TEJOMAYANANDA

Now available on line…

1.      Prarthana Gitam

2.      Ganapati Aarati

They are available in PDF as well as in MP3 Format . The devotees may read the lyric and also hear the songs sung by Pujya Guruji. Please keep a look out for such uploads.

MANANAM PUBLICATION :   VALUES IN THE WORKPLACE

New Issue Now Available!  Order your copy now.

At home you were always taught to tell the truth. Now, your boss wants you to conceal facts or stretch the truth. What should you do? Lie? Get angry? Or stand up for the truth and possibly lose your job? In the workplace we often have to make decisions that conflict with our core values. Making the right decision is not always pleasant, nor easy. But what is the right choice? What factors govern our decisions so that the outcome will result in lasting happiness and is beneficial to every one? Living according to universal values, such as honesty and integrity, at home and at the workplace is the topic of this book.

Send your subscription requests to: publications@chinmayamission.org

Attn:  Swami Siddhananda  Tel:  1.888.CMWREAD or 215-396-0390.