C M B V S Y L L A B U S
Chinmaya Bala Vihar (CMBV) spiritual classes for kids and youth, and the Chinmaya Study Group spiritual class for adults, are held simultaneously.
Dates: Sep-May, Weekly classes on Sundays, festivals, events: See CMBV Calendar
Venue: Reliance, 13940 N Dale Mabry Hwy, Carrollwood 33618
CMBV Classes for Grades VPK-12
CMBV Coordinator: Swamini Akhilananda
Inquiries: Ramana Natarajan (561) 664-0578
Sundays, 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. (Gr 11-12 8:45-10:15a)
Exclusive Chinmaya Bala Vihar teaching manuals with creative lesson plans; view curriculum
Chinmaya Study Group for Adults
Sep-May: Sundays, 11:00 a.m.-12 p.m. (10:30-11 a.m. prayer assembly is optional); classes follow CMBV Calendar
Chinmaya Study Group classes are free and open to all. Scroll and see below the in-person and online class options.
E-Bala Vihar
Chinmaya Mission West (national body) offers online Zoom classes only for families living 60+ miles away from the local center: Click here to register.
CM Kids Website
Check out CMBV stories, games, and more: Enjoy Chinmaya Kids.
Additional Info
Volunteers to teach or help administratively are welcome. Email us or sign up on the CMBV Registration Form.
Additional locations can be offered based on interest. Email us your location, numbers, grade ranges, and cell phone number; if we are able to offer classes there, we will contact you.
Class Syllabus for 2023-24
Review below the tentative syllabus for CMBV classes for kids and Study Group classes for adults. Based on registration, CMBV topics may change and classes may be split or combined as needed in a given year.
Maruti Class: Grades VPK-KG
-My Prayers
-ABC of Vedanta
-Forms of God
Materials given per student: ABC of Vedanta Workbook, Forms of God Workbook, My Prayers+CMBV binder for new students onlyTeachers: Devika Nair, Anant Ajvalia
Dhruva Class: Grades 1-2
-My Prayers
-Hanumanji
-Hanuman Chalisa
Students must read or review the Ramayana story with their parents within the first 2 months of starting this class.Materials given per family if not given in prior years: Hanuman Chalisa book
Materials given per student: Hanumanji Workbook, My Prayers+CMBV binder for new students only
Recommended Purchases: Bala Ramayana $10
Teachers: Akila Iyer, Arjun Nair
Prahlada Class: Grades 3-4
-My Prayers
-Symbolism in Hinduism
-Key to SuccessMaterials given per student: Symbolism Workbook, Key to Success Verses, My Prayers+CMBV binder for new students only
Recommended Purchases: Bala Ramayana $10, Bala Bhagavatam $10, In Hindu culture why do we... $8
Teacher: Sangeeta Ravichandran
Shabari Class: Grades 5-7
-My Prayers
-PO Box Mr GOD
-India the Sacred LandMaterials given per family if not given in prior years: Awakening Indians to India
Materials given per student: PO Box Verses, My Prayers+CMBV binder for new students only
Recommended Purchases: Bala Ramayana $10, Bala Bhagavatam $10, In Hindu culture why do we... $8
Teacher: Santosh Govindaraju
Narada Class: Grades 8-10
-My Prayers
-Hindu CultureMaterials given per family if not given in prior years: Hindu Culture
Materials given per student: My Prayers+CMBV binder for new students only
Recommended Purchases: Bala Ramayana $10, Bala Bhagavatam $10, Mahabharata Workbooks 1-2 $30, In Hindu culture why do we... $8
Teacher: Jagruti Ajvalia
Jr CHYK Class on Sundays, 8:45-10:15 a.m.: Grades 11-12
Main Text class Available in person or on Zoom; Pre-requisite: Completion of Bhagavad Gita study
-Gita Chanting
-Self-unfoldmentMaterials given per student: Self-unfoldment, Gita verses
Recommended Purchases: My Prayers $20, Bala Ramayana $10, Bala Bhagavatam $10, Hindu Culture $10
Teacher: Jagruti Ajvalia
Weekly Vedanta Study Groups for Adults held Sundays 11am-12pm (choose one class; both are free and open to all)
- In person at CMBV venue: Introduction to Vedanta Conducted by Swamini Akhilananda Required Book: Self-unfoldment by Swami Chinmayananda $17 (submit order on CMBV Registration Form OR submit payment via Zelle to tampa AT chinmayamission DOT org with a detailed note in Memo)
- On Zoom and In-person at Lakewood Ranch in Bradenton: Bhagavad Gita Ch 3 Conducted by Manoj Sachanandani Required Book: The Holy Geeta by Swami Chinmayananda $25 (submit order on CMBV Registration Form OR submit payment via Zelle to tampa AT chinmayamission DOT org with a detailed note in Memo)
To attend in person, call Lavina 941-266-4523 for the address.
Class Materials to be brought to every class
Bookbag, My Prayers, all CMBV Workbooks per topic of study, Binder with 20 lined papers and 2 pens/2 pencilsDress Code
Modest and comfortable clothing
To Register:
1) Complete and submit the online CMBV Registration Form and your payment as instructed on the Form.
2) Important and Required: Read and adhere to CMBV Guidelines.
For specific questions, e-mail us. Check out and enjoy Chinmaya Kids. Hari Om.
