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.
Venue: 310 E Oak Ave, Tampa 33602
CMBV Classes for Grades PK-12
CMBV Coordinator: Swamini Akhilananda
Inquiries: Email us or call Ramana (561) 664-0578
Dates: Sep-May, classes held weekly on Sundays (see CMBV Calendar of classes, festivals, and events)
Time: CMBV 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. (except Gr 9-12 8:45-10:15 a.m. and Hindi classes 9:45-10:15 a.m.)
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 2024-25
Review below the tentative syllabus for CMBV classes for children by grade and Study Group classes for adults. Based on registrations, class topics may change, or classes may be split or combined. Note: Returning CMBV students move with their same class of peers to the next CMBV Syllabus topic from year to year; while their Class Name may or may not change, they do not move into a "new/next" class each year.
Maruti Class: Grades PK-1
-My Prayers
-Bala RamayanaMaterials given per family if not given in prior years: Bala Ramayana
Materials given per student: Bala Ramayana Workbook, My Prayers+CMBV binder for new students only
Teachers: Devika Nair, Akhil Nayak, Samay Govindaraju
Dhruva Class: Grades 2-4
-My Prayers
-Bala Bhagavatam Part 1: Dashavataras
Students must read/review at their own pace the Ramayana story with their parents during the CMBV year.Materials given per family if not given in prior years: Bala Bhagavatam
Materials given per student: Bala Bhagavatam Workbook 1, Dashavataras Workbook, My Prayers+CMBV binder for new students only
Recommended Purchase: Bala Ramayana $10
Teachers: Akila Iyer, Arjun Manvi, Anushka Nayak
Prahlada Class: Grades 5-6 and prior year Prahlada students
-My Prayers
-India the Sacred Land
-PO Box Mr GODRecommended Purchases: Bala Ramayana $10, Bala Bhagavatam $10
Teachers: Arjun Nair, Santosh Govindaraju
Shabari Class: Grades 7-8 and prior year Shabari students
-My Prayers
-MahabharataMaterials given per student: Mahabharata Workbooks 1-2, My Prayers+CMBV binder for new students only
Recommended Purchases: Bala Ramayana $10, Bala Bhagavatam $10
Teacher: Sangeetha Ravichandran
Narada Class: Grades 9-12 (8:45-10:15 a.m.)
-Gita Chanting
-Bhagavad Gita Part 1Materials given per student: E-book The Holy Geeta, Gita chanting verses
Recommended Purchases: Bala Ramayana $10, Bala Bhagavatam $10, Mahabharata Workbooks $30, 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: Bhaja Govindam Conducted by Swamini Akhilananda Required Books: Bhaja Govindam and Study Guide $12 (place order on CMBV Registration Form OR remit via Zelle to tampa AT chinmayamission DOT org with a detailed note in Memo)
- On Zoom: Bhagavad Gita Ch 5 Conducted by Manoj Sachanandani Required Book: The Holy Geeta by Swami Chinmayananda $30 (place order on CMBV Registration Form OR remit via Zelle to tampa AT chinmayamission DOT org with a detailed note in Memo)
To attend in person, request address from Lavina (941-266-4523).- CMBV Teachers ONLY - on Zoom Wednesdays, 8-9p: Bhagavad Gita Ch 7-9 Conducted by Suresh Kapai Required Book: The Holy Geeta by Swami Chinmayananda $25 (place order on CMBV Registration Form OR remit via Zelle to miami AT chinmayamission DOT org with a detailed note in Memo)
Class Materials to be brought to every class
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.
"Children are not vessels to be filled. They are lamps to be lit."
- His Holiness Swami Chinmayananda
