CM Tampa: CMBV Syllabus

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 Administrator: 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.)

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Language Classes: Spoken Hindi

Sundays, 9:45-10:15 a.m.

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 2025-26

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.

- Returning CMBV students move with their same class of peers to the next CMBV Syllabus topic from year to year; their Class Name may or may not change.

- All workbooks are for the student's CMBV binder.

Maruti Class: Grades PK-KG

   -My Prayers
   -ABC of Vedanta

Materials given per student: ABC of Vedanta Workbook, My Prayers+CMBV binder for new students only

Teachers: Vibha Rajan, Anushka Nayak

Dhruva Class: Grades 1-2

   -Garden of Life
   -Saints of India

Materials given per student: Saints of India Workbook, My Prayers+CMBV binder for new students only

Teachers: Akila Iyer, Akhil Nayak

Prahlada Class: Grades 3-5

   -My Prayers
   -Bala Bhagavatam Part 2: Krishna Lila & 24 Preceptors

Materials given per family if not given in prior years: Bala Bhagavatam

Materials given per student: Bala Bhagavatam Workbook 2, My Prayers+CMBV binder for new students only

Recommended Purchase: Bala Ramayana $10

Teachers: Jagruti Ajvalia, Savin Govindaraju

Shabari Class: Grades 6-7 and prior year Prahlada students

     -My Prayers
   -I Love You Letters
   -Bon Voyage
   -Secret of Action
   -Game of Life

Materials given per student: I Love You Letters, Secret of Action, Game of Life Workbook

Recommended Purchases: Bala Ramayana $10, Bala Bhagavatam $10

Teachers: Smitha Pabbathi, Arjun Manvi

Narada Class: Grades 8-9 and prior year Shabari students

   -My Prayers
   -Mahabharata Characters

Materials given per student: Mahabharata Characters Workbook, My Prayers+CMBV binder for new students only

Recommended Purchases: Bala Ramayana $10, Bala Bhagavatam $10

Teacher: Rohit Srivastava

JCHYK Class: Grades 10-12 (8:45-10:15 a.m.)

   -Gita Chanting
   -Bhagavad Gita Part 2

Materials 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)

    -    Sundays in person at CMBV venue: Tattva Bodha       Conducted by Swamini Akhilananda      Required Book: Tattva Bodha $8 (place order on CMBV Registration Form OR remit via Zelle to tampa AT chinmayamission DOT org with a detailed note in Memo)

    -    Sundays on Zoom, 11 a.m.-12 p.m.: Bhagavad Gita Ch 6      Conducted by Manoj Sachanandani    Required Book: The Holy Geeta by Swami Chinmayananda $30 (place order on CMBV Registration Form OR remit via Zelle to miami AT chinmayamission DOT org with a detailed note in Memo; email Manoj for login)

    -    CMBV Teachers ONLY - on Zoom Wednesdays, 8-9p: Ishavasya Upanishad     Conducted by Suresh Kapai    Required Book: Ishavasya Upanishad commentary by Swami Chinmayananda $8 (place order on CMBV Registration Form OR remit via Zelle to miami AT chinmayamission DOT org with a detailed note in Memo; email Suresh for login)

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 pencils

Dress 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