Chinmaya Yuva Kendra
" Ideas have a short shelf life.We must act on them before the expiration date."
THE OTHER WAY
135 CHYKs, 35 Real-Life Stories, 35 Adventures, 35 Articles – One way - THE OTHER WAY!! Learning is not just an intellectual activity, it is a live art. At CHYK, learning is never limited to books. Life is our school and we are the book we study! So, 35 of us, who went through the Youth Empowerement Program, share in this book how we learnt the other way.
Our aim is not just to share, but to invite each reader to step off the conventional walkway and walk The Other Way.
To buy the book please email us at info@chinmayayuvakendra.org
OUR CREATIONS
None of our books are professionally authored. But yes, they are passionately written and compiled. They are not written by maestros, but are sure masterpieces in their own way. If you like reading, you probably don’t want to miss out on our unique collection. If you don’t like reading, then you sure must flip through the pages of one of our books – just so that you know that books are not always boring to read, but often inspiring to live
We welcome you to pick one of Chinmaya Yuva Kendra’s unique publications.
RAM – THE MAN OF TRETA YUGA
Oh no no no! This isn’t about some mythological hero which the Hindus worship as God! This is about a man with substance. Someone who had the stamina, the stability, the starryness to be written about even milleniums after he walked this planet. This is about a real hero, who not only perform unbelieveable stunts, but lived a life of incredible courage and unshakeable conviction in the midst of challenges, which could leave any of us shaken.
This coffee-table book is a limited edition and is a must-have for one and all. Hard-bound, colourfully presented through hand-paintings done by a member of Chinmaya Yuva Kendra, this is a page-by-page journey into practical spirituality for young men and women. And the authors were not all religious oldies, but just inspird youngsters in their teens and twenties! They scanned and read through myriad versions of the stories of Ram, discussed for days and nights and finally created this collectors’ edition book. Each page calls Ram by one of his 108 Names, and explains why Ram deserved to be called what he was called, Ram – The Man of Treta Yuga.
To buy the book please email us at info@chinmayayuvakendra.org
THE DROP BOOKS
DROP – Dependency Regret Obsession Pessimism. Have you ever thought that most of life’s negativities are only about these 4? If we can DROP them, we have probably risen! But how? How can I drop my dependency on my mobile phone, my regret for not having a successful relationship yet, my obsession with facebook or my pessimism about life?
Chinmaya Yuva Kendra members and Students of the Youth Empowerment Program wrote DROP as an attempt to find answers.
DROP is a story of five young adults on a journey to realization. Led by a mysterious yet magnetic Yatri, the five youngsters travel to unique destinations, discovering answers on life’s big questions on death, friendship, love, and many more experiences while learning to drop negative qualities along the way. The novel is complemented by a youth friendly activity book, which enables the reader to introspect and reflect on what has been read.
PACT & FOR THE FAMILY
PACT started as a Family Harmony Workshop, became a Corporate Movement, grew into a Social Initiative and remained forever as a book – The PACT Book! And FOR THE FAMILY is a story which talks about a family, their values, their culture, their philosophy, their life & lifestyle in the Indian context. It is not a book to be read alone. It is a family-enrichment-program in itself.
These 2 books talk about interpersonal relationships, about friends and feelings, about family and traditions, about tension and appreciation, about beliefs and nation, and most importantly, about harmony and transformation.
PACT & FOR THE FAMILY have changed lives of people, families and organisations across India, and in many cases, even abroad. Rather modestly published, these are books which have in them the power to make an immediate difference. Is your family reading them?
To buy the book please email us at
info@chinmayayuvakendra.org
AWAKENING INDIANS TO INDIA
(AVAILABLE IN PAPERBACK AND HARDBOUND)
Compiled by Chinmaya Yuva Kendra, Awakening Indians to India showcases the depth and richness of the Indian Culture. From legendary saints to modern day management techniques based on the Bhagwad Gita, the facts, the concepts, the sportsmen, the women, the scientists, the literature, the dance, the art, the music, the way of life and all things Indian are thoughtfully presented through concise explanations, beautiful illustrations and images that bring us closer to India.
Do you Know India?
Do you know what India is?
Do you know what India has achieved?
Do you know the greatness of India?
Do you know that the past of India is not only benevolent but also relevant to the future...
Awaken to the wonder that is Bharata Punya Bhoomi.
"We beleive that the service of our country is the service of the Lord of Lords" - Swami Chinmayananda
"We owe a lot to the Indians, who taught us how to count, without which no worthwhile scientific discovery could have been made" - Albert Einstein
I am sure that the book will help in creating awareness amongst our youth about our country and heritge and also to ignite their minds.
GEETA FOR YUVA
Wisdom of a Dynamic Man
Compiled by - Swami Mirananda & Yuvaveers
Hey you...do you want to know how to overcome your fears? Would you like to be the perfect leader? Do you care to stand out from the crowd? The Geeta can tell you how. We've dived into the depths of Geeta wisdom and surfaced with 70 precious gems which can be applied in a high-school classroom, in the cricket field, in the corporate world and....well....anywhere else, really! Read, reflect, relive.
AWAKENING INDIANS TO INDIA
(AVAILABLE IN PAPERBACK AND HARDBOUND)
Compiled by Chinmaya Yuva Kendra, Awakening Indians to India showcases the depth and richness of the Indian Culture. From legendary saints to modern day management techniques based on the Bhagwad Gita, the facts, the concepts, the sportsmen, the women, the scientists, the literature, the dance, the art, the music, the way of life and all things Indian are thoughtfully presented through concise explanations, beautiful illustrations and images that bring us closer to India.
Do you Know India?
Do you know what India is?
Do you know what India has achieved?
Do you know the greatness of India?
Do you know that the past of India is not only benevolent but also relevant to the future...
Awaken to the wonder that is Bharata Punya Bhoomi.
"We beleive that the service of our country is the service of the Lord of Lords" - Swami Chinmayananda
"We owe a lot to the Indians, who taught us how to count, without which no worthwhile scientific discovery could have been made" - Albert Einstein
I am sure that the book will help in creating awareness amongst our youth about our country and heritge and also to ignite their minds.
BHAJAGOVINDAM FOR YUVA
Keepin’ It Real: Bhaja Govindam for Yuva
Seeking A Balanced Mind for an Unbalanced World
Compiled by - Swami Mirananda & Yuvaveers
“Because of the simplicity of the vocabulary employed, the melody of the verses, the cadence in the metre chosen and the general atmosphere of the song and thrill in this congregation songs, Bhaja Govindam has become very popular in our country and till recently we could hear these stanzas in almost all the streets, throughout the length and breadth of Bharat. Children lisped it, boys thundered it, intelligent people appreciated it and practitioners (Sadhakas)
Made use of these stanzas and fulfilled their lives.”
- An excerpt from Swami Chinmayanda's commentary on the book Bhaja Govindam
YUVA RHYTHMS (ACD).
Bhajans in Hindi and Sanskrit. Fusion Music
TRENDY BEATS. CLASSY RHYTHMS. POTENT LYRICS.
Put it all together and you get a Kaleidoscopic view of Life.
YUVA RHYTHMS A musical interlude to add Rhythm to your life. Music speaks the Language of the soul; and as such, is capable of expressing that which is beyond expression. In this collection of ten bhajans where old-school meets new-age, the listener is enraptured by the mellifluous rhythms and sonorous vocals. Be it the soul-searching melody of a seeker's queries or the fast-paced tunes on the enchanting Krishna, or the heart-wrenching appeal to one's Guru, Yuva Rhythms is a journey of re-discovery that kindles the spirit and awakens the divine in you. Listen, Explore, Discover.
Set of 10 Tracks Duration approx : 45 mins
HARI OM BHAJANS
In 1988, the Bhajan Group of Chinmaya Yuva Kendra (CHYK) Chennai released the first Hari Om album, containing a selection of bhajans on Guru, Ganesha, Krishna, Rama, Shiva, Devi and more.
Thereafter three more Hari Om bhajan albums were released, the fourth one being a moving collection dedicated unto the Guru, Swami Chinmayananda. This MP3 compilation of all four Hari Om albums is an earnest and energetic offering by the spirited youth wing of Chinmaya Mission, containing a remarkable variety for listeners to enjoy and be inspired by.
Set of 52 Tracks, 3 hrs 32 mins.
YOUTH ALONE CAN - Dynamic Spirituality
"The present is a product of the past - whether you are an individual, community or a nation. Nothing happens by accident. A society does not become weak out of the blue. The present is a product of the past. You and I are in the present and the vital people in the present are the youth. The old can do nothing about the past. Youth alone can. Yours is going to be the future. You have to prepare for the future. Think!" Swami Chinmayananda
Youth Alone Can attempts to provide an understanding of Swami Chinmayananda's splendid vision for the youth of India and the world. Understanding fully well the turmoil and travails of the young and the restless, Swami Chinmayananda provided the perfect platform for inquiry and growth when he established the Chinmaya Yuva Kendra. This book is a tribute to that wise Master who strove tirelessly to harness youth potential through dynamic spirituality.
Read on...get inspired...act.