Everybody exists. It is only the few who live. To live, you should have an ideal.
Swami Swaroopananda
Chinmaya International Foundation
A bridge where old meets new and west meets east
Preserving Vedic Knowledge
Chinmaya International Foundation (CIF), Academy of Sanskrit Research and Indology, is the research wing of Chinmaya Mission Worldwide.
It was part of Swami Chinmayananda’s dream for a Hindu renaissance, that the Chinmaya Mission establish a centre dedicated to Sanskrit Research and Indic Studies. He envisaged CIF to be a bridge between the East and the West, the Past and Present, Science and Spirituality, and the Pundit and Public.
He often spoke about the need for preserving the traditional knowledge of India and making Indian knowledge systems available to all.
Adi Shankara Nilayam
A timeless spiritual treasure
Adi Shankara Nilayam is famous as the maternal home and reputed birthplace of Shri Adi Shankara. What place could be a better torchbearer for Sanskrit Research and Indic Studies.
Under the guidance of Swami Chinmayananda, the historic property was acquired by Chinmaya Mission with the blessing of the living descendants of Shri Adi Shankara.
The property, in existence from at least the early 8th century, exudes the grandeur of the era to which it belongs and the unique beauty of ancient Kerala stonework and architecture.
The temple complex from the era of Sri Sankara (where he likely worshipped with his mother, the noble Aryamba), is built in the inimitable Kerala style and is home to numerous idols and shrines of immense antiquity.
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Chinmaya International Foundation Shoda Sansthan
Centre for sanskrit research
Affiliated to the Central Sanskrit University, CIF Shodha Sansthan was established on 21 February 2008.. Since then, it has been serving as a nucleus for the study of Sanskrit, philosophy, principles and values, and the cultural heritage of India.
The vision and mission of CIF Shoda Sansthan is the preservation of Indian heritage, tradition and culture throughThe remarkable work of the CIF Shoda Sansthan has resulted in safe acquisition and storage of about 2000 Manuscripts (Non Printed Materials) and 24000 Printed Volumes of Books.
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Comprehensive Educational Offerings
Chinmaya International Foundation (CIF) offers an extensive program of courses, webinars, home study courses, podcasts, workshops, and seminars. The diverse course topics include: Vedanta: 7 courses Vedic Maths Sanskrit: 3 levels Puja: 2 levels Bhagavad Gita Prakarana texts CIF also features an extensive bookshop with a wide range of texts, commentaries, pendrives, and magazines. This comprehensive offering makes CIF a unique educational resource.
In 1991 Swami Chinmayananda spoke about starting a Sanskrit University soon after the establishment of Chinmaya International Foundation Chinmaya Vishwavidyapeeth, was established in the year 2016, the birth centenary year of Swami Chinmayananda, its first campus located within Chinmaya International Foundation. Founded on the principles of Purity, Spirituality, Practicality and Innovation, the core mission of the university is to blend the ancient and time-tested wisdom of India with present day knowledge fields. The organization offers common streams of courses with unique electives and supplementary subjects, blending current curriculum with Indian Knowledge systems In June 2019 the University acquired 40 acres of land close to the present campus and is in the process of constructing a new state of the art, vibrant campus that will support its growth for the next 20 years.
Central Chinmaya Mission Trust
Saki Vihar Road, Powai, Mumbai - 400 072.
Tel : +91-22-2803 4900
E-mail : ccmt@chinmayamission.com
