Yuva Kendra

When the younger generation comes to feel inspired by a programme of revival, it gathers momentum and floods the hearts of that generation with a new spirit of courage and goodwill.

Swami Chinmayananda

About Chinmaya Yuva Kendra

Chinmaya Yuva Kendra (CHYK) is the global youth wing of Chinmaya Mission, aiming to empower youth with a holistic vision and values to fulfil their potential and achieve success in all aspects of life. For half a century, Chinmaya Yuva Kendra has been organising and delivering a diverse array of social and spiritual programmes across the globe for youth between 14-28 years of age.

CHYK Vision

Harnessing Youth Potential through Dynamic Spirituality.

CHYK Mission

To empower youth with the vision, values and dynamism for success in all fields.
Swami Chinmayananda founded the Chinmaya Yuva Kendra in May 1975, with the vision of helping youth realise their latent and infinite inner potential. He insisted on knowledge through application, calling it ‘Spirituality in Action’ or ‘Dynamic Spirituality’.

Realising their potential

Capturing the positive energy and hope of youth

Vedanta for Youth

CHYK began in 1975 as an offshoot of a week-long camp by Chinmaya Mission Bangalore during a Geeta Gnana Yagna, uniting 60 youth (17-25 years) eager to explore Vedanta under Swami Chinmayananda’s guidance. CHYK fosters spiritual growth, blending Vedantic teachings with practical life applications.

CHYK Study Classes

Sharpening the Intellect

Discover through Discussion ‘Keep studying. Keep enquiring. Keep asking questions.’ was Swami Chinmayananda’s advice to the youth. The Yuva Kendra conducts classes where a healthy exchange of ideas takes place. Just as systematic regular exercise tones the body, CHYK classes are mind-gyms where the intellect is exercised and sharpened. They are weekly discussion forums for like-minded youth to gain an understanding of life and its principles.

CHYK Curriculum

CHYK classes are based on a well-designed syllabus, keeping youth psychology in mind. This syllabus was originally created by Swami Chinmayananda, and later modified and implemented more widely by Swami Tejomayananda.
The aim is not just to increase awareness among the youth, but to guide them to arrive at the right convictions through rational thinking so that they live life with a higher vision and purpose.
Core Chinmaya Mission books for study include:
• We Must
• Manual of Self Unfoldment
• Kindle Life
• Bhaja Govindam
• Hindu Culture
• Sadhana Panchakam
• Tips for Happy Living
• Victorious Youth
• Right Thinking
• Secret of Action
• Ponder Awhile
• Towards Greater Success

Regular CHYK Activities

Weekend Sessions - CHYK regularly holds inspirational weekend-sessions on unlocking the secrets for better living and demystifying Indian culture. One-day workshops, seminars, symposia, debates, and competitions facilitate creative and out-of-the-box thinking and growth at all layers of the personality - physical, mental, intellectual, and spiritual.
Special Events - CHYK has been instrumental in organizing a number of special events. One spectacular event was the National Gita Quiz conducted throughout India for tens of thousands of participants. Another event was ‘Awakening Indians to India’ - a highly successful television quiz show with a participation of 280,000 students.

Yatras - CHYK has organised yatras to Gaumukh, Leh-Ladakh, Kailash-Mansarovar, Amarnath, Andaman and Nicobar Islands and many more locations to discover the immeasurable wonders of the land of Bharat. These journeys are undertaken not just to explore India as casual tourists but as spiritual travellers seeking answers, meaning and new experiences.
Field Trips - CHYK field trips are arduous adventures that demand physical and mental toughness. They promote a single-pointed mind, stimulating teamwork, determination

Publications

Chinmaya Udghosh

Chinmaya Udghosh is the international monthly magazine of the Chinmaya Yuva Kendra. It is an enunciation of CHYK’s vision and beliefs. The magazine draws from a pool of young writers from all over the world with versatile academic backgrounds. It is a platform for sharing experiences and learning rather than mere opinions.
With 12,000 subscriptions and growing, Chinmaya Udghosh has been gaining ground and its popularity amongst youth is on the rise. The magazine has evolved over the years in style and content. It carries CHYK news and events, thought-provoking articles and interviews, inspiring anecdotes, quotes, and Q&A on spirituality, universality, philosophy, ethics and leadership.
Chinmaya Udghosh has published a series of unique, colourful, inspiring, thought-provoking and very readable books.
The list, all highly successful, includes:
• The Drop Books,
• Ram – The Man of Treta Yuga,
• Gita for Yuva,
• Awakening Indians to India
• The other Way

Harnessing Idealism & Energy

Social Service Projects

Seva above self Dynamic spirituality is best exemplified through the various social service projects CHYKs have served and raised funds for over the years.
CHYKs regularly undertake teaching children and teenagers in slums, organizing and serving at remote clinics, planning and managing mobile medical services, and conducting blood drives for various blood banks and hospitals. At the Anant Free Medical Centre in Tamaraipakkam in Chennai, thousands of villagers are treated in weekly medical camps.
Youth from India and abroad also take time off and serve for a few months at the various branches of CORD – Chinmaya Organisation for Rural Development. "Selfless love, service and standing up for a higher cause have been instilled in me through CHYK." – Akanksha Sinha, Noida
For opportunities to serve you may mail us at info@chinmayayuvakendra.org

Theatre and Plays

Modern productions with an ancient message Theatre is one of the most dynamic and most popularexpressions of CHYK learning. Indian culture is celebrated with zeal and enthusiasm and with the right understanding of the customs and rituals. Be it music, dance, drama, or finance, marketing and event management, CHYK serves as a motivating resource for youth to develop their talents in service of something greater than themselves.

Inspired by the vision of Swami Chinmayananda, CHYK’s first play, Kamban Ramayana, was a big-budget performance involving celebrities including the renowned playback singer S. Balasubramanium. Audiences adored it and it was a spectacular hit.

Since then, Chinmaya Yuva Kendra has produced more than 15 successful plays. With over 300 shows across the world, these performances help people showcase the messages of the Masters, in innovative ways.

To find out about classes and activities near you, contact your nearest Chinmaya Mission Centre or contact us at ccmt@chinmayamission.com

Central Chinmaya Mission Trust

Saki Vihar Road, Powai, Mumbai - 400 072.

Tel : +91-22-2803 4900

E-mail : ccmt@chinmayamission.com