Swami Chinmayananda Ji
Swami menon in ernakulam ,kerala in noble and aristocratic family.chimyananda was born in 8th may 1916 to parakutti and kuttan menon in ernakulam, kerla in a noble and an aristrocratic family.He was named balkrishnan menon at his childhood . when he was five year old he lost his mother,and after death his father remarried.
His early boyhood days he is very intelligent and also he have a great sence of humor. He studied in a English modern school where he learnt malyalam and Sanskrit.
In every evening balan’s family gathered for bhajan sandhya’s and satsang, but at the same time during puja session he close his eye’s and try to imagine the image of lord shiva in his mind. He would then open His eyes to gaze at the image for minute details and shut His eyes until His mental visualization matched accurately with the picture. In the later years of His life, this game helped Him to call upon the form of the Lord in His mind.
In 1940, Balan joined the Lucknow University to do His graduation in English and Law. He was a member of the literary club, debating club and acted in dramas. He was an active person in the campus. His sensitive nature drew Him to the struggle of Indian Independence. He worked for the country's cause writing and distributing leaflets, organizing public strikes and delivering speeches which introduced Him to the dungeons of the prison cells.
Balakrishna Menon took part in the Quit India Movement in 1942. He was deeply involved in the movement and used to write and distribute phamplets and write speeches.
He completed with His graduation in English and Law and joined 'The National Herald' in Delhi as an active and reputed journalist for loudly voicing His opinion on all aspects of Indian life. His writings displayed His inherent compassion for the poor but He again took part in the life of the privileged class.
The dissatisfaction and despair in the privileged class beneath the superficial comforts and luxury and the prevailing selfish attitude made for the turning point in the life of Balan. He sought to look for profoundity in life intrigued by Hinduism that He left behind in the early days of His life. The secret chanting of the 'Om Nama Shivaya' before going to sleep, the reassuring picture of an grandma who dedicated her life to the chanting of Lord Krishna's name and His early childhood days directed Him towards spirituality. Balan then dedicated Himself to the study of Indian philosophy and Western philosophy, spiritual teachings of great masters of whom He found Swami Shivananda most appealing.
Chimyanand mission was established in india in 1953 by devotees of the world-renowed Vedanta teacher. By his guidance these devotees formed the nucleus of a spiritual renaissance movement that now emcomp Chinmaya Mission® was established in India in 1953 by devotees of the world-renowned Vedanta teacher, His Holiness Swami Chinmayananda. Under his guidance, these devotees formed the nucleus of a spiritual renaissance movement that now encompasses a wide range of spiritual, educational, and charitable activities, ennobling the lives of thousands in India and outside its borders. Administered by Central Chinmaya Mission® Trust in Mumbai, India, the Mission is now headed by His Holiness Swami Tejomayananda.
