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Vidyakshetra Student Reflections, Part - II
In Part 2 of our Vidyakshetra series, flip through another student reflection on their immersive field experience trip to Odisha. Filled with temples, craftsmanship, and the essence of Bhārata - from the perspective of young and eager minds.



Chinmaya Mission’s 19th Vedanta Course, Part Two - a Day in the Life of a Student
A day in the life at Chinmaya Vedanta Course: A journey of disciplined study, spiritual growth, and service in pursuit of Advaita Vedānta knowledge and personal development, embodying the vision of Pūjya Swami Chinmayananda.

Chinmaya Mission’s 19th Vedanta Course, Part One - an Overview
Chinmaya Mission’s 19th Vedanta Course commences on Makara Sankranti, 15 January 2024. The two-year residential course provides an ideal opportunity for all those who want to learn, live, and practice Vedāntā.


Pañcamukha Śiva
The pancākṣara of Bhagavān Śiva is a mahāmantra composed of five letters: Na-Ma-Śi-Vā-Ya. These five letters denote the five actions or pañca-kṛtyam of the Bhagvān Śiva: Sṛṣṭi (creation), Sthiti (preservation), Saṃhāra (destruction), Tirodhāna (veiling), Anugraha (blessing). These five aspects are captured beautifully in Pañcamukha Śiva, the five-fold faces of Bhagavān Śiva.