Vidyalaya Management Committee
Pujya Gurudev Swami Chinmayananda on Education:
“Don’t just invest on the child, also invest in the child”
‘Investment on ‘ gives outer prosperity.
‘Investment in’ ensures inner unfoldment and lasting prosperity.
True education is ‘investment on’ complemented with ‘investment in’ the child.
Genesis:
The Chinmaya Education movement is one of the most important contributions of Chinmaya Mission to society. It encompasses 88 Vidyalayas, 8 Colleges, a Harihar School and an International Residential School. These institutions are governed by the CCMT Education Cell and are built on the foundation of Chinmaya Vision Programme.Why should a Sanyasi start an education movement? Pujya Gurudev Swami Chinmayananda was a visionary. He knew that children are the cream of our generation and are the rulers and makers of tomorrow. Upon them, depends the future of our nation. He said, “I am sure that the Chinmaya Education Movement will serve as a spiritual workshop to mould and march-out the new generation of men and women, who will grow to have great moral stature and ethical beauty.”
This strong foundation for the future of India had its humble beginnings at Kollengode, Kerala, way back in 1967 with a nursery school. Since then many lamps have been lit, and many hearts have been kindled….
In about 50 years, over a million students have graduated from the Chinmaya Education Institutions. Presently, more than one lakh students are studying in them.
They are guided by a dedicated team of over 6,000 faculties and are ably supported by about 1200 administrative staff. Every year, more than 15,000 children join the institutions and about the same number pass out as young men and women of high character and integrity. This vast network of the Chinmaya Educational Movement thus, significantly nourishes the global Chinmaya Family and the society at large.
The Chinmaya Educational Institutions are affiliated to universities and international (International Baccalaureate – IB), central (CBSE, ICSE etc) or state Boards of Education guaranteeing high quality education.
Schools in the rural areas cater to the needs of the local people.
These institutions are headed by inspired Principals/Head Masters, dedicated teachers, supportive management and co-operative parents. Co-curricular and extra-curricular activities form an essential part of the learning process. Needless to say, these quality institutions toppers in various fields.
“Children are not vessels to be filled but lamps to be lit.”
Education is not only a load of information but also the light of transformation.
Goal Of Education:
Our Chinmaya Vidyalaya are determined to achieve the three-fold noble goal of education: Vision, Spirit of service and Efficiency.
– Swami Tejomayanandaji
कटिबध्दा वयं चात्र लक्ष्ये साधयितुं वरम्।
शिक्षायास्त्रिविधं यद्वै ग्यानं सेवा च कौशलम्।।
Aims and Objectives:
– To offer children a value-based and holistic education which paves the way for the Integrated Development of the physical, mental, intellectual and spiritual aspect of the personality, enriched by knowledge of Indian Culture, a feeling of Patriotism and a Universal Outlook.
– To mould children into young men and women of moral strength who can face the challenges of modern life with a smile and make a difference in the world by their positive contribution.
– To give a practical and judicious combination of academic excellence, extra-curricular pursuits, character building and personality development.