Guru Parampara

Our Teachers

Guru is the very embodiment of knowledge in whose presence the disciple discovers that Light which surpasses all lights (Gukarascandhakarastu rukarastannirodhakrt, andakaravinasitvad gururityabhidhiyate - Skanda Purana, conversation between Lord Shiva and Goddess Uma). गु (Gu) denotes darkness, and रु (Ru) denotes the remover of darkness. He who destroys the darkness (of ignorance) is thus known as गुरु (Guru)
Swami Tapovan Maharaj
Swami Tapovan, Guru of Swami Chinmayananda, was given the title, Himavat Vibhuti (Jewel of the Himalayas) by contemporary saints and sages of the time. He was recognised as a Brahma Jnani, a realised master, and a living embodiment of complete abidance in Truth. He was, in human form, a pristine glacier of Self-knowledge, the source from whom flowed an eternal river of Vedantic wisdom. This river has flowed on through Swami Chinmayananda, founder of Chinmaya Mission, and the teachers who carry on the Mission's work.

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Swami Chinmayananda
Swami Chinmayananda, the founder of Chinmaya Mission spread the sublime knowledge of the Upanishads to modern man. The life of Swami Chinmayananda was one of extraordinary spiritual strength, immeasurable love and tireless service. In less than half a century, he has left behind a worldwide organisation, hundreds of institutions, and millions of devotees. This was all aimed at a single theme, discovering the Eternal within.

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Swami Tejomayananda
Swami Tejomayananda is the senior resident teacher at Chinmaya Mission Headquarters in Mumbai. Swamiji was Head of Chinmaya Mission Worldwide, from 1993 following the Mahasamadhi of Swami Chinmayananda, until 2017. During these years, Swami Tejomayananda, also known as Guruji, worked tirelessly to fulfill the grand vision of Swami Chinmayananda teaching throughout India and worldwide. Guruji's spiritual wealth, his skill and clarity as a teacher, and his devotion to God and guru saw the work and impact of the Chinmaya Mission grow exponentially. 

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Swami Swaroopananda
Swami Swaroopananda is current Global Head of the Chinmaya Mission worldwide and is the Chairman of all Chinmaya Mission Trusts Worldwide . Swamiji also serves as Chancellor of the Chinmaya Vishwavidyapeeth Trust (CVV), University for Sanskrit and Indic Traditions and Chairman of Chinmaya International Residential School (CIRS) in Coimbatore, India. In an era rife with skepticism and confusion about spirituality, Swamiji carries on the work of the Chinmaya Mission with a voice and style uniquely suited to the times, blending authenticity with accessibility; theory with self-practice; and logic with heart. Having commenced his own spiritual evolution in the Mission as a teenager, Swamiji is a light to youth all over the world. while his ability to expound the deepest wisdom of Vedanta with humour and relevance continues to attract spiritual seekers from all walks of life.

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Our Local Spiritual Teachers

Swami Shrikarananda

Swami Shrikarananda is the resident teacher for Chinmaya Mission in NSW, ACT, QLD and SA.
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Swami Aparokshananda

Swami Aparokshananda is the resident teacher for Perth.
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Swamini Vinayananda

Swamini Vinayananda is the resident teacher for regional Victoria.
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Brahmacharini Aashraya

Brahmacharini Aashraya is the new resident teacher of Chinmaya Mission Melbourne.
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