OM Chanting Program

What is the OM Chanting Program?

A great opportunity for children (6+) and adults to learn our sacred prayers and famous shlokas. This program is open to all who may be interested.

For Bala Vihar families, children are already learning most of these chants in their respective classes. This program will award children who put in a little extra effort to fluently learn / memorize the various chants. Register now to participate!

About the Awards

By registering, each child will get their PERSONALIZED FRAMED AWARD PORTFOLIO for displaying their awards, and be given ribbons and medals as they progress.

Please Note: The first two ribbons (Foundation 1 and Foundation 2) must be earned first before becoming eligible to add more ribbons or awards to their portfolio. These first two ribbons constitute basic universal and daily prayers.

What will be taught?

Various prayers starting with basic invocation, daily, and devata prayers, all the way up to Vishnu Sahasranaama, Vedic chanting and famous shlokas from Bhagavad Gita! Please see the table below for details.

How will participants learn?

    1. Children of Chinmaya Toronto Bala Vihar will learn in their weekly classes.
    2. Tutoring classes are open to all, focusing on basic prayers. Interested Om Chanting participants will be contacted with further details.
    3. Learn on your own through audio and PDF resources on our website.
    4. Special classes will be offered periodically for longer chants (i.e. Vishnu Sahasranaama) – these will earn special medals.
How to Register:

1. Register by clicking on the button below:

2. Join our WhatsApp group, through the link provided after registration. All communication will be sent through this group.

Program costs:

The program is FREE, except for the cost of the frame. Details on the registration form.

For more information, contact our volunteer coordinators: Sindhu and Pooja at omchanting@chinmayatoronto.org

List of Awards

BV=Bala Vihar

AWARD NAME STOTRAMS/SHLOKAS WHEN TAUGHT?
Om Award
(must earn first)
Foundation 1: Assembly Prayers (must earn first)
PDF   Audio
Tutoring classes, BV Assembly
Discipline Award
(must earn first)
Foundation 2: Daily Prayers  (must earn first)
PDF   Audio
Tutoring classes, BV: SK/Gr 1
Invocation Award Foundation 3: Devata Prayers
PDF   Audio
Tutoring classes, BV: SK/Gr 1
Sweetness Award Madhurashtakam, Dhyana Shlokas,
Bhajan of your choice
PDF Audio
BV: Gr2/Gr3
Mahaveera Award Hanuman Chalisa, Dhyana Shloka
PDF Audio
BV: Gr2/Gr3
Grace Award Guru Stotram,
Dhyana Shlokas
PDF Audio
BV: Gr4/Gr5
Auspicious Award Shiva PanchAkshara Stotram, Lingashtakam
PDF Audio
BV: Gr4/Gr5
Dharma Award Rama Stuti,
Vibhishana Gita
PDF Audio
BV: Gr6/Gr7
Master of Obstacles Award Ganesha Pancharatnam, Vedic Shaanti Paaths
PDF Audio
BV: Gr4/Gr5, 
BV: Gr8/Gr9
Purity & Power Award Gita Dhyanam, Famous Shlokas and Vaidika Aarti
PDF Audio
BV: Gr8 – Gr12
Vishnu Award (Medal) Vishnu Sahasranama
PDF and Audio coming soon
Tutoring classes (tba)
Love & Wisdom Award (Medal) Tulasi Ramayana & Kabir Dohas
PDF Audio
Tutoring classes (tba)
Vairagya Award (Medal) Bhaja Govindam
PDF and Audio coming soon
Tutoring classes (tba)