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?
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- Children of Chinmaya Toronto Bala Vihar will learn in their weekly classes.
- Tutoring classes are open to all, focusing on basic prayers. Interested Om Chanting participants will be contacted with further details.
- Learn on your own through audio and PDF resources on our website.
- 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) |