Bala Bhagavatam: Stories from Bhagavatam are taught to children to reinforce Hindu values and philosophy.

Nine Type of Bhakti: Students learn the deep rooted significance behind the various shapes and forms of Hindu gods and rituals.

Hanumanji: The book illustrates Hanumanji's qualities such as devotion to duty, Buddhi,
strength, Yasha(fame), courage, fearlessness, alertness and eloquence.

Vibheeshana Geeta: This text is based on discourses of Lord Rama to Vibheeshana in Ramayana. In Vibheeshana Geeta, Sri Rama outlines the necessary tools for human beings to complete the voyage of life safely and to attain spiritual progress and mental purification. The entire Vibheeshana Geeta emphasizes the importance of faith, values and devotion. Youth will be able to appreciate and understand that there are bound to be ups and downs in life, but devotion can help take one through it easily.

Symbolism in Hinduism: Hinduism is often labeled as a religion of 330 million gods. This misunderstanding arises when people fail to grasp the symbolism of the Hindu pantheon. Hindus worship the nameless and formless Supreme Reality by various names and forms. These different aspects of one reality are symbolized by the many gods and goddesses of Hinduism. Each is but a symbol that points to something beyond, and as none exhausts God's actual nature, the entire array is needed to complete the picture of God's aspects and manifestations. Symbolism plays a greater role in the religion and art of India, than in those of other nations.

Hindu Culture - An Introduction: This is a comprehensive and complete analysis of the Hindu culture and its salient feature, its varied facets and its all-encompassing fullness. Skillful definitions, gifted quotes and striking illustrations carry the reader on a pilgrimage of the holy land that India is and the holy culture that it has. This book will help the Indian Youth to learn and appreciate Indian culture and our heritage.

Mahabharata Selections: Sage Vyasa understood the mysteries of the universe and its past, present and future and he wanted to convey it in a story form which is the Mahabharat. He conceived the great epic which is not only a fascinating story but also conveys the essence of Vedanta, science of warfare, social/culture systems etc. Mahabharatha Selections points out the virtues, frailties and challenges faced by it's characters. It helps readers contemplate on the deeper questions and values of life, guiding them to choose the higher way of thinking and living.

Ageless Guru: The Inspirational Life of Swami Chinmayananda

The Holy Geeta: by Swami Chinmayananda ji. Geetha class for adults

The Sunday Mission program is designed to bring spiritual knowledge to the entire family. While the children attend Bala Vihar, at least one parent or guardian is expected to attend the adult Geetha class. Bhagwad Geetha, as translated by Sw. Chinmayananda ji is the text book for this class, taught by an expert in Vedantic studies. The ensuing discussion includes references to Upanishads and other Vedanta texts. The emphasis is on creating a true understanding of our glorious scriptures so as to bring about peace in the individual and happiness in family life.

These classes are available as a supplement to the Bala Vihar program and are intended for our
members only.

Hindi - Our Hindi classes are meant for students of all age groups, and develop the ability to speak, read and write Hindi. We offer beginning, intermediate or advanced Hindi, depending on the students experience level.

Tamil - Our Tamil class is meant for students of all age groups, and develops the ability to speak, read and write Tamil.

Telugu - Our Telugu class is meant for students of all age groups, and develops the ability to speak, read and write Telugu.