Sree Aswath is a retired IT professional with degrees in Physics, Mathematics, Law and Computer science.
He is continuing his centuries old family tradition of pursuit of scholarship in Indian Scriptures. Aswath had initial training in Sanskrit from his grandfather, Asthana Vidwan M.S.S.Sastry, the court scholar (Asthana Vidwan) of the Mysore Palace. Later, he was the disciple of Sri Anantakrishna Ghanapathi, Professor of Yajur Veda in the Bangalore Sanskrit College (now Sanskrit University) under whom he studied the Krishna Yajurveda.
Sree Aswath has been regularly teaching Vedas, Shastras, and Sanskrit to several students across many countries since 1975. He lectures extensively on Hinduism, Buddhism and Jainism. He has held seminars and workshops in the USA, Canada, Mexico and in India. He has published many articles and manuals on Hinduism, Buddhism and Jainism. Aswath propagates Hindu Dharma through conducting Vedic rituals. Presently, he is on the faculty of the Hindu University of America. He was bestowed the title of “Samskrita Sri” by the World Association of Vedic Studies.
Sree Aswath has been recognized as an outstanding Ohioan by the General Assembly, the Legislature, of the State of Ohio.
Bala Vihar Registration for 2024-2025 session is now open. Bala Vihar philosophy and language classes will commence on Sunday, August 11th 2024 at 9:00am EST. We invoke the grace and blessings of the Lord and Poojya Gurudev for a safe and successful Bala Vihar session.
We have added a simplified re-enrollment process for families who were enrolled in the 2023-2024 academic year.
If your child has registered in Bala Vihar for the 2023-2024 session (last year), you don't have to re-enroll again.You should have received an email from Chinmaya Mission Orlando with the registration details for the 2024-2025 Bala Vihar session along with a link to make the payment. If you haven’t received an email, please contact us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call us at 813-789-4035.
If your child has not attended the 2023-2024 Bala Vihar session, Please register your child/children by clicking on the below registration link.
Please enroll/re-enroll your CMO Membership for the 2024-2025 session by clicking on the below donation link. The suggested donation amount is $301.00 for family membership.
Q. How do I re-enroll to Bala Vihar (Returning Families with children in Bala Vihar)?
A.If your child has registered in Bala Vihar for the 2023-2024 session (last year), you don't have to re-enroll again.You should have received an email from Chinmaya mission Orlando with the registration details for the 2024-2025 Bala Vihar session along with a link to make the payment. If you haven’t received an email, please contact us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call us at 407-619-5020 / 813-789-4035
Q.How do I enroll in Bala Vihar (New Families with children in Bala Vihar)?
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Q. How do I enroll/re-enroll as Chinmaya Mission Orlando Member (Families with no children in Bala Vihar)?
A. Please visit us at www.chinmayaorlando.org/donate to enroll/re-enroll as a member for the 2024-2025 session. The suggested donation amount is $301.00 for family membership. Please contact us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call us at 813-789-4035 for any questions.
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What is the VISION ?
Through study and reflection, we transform from the seeker into the SOUGHT
What are the GUIDELINES: Keys to healthy discussion in the study group?
Discussion is supposed to be fun, engaging and enlightening!
Be mindful, discussion should not be overpowered by any single person, so try to speak our idea/comment succinctly and if we have spoken a few times, give others a chance
How is moderation done ? MODERATION TO ENCOURAGE DISCUSSION:
If there is a key example — what does this example mean and why was it given?