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Join Chinmaya Mission in the Global Gita Chanting of Chapter 15 — “Purushottam Yoga”, as we unite hearts and voices around the world in offering gratitude to Bhagawan and Pujya Gurudev Swami Chinmayananda, and celebrating the timeless wisdom of the Gita.
Be a part of this historical event! Let us chant together for inner peace, clarity, and global harmony.
Together, let’s fill the world with the vibrations of the Lord’s words!
This event is a Guiness World Record Attempt By Chinmaya Mission for Most people chanting online simultaneously (Target: 108,000 participants) – Group Chanting of CHAPTER 15 – Puruṣhottama Yoga
Location:
Cisco Webex (virtual/online)
Date:
May 9, 2026
Time:
7 AM PT / 9 AM CT / 10 AM EST / 7:30 PM IST / 3 PM GST
Goal of the event
Amrit Mahotsav
Celebrate 75 Glorious years of Chinmaya Movement
Awareness of the holy gita
A space to reflect on the chapter’s guidance on human nature and allow understanding to settle in a way that lifts the seeker from within.
coming together of the community
A sacred chanting event to bring peace and harmony for all.
Honoring Swami Chinmayananda’s vision
A tribute to Pujya Gurudev, who made the scriptures accessible to all and revealed their insight in a way that reached the seeker at depth.
Global impact of chinmaya mission
Celebrate the global impact of Chinmaya Mission on every segment of society
Global Impact
The Samarpanam brings voices from every part of the world into a rising wave that carries the timeless guidance of the Gita into homes and communities with a sense of shared purpose. Its scale reflects an expanding wish for harmony as people across continents turn to the same teaching at the same time.
As the chant moves across regions, it becomes a global celebration of the legacy that has taken this ancient knowledge far beyond its birthplace. Its resonance builds connection and draws people into a feeling of togetherness that lifts awareness toward peace, showing how deeply the Mission’s vision is rooted across the world.
FAQ
Yes. Each chanter must register in advance to be counted in the official Guinness World Record tally.
Please check the Registration details below.
Yes. A Yatha Shakti contribution is requested, with suggested amounts to support administrative costs.
- North America / South America: USD 101 (USD 15)
- Europe: EUR 101 (EUR 11)
- India: INR 1001 (INR 101)
Memorizing is not needed. But you must know how to chant Chapter 15 in the tone that will be similar for all chanters.
Yes. The event is fully online and open to participants across all regions and time zones.
Groups may register collectively, but each chanter must appear individually on their own video feed to be counted by Guinness.
Yes. Contributions are welcome and help strengthen this landmark offering.
We need lots of help to organize this event, in various areas. Please check them out and contact your center’s coordinators or the event coordinators listed below.
Global Registration for the event
- Each chanter will have their own Webex link for chanting (needed to break the record)
- There will be a registration fee for all chanters to participate to ensure we have the requisite number of chanters to break the record
- Each chanter will receive a certificate for breaking the World Record
We would appreciate your donation towards Registration for chanting and receiving a certificate (per chanter): Yatha Shakti, with a suggested donation to cover the administrative expenses (in brackets)
| North America / South America | USD 101 (USD 15) |
| Europe | EUR 101 (EUR 11) |
| India | INR 1001 (INR 101) |
Guinness Book Requirements
- All participants must chant together in the same tone.
- The chanting must last a minimum of 5 minutes.
- If someone fails to chant for the entire 5 minutes, they must be deducted from the final total.
- The event must be synchronized so that it occurs simultaneously in all locations and time zones.
- All participants must be grouped into individual video calls. There is no limit to the number of video calls used in an attempt.
- The number of participants per video call must be dictated by the number of active videos the video calling platform can display at a single time. (Webex)
- Only one participant may appear in each video, unless the specific guidelines state otherwise.
- A logbook of all participant groupings must be compiled and submitted with the evidence.
- Each video call group must have one person nominated to screen record their display. (Webex Host)
- At the official attempt time, all participants must perform the action simultaneously.
Volunteering Help Required
Registration Team
- Manage registrations & onboarding of chanters.
- Create team leads & regional coordinators to identify Meeting Hosts.
- Administer the event dry runs, testing, etc., with Meeting Hosts.
- Provide certificates to all participants.
Outreach Team
- Spread the word to all Chinmaya Mission Centers globally
- Invite like-minded organizations that can participate in the event.
- Create a buzz around the event globally.
Training Team
- Train Chanters to chant in the same tune
- Practice sessions in preparation for the event
Technology Team
- Coordinate with Webex to ensure smooth execution of the record attempt
- Manage the meeting sessions
- Ensure all preparation is done to satisfy the needs of Guinness World Records
Need help? Please contact:
- Your Center Gita Chanting Co-Ordinator
- Ram Ramachandran (ramr@chinmayavrindavan.org)
- Ameetha Ramesh (ameethas.cr@gmail.com)
- Anjana Suresh (Anjana@chinmayavrindavan.org)
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