India, May 11 : As part of the ongoing Chinmaya Amrit Mahotsav celebrations commemorating 75 years of the Chinmaya Movement, Chinmaya Mission conducted Chinmaya Gita Samarpanam, a global online chanting of Chapter 15 of the Bhagavad Gita, Purushottama Yoga, on May 9, 2026, at 7:30 PM IST.
Inspired by the vision of Pujya Gurudev Swami Chinmayananda, who dedicated his life to making the wisdom of the Holy Gita accessible and relevant to the masses, the initiative was conceived as a collective offering of devotion, reflection, and spiritual unity.
As part of this global effort, Chinmaya Mission is submitting the event for consideration towards a Guinness World Records title for the largest number of people chanting online simultaneously. The recordings from the various online sessions are currently being compiled and will be shared with the Guinness World Records adjudicators for verification. Official results are expected within the next few weeks.
The event brought together more than 35,000 participants from over 70 countries in a shared spiritual experience. One of the most remarkable aspects of the initiative was the extraordinary spirit of collaboration that powered the event. Nearly 1,000 volunteers from different countries were trained over several weeks to host and manage the virtual meetings, guide participants, and record the sessions as part of the Guinness World Records documentation requirements.
Hosted virtually through Cisco Webex, the technology partner for the event, Chinmaya Gita Samarpanam saw participation from devotees, spiritual seekers, families, students, and communities from multiple countries reflecting the growing global resonance of the Bhagavad Gita’s teachings and universal message. Furthermore, the collective chanting of Chapter 15, Purushottama Yoga, held deep spiritual significance, guiding seekers towards understanding the Supreme Self and the highest purpose of human existence.
Speaking about the initiative, Pujya Swami Swaroopananda, Global Head, Chinmaya Mission said
“Chinmaya Gita Samarpanam was envisioned as a collective spiritual offering that transcended geographical boundaries and united participants through the wisdom of the Bhagavad Gita. When thousands chant together with one heart and one intention, it becomes a powerful prayer for the welfare of the entire world – Lokah Samasthah Sukhino Bhavantu (May all beings everywhere be happy). As Chinmaya Mission celebrates 75 years, this initiative reflected our continued commitment to spreading Vedantic knowledge and inspiring individuals to integrate the teachings of the Gita in their everyday lives. The overwhelming global participation made this a truly historic and memorable occasion.”
The initiative also witnessed participation and support from various Sanatana Dharma organisations and spiritual communities worldwide, further strengthening the spirit of cultural connection and spiritual harmony.
The event formed a key part of Chinmaya Amrit Mahotsav, the year-long global commemoration celebrating 75 years of Chinmaya Mission’s contributions in the fields of spirituality, education, culture, and community service.
