Chinmaya Mission San Antonio
Bhagavad Gita Chanting Competition 2026
All CMSA member families (children and adults) are invited to offer their wholehearted and enthusiastic participation in this 2026 chanting yagna at the Lotus Feet of our beloved Pujya Gurudev on the auspicious occasion of His 108th Jayanti.
Time: 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Location: CMSA Ashram (Chinmaya Sharadalaya), 9086 Vista Verde, San Antonio, TX 78255
Chapter: Bhakti Yoga (Chapter 12 – The Yoga of Devotion)
Competition Categories & Verse Assignments
Memory (Full)
- Open to: Bala Vihar children (Grades 1-12) & Adults
- Requirement: Participants must be registered in Bala Vihar to participate in this category.
- Format: Chant entire chapter (Verses 1-20) from memory.
- Procedure:
- Participants will start by chanting the chapter opening.
- Participants will then chant verses as prompted by judges (random selection or sequential).
- Participants conclude with the chapter closing.
Memory & Comprehension (Partial)
- Open to: Grades 3-12 & Adults
- Format:
- Chant assigned verses, chapter opening, and closing from memory.
- Comprehension Round: The judges will read the English meaning of a random verse, and the participant must identify and chant the relevant Sanskrit verse. This will be repeated for a total of 4 verses.
Memory (Partial)
- Open to: Grades PK-12 & Adults
- Format: Participants will chant all assigned verses, chapter opening, and closing from memory.
Reading (Partial)
- Open to: Grades 1-12 & Adults
- Format: Participants will chant all assigned verses, chapter opening, and closing by reading from the script.
Reflective Writing
- Open to: Grades 9-12 & Adults
- Description: This category can be selected by itself or in addition to any of the chanting categories.
- Task: Reflect on one or more verses from Chapter 12 by studying the word meaning, verse meaning, and associated commentary. Write a short passage in your own words explaining why you selected the specific verse(s) and your key takeaways.
- Limit: Passage should not exceed 500 words.
- Submission: Submit your passage as an attachment via email to info@chinmayasa.org by April 12, 2026.
Children are encouraged to participate in the memory categories to leverage their early learning capacity. High-schoolers and adults are encouraged to participate in the comprehension and reflection categories to deepen their understanding.
Competition Sign-up
Registration for the 2026 Chanting Competition is now OPEN.
Registration Pledge:
Individual – $15
Family (2 or more participants) – $25
After registering, please ensure your pledge donation is made via the link above or at the CMSA front desk.
Contacts
Chinmaya Mission San Antonio
9086 Vista Verde
San Antonio, TX 78255
info@chinmayasa.org
(726) 215-4913