HARI OM Chinmaya Mission Tampa's Shrimad Bhagavad Gita Chanting Competition 2012 Sunday, April 1, 2012, "Chinmaya Prasad" Ashram, 2-6 p.m. Gita Chapter 1: Verses 24-47 + opening/closing verses Chinmaya Mission’s annual Shrimad Bhagavad Gita Chanting Competition, which is conducted by CM centers worldwide for children, youth, and adults, involves thousands of participants each year. The Gita, which teaches the supreme Truth and the art of living, has inspired millions, along with great world leaders and achievers. The Shrimad Bhagavad Gita Chanting Competition is the brainchild of His Holiness Swami Chinmayananda, who promoted the study of Gita verses in India in the 1980s. Today, Chinmaya Mission continues the tradition of teaching and promoting the Gita through this annual competition, Gita jnana yajnas, and workshops. CM Tampa's competition is open to the entire community, and features the participants' noteworthy scholarship and discipline. All the participants receive mementos and the winners receive beautiful prizes. From grandparents to parents to children, families and friends have inspired each other and participated over the years. We welcome the entire community to join and support this noble event, which promotes the universal philosophy of Vedanta and helps us build a more harmonious world. The Competition is offered in two categories: Open Book Chanting and Memorized Chanting. Prizes vary in each category. Click here to register for GCC Verses Chapter 1: Invocation Verse, Verses 24-53, Concluding Verse Grade/Age Groups Group A: Grades PreK-2 Group B: Grades 3-7 Group C: Grades 8-12 & Adults Groups may change based on the number of participants and will be announced at the competition. Categories and Judging Criteria Option 1: Open Book Chanting: Pronunciation, Tune, Clarity, Overall Presentation Option 2: Memorized Chanting: Memorization, Pronunciation, Tune, Clarity, Overall Presentation - Memorization: Points deducted for each error - Pronunciation and Clarity: Exactness of pronunciation, volume, speed - Tune: Melodious chanting (in the same tune as in the audio sample files; pitch may differ, not tune), speed - Overall Presentation: Open eyes, facing forward, firm posture, self-confident, strong voice - Verses and audio samples file will be emailed to regsitrants Prizes All participants will be individually recognized and receive special mementos. To win First Place or Runner Up, a participant must score at least 90%. Prizes will differ based on scores, groups, and categories. Honorable Mentions may be given at the Judge's discretion, based on individual scores in the respective categories. Preparation The best way to prepare for the Competition is through regularity and sincerity in daily practice. Practice with the audio sample daily. Be careful and exact in your pronunciations from the start, for it is difficult to re-learn and correct yourself later. You are welcome to e-mail us for any needed clarifications. May the blessings of the Lord and Guru guide you in your noble efforts! Registration $15 per person. Refreshments will be served. Once your registration is complete, we will email you the link to download the guidelines, verses to be printed, and MP3 audio files for the verses. All Sanskrit verses are to be chanted in order, including the opening and closing verses. If you are using the Gita Chanting Made Easy book, note that the ending syllable in certain verses will differ in the audio files because of Sanskrit grammar rules, in which case, go by the the audio file for correct proununciation. After you register, e-mail us your one-paragraph personal profile and digital photo, to be used to introduce you at the competition. For additional inquiries, contact our GCC Coordinator. Valuable Resources (optional) AWARD-WINNING GITA CD-ROM: For the entire Shrimad Bhagavad Gita, with all verses in Devanagri and English transliteration, with word-to-word meanings, with English translations, and with commentary by His Holiness Swami Chinmayananda, order Journey to the Truth (Gita CD ROM) for only $50. Originally sold for $101, this award-winning product is an invaluable source of wisdom for every home. GITA CHANTING MADE EASY: Get ALL Chapters and ALL Verses in print: Gita Chanting Made Easy, a great resource for only $6 (your choice of Devanagri or English transliteration script). E-mail us to order. Pickup in person at Sunday classes or pay a nominal amount for direct shipping. “Every job demands its quota of efforts. – Pujya Gurudev, His Holiness Swami Chinmayananda
It is never too late to join. if you know anyone else interested in participating in this event, please give them a flyer or direct them to our website. We welcome everyone to attend with family and friends.
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