1. Chinmaya International Foundation Centre for Sanskrit Research and Indology Affiliated to Rashtriya Sanskrit Sansthan Recognized by Mahatma Gandhi University, Kerala Recognized by Indira Gandhi National Open University, New Delhi

2. About CIF Chinmaya International Foundation, (CIF), a centre for Sanskrit research and Indology is – A hub of Indological, scriptural and Sanskrit language based research – A cross cultural forum for knowledge dissemination – The academic front of Chinmaya Mission Worldwide

3. Vision of CIF To keep the lamp of knowledge ever lit through research To preserve the Indian philosophical knowledge- tradition and disseminate it To unravel India’s lost knowledge-traditions by extensive research

4. PROJECT CIF Established in 1990, Chinmaya International Foundation (CIF) is the last project undertaken by Pujya Gurudev Swami Chinmayanandaji during His lifetime. The infrastructure is limited and the realisation of Gurudev’s vision is possible through accelerated investments on infrastructure. We seek to complete these enhancements by 2016, the birth centenary of Pujya Gurudev, and dedicate them unto Him. The constructions have already started from February 2009…..we beseech you to donate liberally.

5. Project CIF Details Project Cost is INR 16 crores (USD 3.2 million) spread over an area of 160000 Square feet. Donation Schemes – Bhu Daana – Maha Daana

6. Bhu Daana or Gift of Land You may donate the construction cost of one square foot or more of land at INR 1000/USD 20 per square foot.

7. MahaDaana or Block Donation Within this are two options: 1.The total Construction cost has been broken into 1600 Blocks of INR 100000 (USD 2000) each The donating family’s name will be embossed on specified wall as a fond reminder of their support to this Project.

8. MahaDaana or Block Donation 2. Donations can be made by segments of facilities as mentioned below Proposed FacilitiesINRUSD 1Residential Complex Full 4,00,00,0008,00,000 Per floor (4 floors)1,00,00,0002,00,000 Per room (128 rooms)5,00,00010,000 2 Convention Hall4, 00,00,0008,00,000 3Staff - quarters and Residence1,50,00,0003,00,000 4Kitchen Facility50,00,0001,00,000 5Dining Facility50,00,0001,00,000 6Office and Information Centre1,00,00,0002,00,000 7Chinmaya Vani (Book Shop)50,00,0001,00,000

9. Donation Procedure You may offer your donation online through credit card You may also donate through Bank Wire Transfer. Kindly visit www.projectcif.chinfo.orgwww.projectcif.chinfo.org or

10. Donation Procedure You may send your donations via cheques/draft drawn in favour of Chinmaya International Foundation to Administrator, Project CIF, Chinmaya International Foundation, Adi Sankara Nilayam, Veliyanad, Ernakulam, Kerala, India, Pin: 682319 Phone: 0091- 484- 2747307, 2749676 Email: projectcif@chinfo.org All donations are exempted from IT under section 80G.

11. Other Ways of Contribution Tell a friend/ relative about Project CIF. Chant/Listen Vishnu Sahasranama Stotra everyday and offer your prayers for Project CIF. Chant/Listen Kanakadhara Stotra daily once and pray for the successful completion of the project.

12. Lakshmi Narayana Yajna and Puja Special Lakshmi Narayana Yajna and Puja will be performed in the sacred precincts of Adi Sankara Nilayam, during the years 2010 to 2016. These Pujas will be conducted on Makara Sankranti (January 14) for invoking the grace and blessings of Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi on all donors for their spiritual and material prosperity.

13. Pujya Guruji’s message “CIF, a very significant part of Chinmaya Mission worldwide, is on a continuous mission to unravel and keep lit the glorious knowledge tradition of India. By dedicating ourselves to Project CIF we offer our gratitude to our beloved Pujya Gurudev Swami Chinmayananda and keep the Light of Wisdom ever lit.”

14. Contact CIF Manager, Chinmaya International Foundation, Adi Sankara Nilayam, Veliyanad, Ernakulam, Kerala, India, Pin: 682319 Phone: 0091- 484- 2747307, 2749676 Email: projectcif@chinfo.orgprojectcif@chinfo.org Website: www.projectcif.chinfo.orgwww.projectcif.chinfo.org