Swami Tapovan Maharaj was the Guru of Swami Chinmayananda, the architect of the Chinmaya Movement.

Swami Chinmayananda, the founder of Chinmaya Mission spread the sublime knowledge of the Upanishads to modern man.

Swami Tejomayananda is the past Head of Chinmaya Mission Worldwide.

Swami Swaroopananda is Head of Chinmaya Mission Worldwide.

Swamini Umananda is founder and teacher in charge of Chinmaya Mission France, based in Paris.

Brahmacharini Shripriya grew up attending Bala Vihar and CHYK classes in Kenya and in the UK.

Brahmacharis and Swamis trained in gurukulas to spread the message of the scriptures in a spirit of service.