During the last week of November, as America celebrates Thanksgiving, we are reminded of the profound themes of thankfulness and gratitude. In honor of this special time, we are delighted to share a newly released video showcasing Sri Chinmoy’s timeless writings on these topics.
This heartfelt video was produced by Vyavasayaha.
To learn more about Sri Chinmoy, please visit: www.srichinmoy.org.
Songs:
– Ashar Shikha Andha Ruddha
– Hope-Flames I Have Discovered
– Nil Pakhi Ase Dharanir Buke
– The Blue Bird Enters into the World-Heart
Enjoy singing along with the audio recordings. These songs are composed by Sri Chinmoy and performed by his disciple Purnakama. Please click the link below to access a video where you can listen and watch the scores, or download the audio and song scores:
Lyrics:
1. Ashar Shikha Andha Ruddha
Ashar shikha andha ruddha
Supta hiyai peyechi khunje
Translation:
Hope-flames I have discovered
Inside my blind, closed
And dormant heart.
– Sri Chinmoy, ‘Song-Flowers, Part 2’ songbook
2. Hope-Flames I Have Discovered
Hope-flames I have discovered
Inside my blind, closed
And dormant heart.
– Sri Chinmoy, ‘Song-Flowers, Part 2’ songbook
3. Nil Pakhi Ase Dharanir Buke
Nil pakhi ase dharanir buke
Dharar mukti lagi
Translation:
The blue bird enters
Into the world-heart
For the world’s liberation.
– Sri Chinmoy, ‘Song-Flowers, Part 2’ songbook
4. The Blue Bird Enters into the World-Heart
The blue bird enters
Into the world-heart
For the world’s liberation.
– Sri Chinmoy, ‘Song-Flowers, Part 2’ songbook
© 2024 Sri Chinmoy Centre
November 30, 2024
Photo on the left: Sri Chinmoy painting his first artwork.
Photo on the right: Ranjana and Pratyaya with Ottawa Mayor Mark Sutcliffe holding the Proclamation.
Fifty years ago, Sri Chinmoy created his first artwork in the West, marking the beginning of Jharna-Kala (‘Fountain-Art’), in Room 233 at the Sheraton El Mirador Hotel, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. For the first time, he signed his artwork with his initials C.K.G. (Chinmoy Kumar Ghose), the monogram he would use throughout his artistic career.
Text of the Proclamation:
SRI CHINMOY JHARNA-KALA DAY
November 19th, 2024
WHEREAS, the City of Ottawa celebrates the 50th anniversary of global peace ambassador Sri Chinmoy’s Jharna-Kala Art, dedicated to world peace and harmony; and
WHEREAS, renowned spiritual leader and humanitarian Sri Chinmoy created his first painting while visiting Ottawa on November 19, 1974, and went on to complete over 200,000 paintings and 16 million peace-bird drawings, which have been exhibited in prestigious galleries worldwide; and
WHEREAS, Sri Chinmoy dedicated his life to serving humanity through bi-weekly Peace Meditations at the United Nations, the global Peace Run torch relay, 700 Peace Concerts, 1,500 books of inspirational writings, and Jharna-Kala paintings for world peace; and
WHEREAS, Sri Chinmoy has inspired and encouraged people throughout the world to find peace and happiness in their own lives;
THEREFORE, I, Mark Sutcliffe, Mayor of the City of Ottawa, do hereby proclaim November 19th, 2024, Sri Chinmoy Jharna-Kala Day in Ottawa.
For more information about Sri Chinmoy Art, visit the official website: www.srichinmoyart.org.
To learn more about Sri Chinmoy, please visit: www.srichinmoy.org.
Arthada & Friends have released their 11th album Nami Juga Avatar featuring 14 devotional songs by Sri Chinmoy. This 2023 collection, running 62 minutes, includes two versions of the popular mantra Tejo Hasi, a YouTube favorite with 170,000+ views.
Tracklist:
00:00 Bangalir Gan
05:02 Tejo Hasi
09:28 Twenty-First Century
13:12 Chatragramer Shishu Ami
17:02 Ami Haste Chahi
21:41 Malay Paban
25:53 Aghater Par
30:28 Amar Bishal
33:34 He Param Pita Kare Lage Bhalo
36:50 Jadi Bhabi Toma
41:58 Dekha Tomar Paina Kabhu
45:37 Shuno Shuno Bishwa Basi
49:59 Nami Juga Avatar
54:52 Tejo Hasi
A highlight is Chatragramer, arranged by guitarist Adem, with sitar, oud, and Dan Bau adding a unique touch. The album features talented musicians, including guest vocalist Mirjam Wendl and longtime member Pratul.
Celebrating nearly 35 years of music, the group continues to share joy and devotion through their art.
To learn more about Sri Chinmoy, please visit: www.srichinmoy.org.
Visit My Secret Garden Restaurant in Vienna, a peaceful vegetarian spot where delicious food meets a calming, spiritual atmosphere. A perfect place to relax and find inner peace.
For more information about restaurant, visit the official website: www.srichinmoyraces.org.
To learn more about Sri Chinmoy, please visit: www.srichinmoy.org.
Experience the serene and uplifting melodies of A New World of Peace, a special concert held on August 29, 2024, at the historic Church of the Holy Trinity in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. This performance celebrates the timeless songs of Sri Chinmoy, offering a profound message of harmony and unity through words and music.
To find out more about Sri Chinmoy, please visit the official website: www.srichinmoy.org
Songs:
– Balo Balo Amai Bhalobaso Ki – 1
– Tell Me, My Lord
– Balo Balo Amai Bhalobaso Ki – 2
– Tell Me, Tell Me, My Lord Father Supreme
– Jago Jago Rabi Shashi
– Awake, Awake, O Sun, O Moon
Enjoy singing along with the audio recordings. These songs are composed by Sri Chinmoy and performed by his disciple Purnakama. Please click the links below to listen to or download the audio and song scores:
Lyrics:
1. Balo Balo Amai Bhalobaso Ki – 1
Balo balo amai bhalobaso ki
Balo ogo param pita
Translation:
Tell me, my Lord, tell me,
Do You really love me?
– Sri Chinmoy, ‘Amare Karogo Tomar Apan’ songbook
2. Tell Me, My Lord
Tell me, my Lord, tell me,
Do You really love me?
– Sri Chinmoy, ‘Amare Karogo Tomar Apan’ songbook
3. Balo Balo Amai Bhalobaso Ki – 2
Balo balo amai bhalobaso ki
Ogo amar param pita
Translation:
Tell me, tell me,
My Lord Father Supreme,
Do You really love me?
– Sri Chinmoy, ‘Amare Karogo Tomar Apan’ songbook
4. Tell Me, Tell Me, My Lord Father Supreme
Tell me, tell me,
My Lord Father Supreme,
Do You really love me?
– Sri Chinmoy, ‘Amare Karogo Tomar Apan’ songbook
5. Jago Jago Rabi Shashi
Jago jago rabi shashi jago jago tara
Jago amar hiya pure muchhao ashru dhara
Translation:
Awake, awake, O sun, O moon and stars.
Awake in my heart-citadel and wipe the flow of my tears.
– Sri Chinmoy, ‘Amare Karogo Tomar Apan’ songbook
6. Awake, Awake, O Sun, O Moon
Awake, awake,
O sun, O moon and stars.
Awake in my heart-citadel
And wipe the flow of my tears.
– Sri Chinmoy, ‘Amare Karogo Tomar Apan’ songbook
© 2024 Sri Chinmoy Centre
November 17, 2024
Here’s an inspiring interview with Shamita, a dedicated member of the Sri Chinmoy Centre, recorded just two days before she completed her 3,100-mile solo run in Vienna, Austria. Shamita accomplished this incredible feat in 49 days, 9 hours, 56 minutes, and 7 seconds on October 28, 2024.
For more information about races, visit the official website: www.srichinmoyraces.org.
To learn more about Sri Chinmoy, please visit: www.srichinmoy.org.
Photo: Borough President Richards with Sri Chinmoy Centre members at the Jharna-Kala exhibit, Borough Hall.
An exhibit of Sri Chinmoy’s artwork was displayed in the hall, with large, colorful canvases set alongside a cutout of the Goddess Lakshmi. The exhibit was well-received, with many guests taking photos in front of the display as a memento of the evening. Borough President Richards also admired the paintings and requested a photo with members of the Sri Chinmoy Centre.
To find out more about Sri Chinmoy, please visit the official website: www.srichinmoy.org
On November 6, 2024, Queens Borough President Donovan Richards awarded a Citation of Honor to Ranjana on behalf of the Sri Chinmoy Centre, recognizing it as “an outstanding institution worthy of the esteem of the community, the Borough of Queens, and New York City.” During the ceremony, Ranjana presented President Richards with a special edition of Guru’s Garden of Love-Light, featuring poems in English, English transliteration, and Bengali script.
The award was part of a Diwali celebration at Borough Hall, where President Richards honored several organizations for their contributions to Queens. His remarks highlighted “outstanding residents who, through hard work and mutual respect, have built a wonderful community and made significant contributions to Queens.” Diwali, one of Hinduism’s major religious festivals, also holds significance in Jainism and Sikhism, symbolizing the triumph of light over darkness.
Photo: Queens Borough President Donovan Richards presents a Citation of Honor to Ranjana, recognizing the Sri Chinmoy Centre’s contributions to the Queens community, during a Diwali celebration on November 6, 2024.
To find out more about Sri Chinmoy, please visit the official website: www.srichinmoy.org