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O My Heart #18: Sri Chinmoy Songs sung by Tanima

Posted on May 12, 2026May 14, 2026 by Yatkara

Welcome to this series sharing four beautiful songs from Sri Chinmoy’s “O My Heart” collection. Sri Chinmoy wrote thousands of heartfelt songs full of hope, thanks, and inner light. They’re simple melodies that speak straight to your heart, helping you feel calm, peaceful, and a little brighter – whether you’re meditating, relaxing, or just going about your day.

These songs from “O My Heart” carry that gentle, uplifting feeling. Tanima, a longtime student of Sri Chinmoy and one of the early singers in his community, performs them here with real warmth and care. Her gentle, soulful voice makes each song feel alive and easy to connect with.

You can just listen quietly, hum along, or let the melodies play softly in the background — they bring a soft, happy lift to your day.

Featured this time:

Songs

Andhar Guhai Parbona
Andhar Rate Andhar Rate Andhar Rate
Anka Banka Jibaner Path Kotha Mor
Anna Purna

Listen & Learn

You can learn by watching the notation while listening, follow along with the melody, or download both the audio and the PDF scores for your personal practice. Everything is available for free, so you can learn at your own pace and enjoy the music more deeply. Use the links below to easily listen to the audio, download the recordings, and view or download the PDF sheet music for your convenience:

Lyrics:

1. Andhar Guhai Parbona

Andhar guhai parbona
Marbona ar marbona
Paowar lagi kandbona
Tyager bijoy bhulbona

Translation:

I shall not fall into a dark cave any more
And I shall not die any more.
I shall not cry for the fulfilment of my desire-life.
I shall never forget the victory of self-offering.

– Sri Chinmoy, ‘Journey’s Goal, Part 11a’ songbook

2. Andhar Rate Andhar Rate Andhar Rate

Andhar rate andhar rate andhar rate
Kanna nadi chale amar sathe sathe

– Sri Chinmoy, ‘Journey’s Ecstasy’ songbook

3. Anka Banka Jibaner Path Kotha Mor

Anka banka jibaner path
Kotha mor hiya shikha rath

– Sri Chinmoy, ‘One Thousand Lotus Petals, Part 1’ songbook

4. Anna Purna

Anna Purna parama tarani
Dharar pushti prabhur tushti
Jyotir vijaya kripar abhaya
Nami madhumayi asima janani

– Sri Chinmoy, ‘Satisfaction-Blossoms’ songbook

For more of Sri Chinmoy’s published songs, visit the official website: www.srichinmoysongs.com.
To learn more about Sri Chinmoy, please visit: www.srichinmoy.org.

I Love Singing #252: Sri Chinmoy Songs sung by Purnakama

Posted on May 9, 2026May 9, 2026 by Yatkara

This week features four uplifting Sri Chinmoy Bengali and English songs from the ‘Your Face Is My Dream’ songbook. Over the years, Sri Chinmoy composed music filled with aspiration and gratitude, creating heartfelt melodies that gently illuminate his spiritual path. Because of their simplicity and warmth, the songs continue to speak directly to the inner heart. Additionally, they offer listeners a peaceful doorway into his meditative world.

The performances this week come from his disciple Purnakama, whose sincere and gentle voice brings out the devotional sweetness in every line. Through her recordings, it becomes easy to settle into a calm, meditative mood and appreciate the purity of the music. As a result, whether you choose to sing along or simply listen quietly, these Sri Chinmoy Bengali and English songs can add a soft, elevating joy to your week.

Below are the six songs featured in this week’s selection:

Songs

Manab Jiban Manab Maran
Human Life and Human Death
Kanna Lagi Nidra Jagi Haye Bibhagi
Renouncing Everything

Listen & Learn

You can learn by watching the notation while listening, follow along with the melody, or download both the audio and the PDF scores for your personal practice. Everything is available for free, so you can learn at your own pace and enjoy the music more deeply. Use the links below to easily listen to the audio, download the recordings, and view or download the PDF sheet music for your convenience:

Lyrics:

1. Manab Jiban Manab Maran

Manab jiban manab maran
Chira paraner maha swapaner
Puta abiram lila

Translation:

Human life and human death —The hallowed beauty-game
Of the Absolute Lord’s Transcendental Dream.

Composed on Dec. 23rd, 1984
– Sri Chinmoy, ‘Your Face Is My Dream’ songbook

2. Human Life and Human Death

Human life and human death,
The hallowed beauty-game
Of the Absolute Lord’s Transcendental Dream.

Composed on Dec. 23rd, 1984
– Sri Chinmoy, ‘Your Face Is My Dream’ songbook

3. Kanna Lagi Nidra Jagi Haye Bibhagi

Kanna lagi nidra jagi haye bibhagi
Kanna kothai kanna kanna lagi nidra jagi

Translation:

Renouncing everything, I remain awake
For my heart’s aspiration-cry.
Alas, where is my cry,
My heart’s inner cry?

Composed on Dec. 23rd, 1984
– Sri Chinmoy, ‘Your Face Is My Dream’ songbook

4. Renouncing Everything

Renouncing everything, I remain awake
For my heart’s aspiration-cry.
Alas, where is my cry,
My heart’s inner cry?

Composed on Dec. 23rd, 1984
– Sri Chinmoy, ‘Your Face Is My Dream’ songbook

For more of Sri Chinmoy’s published songs, visit the official website: www.srichinmoysongs.com.
To learn more about Sri Chinmoy, please visit: www.srichinmoy.org.

O My Heart #17: Sri Chinmoy Songs sung by Tanima

Posted on May 5, 2026March 20, 2026 by Yatkara

Welcome to this series sharing four beautiful songs from Sri Chinmoy’s “O My Heart” collection. Sri Chinmoy wrote thousands of heartfelt songs full of hope, thanks, and inner light. They’re simple melodies that speak straight to your heart, helping you feel calm, peaceful, and a little brighter – whether you’re meditating, relaxing, or just going about your day.

These songs from “O My Heart” carry that gentle, uplifting feeling. Tanima, a longtime student of Sri Chinmoy and one of the early singers in his community, performs them here with real warmth and care. Her gentle, soulful voice makes each song feel alive and easy to connect with.

You can just listen quietly, hum along, or let the melodies play softly in the background — they bring a soft, happy lift to your day.

Featured this time:

Songs

Ananda Bhola Nirvana Dola
Ananda Hate Ese Anande Jabo Sheshe
Ananda Hate Sanjata Mora
Anande Bhara Aloker Majhe

Listen & Learn

You can learn by watching the notation while listening, follow along with the melody, or download both the audio and the PDF scores for your personal practice. Everything is available for free, so you can learn at your own pace and enjoy the music more deeply. Use the links below to easily listen to the audio, download the recordings, and view or download the PDF sheet music for your convenience:

Lyrics:

1. Ananda Bhola Nirvana Dola

Ananda bhola nirvana dola
Tunga ala chinmoy bhela

Translation:

Self-enraptured in the swing of nirvana,
The boat of consciousness infinite
Is spreading pinnacle-light.

– Sri Chinmoy, ‘My Indian Sunrise’ songbook

2. Ananda Hate Ese Anande Jabo Sheshe

Ananda hate ese
Anande jabo sheshe
Dukha patha sanchay
Michha maya abhinay

– Sri Chinmoy, ‘Seventy Rosebuds’ songbook

3. Ananda Hate Sanjata Mora

Ananda hate
Sanjata mora
Anande kari bas
Prati bedanar
Pashchate tai
Ananda ullas

Translation:

Our earth-entrance from our Source:
Delight.
Delight is our life-flow.
At the end of each earth-pang
Our entire being is flooded
With ecstasy’s transcendental Height.

– Sri Chinmoy, ‘Supreme, I Sing Only for You’ songbook

4. Anande Bhara Aloker Majhe

Anande bhara aloker majhe
Dyuloker nartan
Bhuloker jib nahi dekhe kabhu
Jane shudhu krandan

Translation:

Earth-bound human beings
Never see the dance of Heaven.
In the heart of supernal Light and Delight
They only know how to cry and cry.

– Sri Chinmoy, ‘Bela Chale Jai’ songbook

For more of Sri Chinmoy’s published songs, visit the official website: www.srichinmoysongs.com.
To learn more about Sri Chinmoy, please visit: www.srichinmoy.org.

I Love Singing #251: Sri Chinmoy Songs sung by Purnakama

Posted on May 2, 2026May 2, 2026 by Yatkara

This week features four uplifting Sri Chinmoy Bengali and English songs from the ‘Your Face Is My Dream’ songbook. Over the years, Sri Chinmoy composed music filled with aspiration and gratitude, creating heartfelt melodies that gently illuminate his spiritual path. Because of their simplicity and warmth, the songs continue to speak directly to the inner heart. Additionally, they offer listeners a peaceful doorway into his meditative world.

The performances this week come from his disciple Purnakama, whose sincere and gentle voice brings out the devotional sweetness in every line. Through her recordings, it becomes easy to settle into a calm, meditative mood and appreciate the purity of the music. As a result, whether you choose to sing along or simply listen quietly, these Sri Chinmoy Bengali and English songs can add a soft, elevating joy to your week.

Below are the six songs featured in this week’s selection:

Songs

Sure Sure Hiya Pure
Singing Sweet and Melodious Songs
Tomar Anan Amar Swapan
Your Face Is My Dream

Listen & Learn

You can learn by watching the notation while listening, follow along with the melody, or download both the audio and the PDF scores for your personal practice. Everything is available for free, so you can learn at your own pace and enjoy the music more deeply. Use the links below to easily listen to the audio, download the recordings, and view or download the PDF sheet music for your convenience:

Lyrics:

1. Sure Sure Hiya Pure

Sure sure hiya pure
Mor amire dhire dhire
Bandhbo nashbo aj

Translation:

Singing sweet and melodious songs
Inside my heart-citadel
Today I shall slowly and slowly
Bind and destroy my ego-life.

Composed on Dec. 23rd, 1984
– Sri Chinmoy, ‘Your Face Is My Dream’ songbook

2. Singing Sweet and Melodious Songs

Singing sweet and melodious songs
Inside my heart-citadel
Today I shall slowly and slowly
Bind and destroy my ego-life.

Composed on Dec. 23rd, 1984
– Sri Chinmoy, ‘Your Face Is My Dream’ songbook

3. Tomar Anan Amar Swapan

Tomar anan amar swapan
Tomar nayan amar jiban
Tomar ketan amar sharan

Translation:

Your Face is my dream,
Your Eye is my life,
Your Banner is the ultimate Goal
Of my aspiration-dedication.

Composed on Dec. 23rd, 1984
– Sri Chinmoy, ‘Your Face Is My Dream’ songbook

4. Your Face Is My Dream

Your Face is my dream,
Your Eye is my life,
Your Banner is the ultimate Goal
Of my aspiration-dedication.

Composed on Dec. 23rd, 1984
– Sri Chinmoy, ‘Your Face Is My Dream’ songbook

For more of Sri Chinmoy’s published songs, visit the official website: www.srichinmoysongs.com.
To learn more about Sri Chinmoy, please visit: www.srichinmoy.org.

O My Heart #16: Sri Chinmoy Songs sung by Tanima

Posted on April 28, 2026March 20, 2026 by Yatkara

Welcome to this series sharing three beautiful songs from Sri Chinmoy’s “O My Heart” collection. Sri Chinmoy wrote thousands of heartfelt songs full of hope, thanks, and inner light. They’re simple melodies that speak straight to your heart, helping you feel calm, peaceful, and a little brighter – whether you’re meditating, relaxing, or just going about your day.

These songs from “O My Heart” carry that gentle, uplifting feeling. Tanima, a longtime student of Sri Chinmoy and one of the early singers in his community, performs them here with real warmth and care. Her gentle, soulful voice makes each song feel alive and easy to connect with.

You can just listen quietly, hum along, or let the melodies play softly in the background — they bring a soft, happy lift to your day.

Featured this time:

Songs

Ami Tomar Phul Tumi Amar Kul
Amito Tomare Dakina Chahina
Amrita Kutir Shantir Nir

Listen & Learn

You can learn by watching the notation while listening, follow along with the melody, or download both the audio and the PDF scores for your personal practice. Everything is available for free, so you can learn at your own pace and enjoy the music more deeply. Use the links below to easily listen to the audio, download the recordings, and view or download the PDF sheet music for your convenience:

Lyrics:

1. Ami Tomar Phul Tumi Amar Kul

Ami tomar phul tumi amar kul
Ami tomar dhenu tumi amar benu
Ami tomar gan tumi amar pran
Ami tomar khama tumi amar rama

Translation:

I am Your flower; You are my Shore,
     Golden Shore.
I am Your divine cow; You are my Flute,
     Divine Flute.
I am Your song, celestial song; You are my Life,
     Eternal Life.
I am Your forgiveness; You are my Beauty,
     Inner Beauty.

– Sri Chinmoy, ‘Garden of Love-Light, part 2’ songbook

2. Amito Tomare Dakina Chahina

Amito tomare dakina chahina
Tabu kena more dakicho
Amito tomare dibona amai
Tabu kena bhalobasicho
Jani ami jani taba kripa ankhi
Khamibe amar amire
Tabu kena hai nirabadhi rahi
Moher nishar gabhire

Translation:

I do not need You.
Yet, why do You need me?
You know well that I shall not surrender
my earth-existence to You.
Yet, why do You love me?
I know Your Compassion-Eye.
You forgive my little ‘i’. Alas, why do I always remain in the heart
of blind darkness-night?

– Sri Chinmoy, ‘One Thousand Lotus Petals, Part 1’ songbook

3. Amrita Kutir Shantir Nir

Amrita kutir shantir nir
Dakiche amai gopane
Ma Alo Devir anadi gabhir
Nachiche amiya nayane
Andhar nishar timir prachir
Hanibo nimeshe nashibo
Bandhibo amar jiban maran
Bhibhur charane bandhibo

– Sri Chinmoy, ‘Consciousness-Sky’ songbook

For more of Sri Chinmoy’s published songs, visit the official website: www.srichinmoysongs.com.
To learn more about Sri Chinmoy, please visit: www.srichinmoy.org.