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
- Bedanar Sheshe Ranjana Deshe
- At the End of My Excruciating Pangs
- Kemane Kandibo Kemane Hasibo
- I Know Not How to Cry
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. Bedanar Sheshe Ranjana Deshe
Bedanar sheshe ranjana deshe
Swaruper khunjiya pabo
Translation:
At the end of my excruciating pangs,
In the clime of delight,
My self-form I shall discover.
Composed on Dec. 23rd, 1984
– Sri Chinmoy, ‘Your Face Is My Dream’ songbook
2. At the End of My Excruciating Pangs
At the end of my excruciating pangs,
In the clime of delight,
My self-form I shall discover.
Composed on Dec. 23rd, 1984
– Sri Chinmoy, ‘Your Face Is My Dream’ songbook
3. Kemane Kandibo Kemane Hasibo
Kemane kandibo kemane hasibo
Jibane marane nahi jani
Translation:
I know not how to cry,
I know not how to smile
In life and death.
Composed on Dec. 23rd, 1984
– Sri Chinmoy, ‘Your Face Is My Dream’ songbook
4. I Know Not How to Cry
I know not how to cry,
I know not how to smile
In life and death.
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.
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