I Love Singing #257: Sri Chinmoy Songs sung by Purnakama

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

  • Maner Rate Hiyar Prate
  • In My Mind-Night, in My Heart-Dawn
  • Khandan Kare Bandhan Mor
  • Break Asunder

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. Maner Rate Hiyar Prate

Maner rate hiyar prate
Thakur tumi sathe sathe

Translation:

In my mind-night, in my heart-dawn
With me You always stay.

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


2. In My Mind-Night, in My Heart-Dawn

In my mind-night, in my heart-dawn
With me You always stay.

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


3. Khandan Kare Bandhan Mor

Khandan kare bandhan mor
Nandan priya karo

Translation:

Break asunder my bondage-life
To make me Your fondest child.

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


4. Break Asunder

Break asunder my bondage-life
To make me Your fondest child.

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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