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I Love Singing #245: Sri Chinmoy Songs sung by Purnakama

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This week features four uplifting Sri Chinmoy Bengali songs from the Alpha and Omega 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 songs can add a soft, elevating joy to your week.

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

Songs

  • Rakhona Manase Malin
  • Harashe Harashe Pratiti Dibase Gahi Taba
  • Priti Diye Karbo Bijoy Bishwa Basir Pran
  • Aphuran Habe Shanti Amar Atma Tyager

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:

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Lyrics:

1. Rakhona Manase Malin

Rakhona manase malin chinta rakhona manase
Tai toma puji animesh chite asim harashe

– Sri Chinmoy, ‘Alpha and Omega’ songbook


2. Harashe Harashe Pratiti Dibase Gahi Taba

Harashe harashe pratiti dibase gahi taba joya giti
Dao more prabhu bishwa bidhata madhumoyi taba priti

– Sri Chinmoy, ‘Alpha and Omega’ songbook


3. Priti Diye Karbo Bijoy Bishwa Basir Pran

Priti diye karbo bijoy bishwa basir pran
Puta pritir na jena hoi kabhu aphuran

– Sri Chinmoy, ‘Alpha and Omega’ songbook


4. Aphuran Habe Shanti Amar Atma Tyager

Aphuran habe shanti amar atmatyager bale
Ke dibe amai bibhur charan hridaya padma dale

– Sri Chinmoy, ‘Alpha and Omega’ 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.

© 2026 Sri Chinmoy Centre

O My Heart #9: Sri Chinmoy Songs sung by Tanima

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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

  • Amar Gane Dao Ma Sara
  • Amare Diyecho Sakal Jiber Asha Amare
  • Amare Karo Ma Shunya

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:

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Song Scores

 

Lyrics:

1. Amar Gane Dao Ma Sara

Amar gane dao ma sara taito gahi gan
Tomar sneha jani mago nitya aphuran
Tomai jabe bhule jai ma barai abhimane
Kripa tomar shanti tomar tabu more tane
Tumi amar sindhu mago ami tomar bindu
Mora tomar lilar sathi tara rabi indu

Translation:

Mother, You respond to my song;
Therefore I sing.
Your Affection is boundless, Mother, I know.
Even when I forget You through my sulking,
Your Infinite Compassion and Peace draw me toward You.
You are my ocean, Mother; I am Your tiniest drop.
The stars, the moon and the sun – we are all Your eternal companions
In Your Cosmic Game.

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


2. Amare Diyecho Sakal Jiber Asha Amare

Amare diyecho sakal jiber asha
Amare diyecho tomar amiya bhasha
Tomar swapane gara taba bichitra dhara
Tomar lilar sangi haite abanite mor asha

– Sri Chinmoy, ‘Tomorrow’s Shore’ songbook


3. Amare Karo Ma Shunya

Amare karo ma shunya
Purna karite antara mor
Tomar kirane punya
Amare karo ma adhikar
Man buddhir atite
Jyotite rayeche sakal pratikar

Translation:

Mother, do make me, my heart,
Complete emptiness life
So that You can fill it with Your Beauty’s Light.
Mother, capture me, my life
Within and my life without.
I know, I know, Mother,
My life’s teeming problems will be over
Only when I far transcend
My thought-world and my mind-world.

– Sri Chinmoy, ‘Supreme, Teach Me How to Surrender’ 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.

© 2026 Sri Chinmoy Centre

News #116: A Tribute to Sri Chinmoy’s First Marathon

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Honouring the Sri Chinmoy First Marathon

On 28 February 2026, runners and friends gathered at Jamaica High School in New York to celebrate the 47th anniversary of the Sri Chinmoy First Marathon, commemorating Sri Chinmoy’s historic debut marathon on 3 March 1979 in Chico, California.

Sri Chinmoy ran his first marathon at the Bidwell Classic Marathon, an event he later fondly referred to as the “Chico Marathon.” From that moment onward, running became an important outer expression of his philosophy of self-transcendence.

To honour this milestone, members of the Sri Chinmoy Marathon Team organized a special running event. Throughout the day, participants completed laps around the Jamaica High School.

Race Format and Distances

To celebrate the anniversary, the Sri Chinmoy Marathon Team offered several distances, allowing runners of different abilities to take part comfortably.

Full Marathon

  • 30.5 laps around the Jamaica High School block
  • Total distance: 42.195 km (26.2 miles)

Half Marathon

  • 15 laps
  • Total distance: 20.74 km (12.89 miles)

Each lap around the Jamaica High School block measured approximately 1.383 km (0.859 miles). As a result, runners could easily track their progress while contributing laps to their chosen teams. Meanwhile, organizers recorded official finishing times for those participating in the marathon and half-marathon distances.

Marathon Results

The full marathon required 30.5 laps around the course, which tested both endurance and concentration. Nevertheless, the participants embraced the challenge with enthusiasm.

Top Marathon Finishers

  1. Boijayanti – 4:44:20
  2. Gesiane – 5:04:30
  3. Palash – 6:12:13

Half-Marathon Results

The half-marathon distance included 15 laps around the Jamaica High School block. Although shorter than the full marathon, the race still required strong focus and steady pacing.

Half-Marathon Finishers

  1. Keertivati – 2:11:20
  2. Harita – 3:15:15

Overall, the runners approached the distance with enthusiasm and a joyful spirit, contributing to the uplifting atmosphere of the anniversary celebration.

Team Results – Laps and Distance

One of the highlights of the event was the team lap competition. Participants could dedicate their completed laps to a specific team, creating a sense of shared purpose and friendly rivalry throughout the day.

With each lap measuring 1.383 km (0.859 miles), the combined effort of the teams covered an impressive total distance.

Team

Laps

Distance (km)

Distance (miles)

Annam Brahma

94

130.04 km

80.80 mi

Divine Robe Supreme

67

92.69 km

57.59 mi

Panorama

36

49.80 km

30.95 mi

Oneness-Heart Centre

21

29.05 km

18.05 mi

Smile of the Beyond

13

17.98 km

11.17 mi

Guru Health Foods

11

15.22 km

9.46 mi

Guru Stationery

4

5.53 km

3.44 mi

Total Distance Completed

Participants collectively completed 246 laps, covering a remarkable total of 340.33 km (211.46 miles)

These laps included marathon runners, half-marathon participants, and runners from the weekly Saturday 2-mile race. In addition, many visitors came in the morning simply to offer several laps in celebration of Sri Chinmoy’s first marathon.

Therefore, the combined effort reflected a beautiful spirit of unity and shared inspiration.

A Remarkable Running Achievement

Sri Chinmoy’s running journey developed with surprising speed after his first marathon.

Only three weeks later, on 25 March 1979, he ran his second marathon — the Heart-Watchers Marathon in Toledo, Ohio. Even more remarkably, he improved his performance dramatically.

Sri Chinmoy reduced his marathon time by 36 minutes, thereby breaking the four-hour barrier at the age of 47.

During 1979 alone, he completed seven marathons in nine months. Consequently, his running became a powerful demonstration of his philosophy of self-transcendence — the idea that human beings can continually surpass their previous limits.

Explore More

For more information about sports events, visit the official website: www.srichinmoyraces.org.
To learn more about Sri Chinmoy, please visit: www.srichinmoy.org.

 

I Love Singing #244: Sri Chinmoy Songs sung by Purnakama

Posted on by Yatkara

This week features four uplifting Sri Chinmoy Bengali songs from the Alpha and Omega 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 songs can add a soft, elevating joy to your week.

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

Songs

  • Abani Bakke Eseche
  • Parichoy Mor Prabhu Barabhoy Mor
  • Joy… Taba Joy Mama Antara Prabhu Amare
  • Kabhu Amai Dakona Hai Kabhu Amai

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:

Track1
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Track3
Track4
Song Scores

 

Lyrics:

1. Abani Bakke Eseche

Abani bakke eseche jahara gahite mayer joy
Tara shudhu pare danite moder bidhatar parichoy

– Sri Chinmoy, ‘Alpha and Omega’ songbook


2. Parichoy Mor Prabhu Barabhoy Mor

Parichoy mor prabhu barabhoy mor dhrubha parichoy
Majhare tahar prati pale pale gahi bidhatar joy

– Sri Chinmoy, ‘Alpha and Omega’ songbook


3. Joy… Taba Joy Mama Antara Prabhu Amare

Joy joy joy joy taba joy mama antara prabhu
Amare chariya nimesher tare jeyona kotha kabhu

– Sri Chinmoy, ‘Alpha and Omega’ songbook


4. Kabhu Amai Dakona Hai Kabhu Amai

Kabhu amai dakona hai kabhu amai dakona
Kabhu amai tomar paye rakhona hai rakhona

– Sri Chinmoy, ‘Alpha and Omega’ 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.

© 2026 Sri Chinmoy Centre

Video #344: Close Spiritual Transformation Gap Now | Spirit Matters #33

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The latest Spirit Matters episode tackles a pressing question for today’s spiritual seekers: Why do we keep consuming more spiritual content yet feel like we’re not actually changing? This episode explores the Spiritual Transformation Gap — the disconnect between intellectual knowledge and genuine inner becoming. Hosts Abhinabha and Vajin, long-time students of Sri Chinmoy, guide listeners toward a heart-centered, practice-driven approach that leads to real fulfillment.

Spirit Matters serves modern seekers who feel stuck in routines or overwhelmed by information. Instead of quick fixes, it emphasizes integration: turning insights into daily lived experience. The result? A shift from content consumption to conscious, transformative living.

The Core Problem: Knowledge Without Transformation

Modern spirituality often becomes content-driven. Seekers binge podcasts, scroll reels, read books, and follow multiple teachers — yet peace, grounding, and fulfillment remain elusive. They accumulate facts but miss embodiment.

The hosts share a powerful analogy: A seeker versed in scriptures approaches a master, only to be turned away because his mind is too full. True wisdom requires emptying, unlearning, and practicing. Without this, knowledge stays theoretical — like reading a map without walking the path or studying sheet music without playing the instrument.

This gap explains widespread stagnation. The episode urges shifting focus to spiritual integration, where daily actions reflect inner truths.

Embodying Spiritual Knowledge Through Lived Experience

A key takeaway: Transformation happens through embodiment. Spiritual qualities like humility, gratitude, or awareness must become tools in real-life situations — not just concepts.

Start small: Practice conscious walking, mindful breathing, or responding with patience in stress. Build capacity gradually. The hosts stress humility in self-assessment: Acknowledge current limits before aiming higher. This prevents frustration and fosters steady progress.

Failing upwards is celebrated — repeated attempts amid distractions or reactions build resilience, much like a child learning to walk. Persistence turns failures into growth.

Avoiding the Temptations of Guru-Hopping

Many seekers hop between gurus, practices, or teachings for novelty or quick enlightenment. This creates superficial engagement and scattered energy.

The episode uses the well-digging story: A man digs shallow wells everywhere but quits before reaching water. Deep transformation requires commitment to one path — often for years or a lifetime. Sticking allows digging profoundly into the heart.

The hosts, drawing from Sri Chinmoy’s path of the heart, encourage loyalty to a single teacher or practice for authentic depth.

Why Slow Reading Is Crucial for Spiritual Practice

Fast reading gathers information at the mind level but yields no lasting change. Slow, meditative reading absorbs the text’s energy at the heart level.

Abhinabha shares personal experience with Sri Chinmoy’s prayers: Repeated, slow immersion led to manifestation in daily life. This practice allows spiritual truths to permeate consciousness, turning words into living reality.

Listeners are encouraged to reread passages meditatively, letting insights unfold naturally over time.

Taking Responsibility: Lightening Your Inner Load

A profound insight: Willingly carrying the “heaviest load” — full responsibility for consciousness, actions, and intentions — ultimately lightens life. A story illustrates: Disciples carry bags; one with food (responsibility) finds it light, others with useless items struggle.

Embracing duties with awareness transforms burdens into sources of lightness and freedom.

Progress is measured by comparison to your past self, not others. Celebrate small wins and persistent effort.

Explore More 

For more information about events, visit the official website: www.srichinmoycentre.org.
To learn more about Sri Chinmoy, please visit: www.srichinmoy.org.