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News #4: Borough President Richards at Sri Chinmoy Art Exhibit

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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

 

News #3: Queens Borough President Awards Citation of Honor to Sri Chinmoy Centre

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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

 

Week 189: I Love Singing

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Songs:

– Nayan Mudile Dekha Dao More
– When I Close My Eyes
– Baroi Madhur Kalpana
– Sweet, Very Sweet

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:

Track 1
Track 2
Track 3
Track 4
Song Scores

 

Lyrics:

1. Nayan Mudile Dekha Dao More

Nayan mudile dekha dao more
Nayan khulile nimeshe lukao
Keno prabhu keno

Translation:

When I close my eyes,
You come and stand before me.
When I open my eyes,
Immediately You hide.
Why, my Lord, why?
– Sri Chinmoy, ‘Amare Karogo Tomar Apan’ songbook


2. When I Close My Eyes

When I close my eyes,
You come and stand before me.
When I open my eyes,
Immediately You hide.
Why, my Lord, why?
– Sri Chinmoy, ‘Amare Karogo Tomar Apan’ songbook


3. Baroi Madhur Kalpana

Baroi madhur kalpana
Baroi nithur bastab
Ei kathati jante perechi

Translation:

Sweet, very sweet, imagination.
Cruel, very cruel, reality.
This I have known all along.
– Sri Chinmoy, ‘Amare Karogo Tomar Apan’ songbook


4. Sweet, Very Sweet

Sweet, very sweet, imagination.
Cruel, very cruel, reality.
This I have known all along.
– Sri Chinmoy, ‘Amare Karogo Tomar Apan’ 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.

© 2024 Sri Chinmoy Centre

 

News #2: Sri Chinmoy Art & 3100 Race Movie Featured at Mate Festival, Portugal

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From October 19th to 22nd, Coimbra, Portugal, hosted Mate, an international festival celebrating art, education, and technology. Two projects from the Sri Chinmoy Centre were voted on by the public and subsequently chosen by the jury to be showcased: a Jharna-Kala art presentation and the premiere of the film 3100: Run and Become.

This event has opened exciting opportunities for 2025, including Jharna-Kala exhibitions from February to June and screenings of the film in three additional cities. Our heartfelt gratitude to everyone involved and most of all to our beloved Guru.

To find out more about Sri Chinmoy, please visit the official website: www.srichinmoy.org

Video #242: Blue Flower – concert in Ljubljana, Slovenia | September 2024

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Blue Flower is an international female group that arranges and performs beautiful melodies composed by Sri Chinmoy. The group originated in Novi Sad, Serbia in 1998 with 4 members. Over the years Blue Flower grew to have 15 members from 6 different countries.

Blue Flower is performing 14 songs composed by Sri Chinmoy in a beautiful parish church John the Baptist in Ljubljana, Slovenia on 19 September 2024.

Songs in this video:
1. Awake, Awake
2. Jiban Rather
3. Khulte Habe
4. He Paramesh
5. I Sing Through My Heart-Tears
6. Jharna Kala Oishi Manjula
7. Basana Niye Maner Bane
8. Urdhe Akashe
9. Bhitar Jibane Prashanti Parabar
10. Nirab Amai Karo Prabhu
11. Maner Bane Hiya Kusum Phutena
12. Tomar Amar Majhkhane
13. Sakaler Prane / In All Hearts
14. Peace Reveals

“Awake, awake,
O sun, O moon and stars.
Awake in my heart-citadel
And wipe the flow of my tears.”
Sri Chinmoy

Special thanks:

  • Video: Sandro Zincarini
  • Sound: Komal Berg

Discover more music from Blue Flower Group here: fanlink.tv/i8em
To find out more about Sri Chinmoy, please visit the official website: www.srichinmoy.org

 

Video #241: Vote for Lucas: IJA Best Juggler Nominee

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Lucas has been nominated for Best Juggler of the Year by the International Jugglers Association (IJA). This video was chosen for their YouTube channel. Liking and commenting on this video, along with doing the same on his Instagram account, can help boost his chances of winning this prestigious title.

Watch, subscribe and comment:

About: The International Jugglers’ Association (IJA), with millions of members worldwide and half a million new members joining annually, hosts numerous conventions globally each year. In this modern era, where videos have gained immense popularity, they had thousands of submissions to choose from but awarded this particular video by Lucas, which features a poem by Sri Chinmoy. This recognition is especially meaningful because juggling is a part of his spiritual practice, and Sri Chinmoy himself juggled, even creating the Madal Circus, which often included juggling.

To find out more about Sri Chinmoy, please visit the official website: www.srichinmoy.org

News #1. Madal Bal’s Record Success at Havlíčkův Brod Book Fair!

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At the beginning of October, the Havlíčkův Brod Book Fair in Czech Republic attracted approximately 14,000 visitors over its two-day event. Madal Bal Publishing was among the exhibitors, offering a selection of Guru’s books, aphorism cards, and various gift items featuring Guru’s quotes. Through Guru’s immense Grace, this year’s sales were record-breaking once again! Additionally, hundreds of visitors left with a card bearing one of Guru’s quotes, tucked into their pockets or wallets.

Notably, the Madal Bal stand welcomed Senate Chairman Miloš Zapletal and the Mayor of Havlíčkův Brod, Zbyněk Stejskal, both of whom received the book Until the Water Runs Out by Abhejali as a gift. Miloš even posted a photo with Abhejali on his social media.

To find out more about Sri Chinmoy, please visit the official website: www.srichinmoy.org

Week 188: I Love Singing

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Songs:

– Pujite Tomai Diyecho Khamata
– You Have Given Me the Capacity
– Tomar Asim Khamar Bale
– My Life Is Still Alive

Enjoy singing along with the audio recordings. These songs are composed by Sri Chinmoy and performed by his disciple Pavaka. Please click the links below to listen to or download the audio and song scores:

Track 1
Track 2
Track 3
Track 4
Song Scores

 

Lyrics:

1. Pujite Tomai Diyecho Khamata

Pujite tomai diyecho khamata
Tushite ebar dao go

Translation:

You have given me the capacity to worship You.
Now do give me the capacity to satisfy You.
– Sri Chinmoy, ‘Amare Karogo Tomar Apan’ songbook


2. You Have Given Me the Capacity

You have given me
The capacity to worship You.
Now do give me
The capacity to satisfy You.
– Sri Chinmoy, ‘Amare Karogo Tomar Apan’ songbook


3. Tomar Asim Khamar Bale

Tomar asim khamar bale
Jiban amar benche ache

Translation:

My life is still alive
Because of Your Infinity’s
Forgiveness-power.
– Sri Chinmoy, ‘Amare Karogo Tomar Apan’ songbook


4. My Life Is Still Alive

My life is still alive
Because of Your Infinity’s
Forgiveness-Power.
– Sri Chinmoy, ‘Amare Karogo Tomar Apan’ 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.

© 2024 Sri Chinmoy Centre

 

Video #240: 3100-Mile Race Highlights from 2024

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The 2024 edition of the Sri Chinmoy Self-Transcendence Race saw Andrea Marcato win his 5th consecutive race in a time of – 43 days +03:04:06. The race, inspired by Sri Chinmoy, encompasses many unique stories of Self-Transcendence. This video gives a glimpse into some of the amazing performances and journeys of self-transcendence in this year’s race.

Special thanks:

  • Video: Tejvan, Padyatra, Utpal
  • Music: Parichayaka, Blue Flower
  • Photos:  Maral, Dhanu, Pulak, Adarini + Sri Chinmoy Centre Photographers
  • Video Editor: Tejvan

For photos, checkout: www.srichinmoyultraphoto.com.

To find out more, visit the official website: www.3100.srichinmoyraces.org. 

 

 

Week 187: I Love Singing

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Songs:

– Ashru Sagare Dube Jao Tumi
– You Dive into the Sea of Sorrows
– Ganer Deshe Hese Hese
– Smiling, I Sing And Sing

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:

Track 1
Track 2
Track 3
Track 4
Song Scores

 

Lyrics:

1. Ashru Sagare Dube Jao Tumi

Ashru sagare dube jao tumi
Bhoye bhoye jabe asi

Translation:

You dive into the sea of sorrows
When I fearfully come to You.
– Sri Chinmoy, ‘Amare Karogo Tomar Apan’ songbook


2. You Dive into the Sea of Sorrows

You dive into the sea of sorrows
When I fearfully come to You.
– Sri Chinmoy, ‘Amare Karogo Tomar Apan’ songbook


3. Ganer Deshe Hese Hese

Ganer deshe hese hese
Gan geye jai ganer rajer samukhe

Translation:

Smiling, I sing and sing my songs
In the clime of songs before the King of songs.
– Sri Chinmoy, ‘Amare Karogo Tomar Apan’ songbook


4. Smiling, I Sing And Sing

Smiling, I sing and sing my songs
In the clime of songs
Before the King of songs.
– Sri Chinmoy, ‘Amare Karogo Tomar Apan’ 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.

© 2024 Sri Chinmoy Centre