I love Singing – Songs by Sri Chinmoy

Welcome everyone to “I Love Singing – Songs by Sri Chinmoy”.

Each week you will find a new selection of three to five of Guru’s songs added to this page.  The selection will include the words, sheet music and an audio recording for you to sing along with.

Quotes by Guru about singing his songs.

Singing is a form of meditation. If you cannot carry a tune, no harm. Then you will not sing in public. But certainly you can sing when you are alone. 

 

The Supreme is not going to give you a bad mark if you cannot carry a tune. As long as you sing soulfully, the Supreme will be extremely pleased. Tagore once wrote in a poem, “You gave the bird a voice. To me you have not given a voice, but still I am singing.” When you do not have something, and still you are offering it to God, God is very pleased with you. So try to sing in your own way. Even if the tune is wrong, if you sing soulfully, it is a real form of meditation.

Sri Chinmoy, God the Supreme Musician, Agni Press, 1976

If you are singing soulfully and devotedly, and if you feel at every moment that you are offering a flower of gratitude to the Supreme inside yourself, then you are bound to feel your soul. You have to feel that you have within yourself an endless supply of gratitude-flowers, and that at each second you are offering gratitude. If you can feel this, then you are bound to see the soul, feel the soul and grow into the soul’s light and reality while singing and chanting.

Sri Chinmoy, Life-enquiry and self-discovery, Agni Press, 1974

 

I Love Singing #258: 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

  • Eso Dibakara
  • O Daylight Sun
  • Sabare Tushite Tomare Dakite Tomare
  • To Please Everybody

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. Eso Dibakara

Eso dibakara
Eso nishakara
Eso ambara eso

Translation:

O daylight sun,
O night-light moon,
O sky, come to me.

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


2. O Daylight Sun

O daylight sun,
O night-light moon,
O sky, come to me.

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


3. Sabare Tushite Tomare Dakite Tomare

Sabare tushite tomare dakite
Tomare pujite habe

Translation:

To please everybody, I must invoke You,
I must worship You.

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


4. To Please Everybody

To please everybody, I must invoke You,
I must worship You.

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.

© 2026 Sri Chinmoy Centre

O My Heart #24: Sri Chinmoy Songs sung by Tanima

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

  • Bahire Amar Anek Arati
  • Bajaye Mor Hriday Bina
  • Balite Parina Chalite Parina

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. Bahire Amar Anek Arati

Bahire amar anek arati bhitare kebal shanti
Bahir amai karechhe pagal bhitar bhengechhe bhranti
Dhwangsa duar khule diye jai bahir asiya kachhe
Bhitare amar chira sundara chira ananta nache

Translation:

Many foes have I without;
Within, only Peace.
The outer world has turned me mad.
The inner world has smashed
     the mountain of my errors.
The outer world, coming near me,
     has opened the door of destruction.
In my inner world, the ever-beautiful,
     the Eternal Infinite, is dancing.

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


2. Bajaye Mor Hriday Bina

Bajaye mor hriday bina
Karbo tomar chitta joy
Tomar khamai mukti pabe
Jiban maran bhoy

Translation:

Playing my heart-violin,
I shall conquer Your Heart.
In Your Forgiveness,
I shall achieve liberation
From my fear of life and fear of death.

– Sri Chinmoy, ‘Asha Phul, Part 2’ songbook


3. Balite Parina Chalite Parina

Balite parina chalite parina
Bina taba barabhoy
Pratidane mago eshana kebal
Joy hok taba joy

Translation:

I cannot speak, I cannot walk
Without Your Compassion.
In return, Mother Divine,
My only aspiration is to sing
Your Victory-Song.

– Sri Chinmoy, ‘Eso Eso Prabhu, Part 1’ 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

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.

© 2026 Sri Chinmoy Centre

O My Heart #23: Sri Chinmoy Songs sung by Tanima

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

  • Asimer Hasi Sasimer Biraje Japaner E
  • Atit Pichhe Atit Michhe Egiye Chal Egiye
  • Badala Nabhe Madala Baje
  • Bahir Haite Antar Mukhe

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. Asimer Hasi Sasimer Biraje Japaner E

Asimer hasi sasimer biraje
Japaner e mahadan
Tai je abani ananda chite
Japaner gahe guna gan

– Sri Chinmoy, ‘Japan: The Morning Sun of the World’ songbook


2. Atit Pichhe Atit Michhe Egiye Chal Egiye

Atit pichhe atat michhe
Egiye chal egiye chal
Dub diye dekh phute ache
Hridaye tor sahasradal

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


3. Badala Nabhe Madala Baje

Badala nabhe
Madala baje
Pagal halo hiya hiya

Translation:

My heart is now enjoying
A God-intoxicated insanity
Because of the sound of wild thunder
And the charming kettledrum of the blue-vast sky.

– Sri Chinmoy, ‘One Thousand Lotus Petals, Part 2’ songbook


4. Bahir Haite Antar Mukhe

Bahir haite antar mukhe
Phiraye niyechho pran
Bare bare tumi apanar hate
Diyechho kripar dan

Translation:

From the outer life
You have brought my heart
Back into its own home.
With Your own Hand,
Time and again,
Unconditionally, You are granting me
Your Compassion-Boons.

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

I Love Singing #256: 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

  • 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.

© 2026 Sri Chinmoy Centre

O My Heart #22: Sri Chinmoy Songs sung by Tanima

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

  • Asha Niye Asi Bhabe
  • Asha Tarir Pichhe
  • Ashar Mita
  • Ashar Sathe Asha Haye

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. Asha Niye Asi Bhabe

Asha niye asi bhabe
Asha diye chale jai
Purnata maha bani
Hetha nai hotha nai

Translation:

I came into the world with hope.
I am on my way to the other world
Leaving behind me my hope.
Fulfilment-message is not to be found
In any part of the world.

– Sri Chinmoy, ‘Bela Chale Jai’ songbook


2. Asha Tarir Pichhe

Asha tarir pichhe pichhe
Chhuti ami nayan nire
Ei jibane shanti sudha
Pabi ki hai phire

Translation:

With my tearful eyes,
Speedily I am following
The hope-boat.
Will I ever get back
In this life-time
My long-lost Nectar-Peace?

– Sri Chinmoy, ‘Journey’s Goal, Part 12a’ songbook


3. Ashar Mita

Ashar mita trishar pita
Tomar charan tale
Harabo mor dibanishi
Samarpaner bale

Translation:

O Friend of my hope,
O Father of my aspiration-thirst,
At Your Feet I shall lose
My days and nights
With my surrender-strength.

– Sri Chinmoy, ‘Bela Chale Jai’ songbook


4. Ashar Sathe Asha Haye

Ashar sathe asha haye
Jegechhe mor pran
Asim sathe gaibo ami
Asimatar gan

Translation:

I have established
My oneness-life with hope,
And thus I have awakened
My human heart.
I shall become one with Infinity
And sing with Infinity
Infinity’s Song.

– Sri Chinmoy, ‘Journey’s Goal, Part 12a’ 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 #21: Sri Chinmoy Songs sung by Tanima

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

  • Asha Diye Tumi Kena Dure Chale Jao
  • Asha Nadi Baye Jai
  • Asha Nadi Asha Nadi
  • Asha Nadi Chhute Chale Hangsare Bese

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. Asha Diye Tumi Kena Dure Chale Jao

Asha diye tumi kena dure chale jao
Ei pralobhane ananda bhuji pao

Translation:

O my sweet Lord,
You feed me with ceaseless hopes.
Yet why do You run away
Far, very far, from me?
Do You really get joy
From this Temptation-Play of Yours?

– Sri Chinmoy, ‘Journey’s Ecstasy’ songbook


2. Asha Nadi Baye Jai

Asha nadi baye jai asha nadi
Hasi parabar ajanar kole
Asha sathe ami kandi nirabadhi
Prabhu sathe nachi ananda dole

Translation:

Hope-river flows, hope-river flows.
In the lap of the unknown
Is the river of smile.
At every moment I cry and weep with hope;
Again, it is I who dance with my Lord
In the swing of delight.

– Sri Chinmoy, ‘Supreme, Teach Me How to Cry’ songbook


3. Asha Nadi Asha Nadi

Asha nadi asha nadi
Dure dure bahu dure
Ajanar shesh simanai
Niye chalo more

Translation:

O Hope-River,
Carry me to the ultimate Beyond
Of Infinity Unknown.

– Sri Chinmoy, ‘Garden of Love-Light, part 1’ songbook


4. Asha Nadi Chhute Chale Hangsare Bese

Asha nadi chhute chale
Hangsare bese bhalo
Tai mor man akashe
Nahi bhase megh kalo

– 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.

© 2026 Sri Chinmoy Centre

I Love Singing #255: 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

  • Nikhila Sharana Amiya Nayana
  • O World-Haven
  • Abanir Majhi Hiyaphulla Saji
  • O World-Pilot

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. Nikhila Sharana Amiya Nayana

Nikhila sharana amiya nayana
Amare bandhiya rakho

Translation:

O World-Haven, O Nectar-Eye,
Keep binding me.

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


2. O World-Haven

O World-Haven,
O Nectar-Eye,
Keep binding me.

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


3. Abanir Majhi Hiyaphulla Saji

Abanir majhi hiyaphulla saji
Tomare sanpinu tomare

Translation:

O World-Pilot,
My heart-basket-flowers
To You I offer, to You.

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


4. O World-Pilot

O World-Pilot,
My heart-basket-flowers
To You I offer, to You.

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.

© 2026 Sri Chinmoy Centre

O My Heart #20: Sri Chinmoy Songs sung by Tanima

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

  • Antare Mor Jyotir Plaban
  • Ar Sab Jai Jak
  • Ar Katokal Kandbo Mago
  • Arati Ghanta Bajabo

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. Antare Mor Jyotir Plaban

Antare mor jyotir plaban
Bahire mor alo
Jyotite aj dubiche pran
Kothao nai kalo
Jyoti dhyane achi tanmoy
Jyoti shudhu chira akkhoy
Jyotir jyoti tomai priya
Basi shudhui bhalo

Translation:

Within and without me is the flood of light.
Today darkness I see nowhere.
Eternity’s Light has become my very own
And this Eternity’s Light I love only.

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


2. Ar Sab Jai Jak

Ar sab jai jak ar sab jai jak
Sabiy chale jak
Prana pane satya nishtha
Nitya dhare thak

Translation:

Let everything else go,
Let everything else go.
Always hold fast to Truth
For your very existence-life.

– Sri Chinmoy, ‘Seventy Rosebuds’ songbook


3. Ar Katokal Kandbo Mago

Ar katokal kandbo mago ar katokal kandbo
Andhar ghare ekla base tomai bhalobasbo
Tumi jano gopan katha
Amar hiyar byakulata
Nitya kena kalo shaman
Prane amar kare dahan
Ar karona deri mago ar karona deri
Tumi amar bishwa mata Jishur jeman Meri

Translation:

How long more shall I cry, Mother?
How long shall I cry
In a dark room alone, loving You?
You know my secret thought.
You know my heart’s eagerness.
Why does dark death torture me every day?
How long will You delay, Mother?
     How long will You delay?As Jesus had Mary,
So are You my World-Mother.

– Sri Chinmoy, ‘Garden of Love-Light, part 1’ songbook


4. Arati Ghanta Bajabo

Arati ghanta bajabo
Bidhata bajabo

Translation:

I shall ring the bell
Of my soulful self-offering,
O my Lord Supreme.

– Sri Chinmoy, ‘Journey’s Goal, Part 10a’ 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

I Love Singing #254: 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

  • Bhitar Bahir Mitthya Prachir Nahi Pratiti Manab
  • Within and Without
  • Bhitare Eshana Shikha
  • Within, Aspiration-Flames

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. Bhitar Bahir Mitthya Prachir Nahi Pratiti Manab

Bhitar bahir mitthya prachir
Nahi pratiti manab badhir

Translation:

Within and without falsehood walks
And man on purpose hears not.

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


2. Within and Without

Within and without falsehood walks
And man on purpose hears not.

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


3. Bhitare Eshana Shikha

Bhitare eshana shikha
Bahire basana bal
Taito manab jatana

Translation:

Within aspiration-flames,
Without desire-forest.
Therefore, man is his agony.

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


4. Within, Aspiration-Flames

Within, aspiration-flames.
Without, desire-forest.
Therefore, man is his agony.

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

 

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