Video #323: Highlights of the Sri Chinmoy Self-Transcendence 3100 Mile Race 2025

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Overview of the Race

The Sri Chinmoy 3100 Mile Race 2025 featured ten remarkable runners. Together, they completed 30,419 miles in 52 days. This highlight video captures their extraordinary journey and showcases endurance, focus, and the philosophy of self-transcendence that defines this unique ultramarathon. Moreover, it provides viewers with an inspiring look at human determination.

The Course and Challenge

Runners navigated the 0.5488-mile loop in Queens, New York. Each lap tested both physical stamina and mental strength. In addition, the video shows small moments of rest, their strategies, and the constant effort required to cover nearly 60 miles per day. Meanwhile, viewers can see how each athlete manages fatigue and maintains pace over long hours.

Finish of Mahasatya in the 2025 Sri Chinmoy Self-Transcendence 3100 Mile Race, completing the course in Queens, New York

The Spirit of Self-Transcendence

This race is more than a test of endurance. It is also a path of personal growth. The video highlights the athletes’ discipline and spiritual focus. For example, runners encourage each other, reflect inwardly, and overcome fatigue. Through perseverance, they demonstrate human potential and inner strength.

Global Community and Inspiration

The Sri Chinmoy 3100 Mile Race 2025 attracts runners from around the world. As a result, the video shows athletes from diverse backgrounds united by a shared goal: surpassing their limits. Additionally, the footage conveys how the event inspires viewers to push beyond their own challenges. It is a celebration of commitment, courage, and the pursuit of higher consciousness.

Learn More and Explore Resources

To find out more, visit the official website: www.3100.srichinmoyraces.org. 
For more information about races, visit the official website: www.srichinmoyraces.org.
To learn more about Sri Chinmoy, please visit: www.srichinmoy.org.

 

 

News #79: Book Fair in Havlíčkův Brod

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Abhejali and Jana at Havlíčkův Brod Book Fair with Sri Chinmoy books, sharing his philosophy

In Havlíčkův Brod, Czech Republic, a vibrant book fair brought together visitors eager for ideas, inspiration, and culture. Among the exhibitors was the Madal Bal Publishing House, featuring the timeless books and heartfelt gifts of Sri Chinmoy. Attendees also had the opportunity to explore the deeper truths behind his teachings. As part of the fair program, Abhejali gave a talk on self-improvement, and Jana led a meditation workshop, creating a space where literature, inner growth, and community converged.

The Fair Experience

Visitors explored Sri Chinmoy’s books — from poetry to meditative guides — and discovered how his message of simplicity, sincerity, and self-transcendence remains relevant today. The lively yet peaceful setting reflected the spirit of his work: inviting, contemplative, and grounded in everyday life. Through reading, conversation, and meditation, attendees experienced not just a publisher’s stall, but a window into a philosophy of aspiration and transformation.

About Sri Chinmoy’s Books & Philosophy

Sri Chinmoy was a spiritual teacher, artist, musician, and athlete. His hundreds of books include Sport and Meditation and 222 Meditation Techniques, covering inner stillness, meditation, poetry, and philosophy. At the heart of his teachings is the idea that every human activity — sport, art, music, study, or service — can become a path of self-transcendence. His philosophy encourages moving beyond outer limitations toward inner freedom and expressing it in everyday life. Through his books, music, and workshops, readers can deepen their inner life and open their hearts.

Sharing the Teachings

The book fair highlighted Sri Chinmoy’s works in a public literary space, connecting culture and spirituality. Visitors encountered more than books on a shelf — they experienced a living philosophy of aspiration, peace, and service. The talk and meditation session offered a hands-on introduction to his teachings. 

More Information

For upcoming events and activities, visit www.srichinmoycentre.org.
To learn more about Sri Chinmoy and his life’s work, please visit www.srichinmoy.org.

News #78: Daily Mail Highlights the Sri Chinmoy 3100 Mile Race

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Andrea Marcato finishing the Sri Chinmoy 3100 Mile Race in Queens, New York

The Sri Chinmoy Self-Transcendence 3100 Mile Race has gained international attention through a feature in the Daily Mail, the world’s most visited English-language newspaper website, with over 218 million unique monthly visitors. The article explores the extraordinary journey of the race and emphasizes runners’ discipline, motivation, and the transformative power of self-transcendence.

The coverage includes interviews with notable participants such as Andrea Marcato, Harita Davies, and Alex Ramsey. They share their experiences and reflect on the inner meaning of the race. The athletes show that this event is not just a test of physical endurance. It is also a path toward spiritual growth and self-discovery. Moreover, the article captures how each runner draws strength from dedication and a quiet, determined spirit to transcend their limits.

The 3100 Mile Race challenges participants to complete 3100 miles in 52 days, averaging nearly 60 miles per day. Runners circle a 0.5488-mile loop in Queens, New York. Additionally, the race embodies Sri Chinmoy’s philosophy that true progress comes from inner transformation. Each lap is an opportunity to practice patience, discipline, and self-awareness.

The Daily Mail feature highlights the race’s global significance. People from many countries participate. They come together with a shared goal: to go beyond their limits. Furthermore, the article showcases personal stories that illustrate endurance, dedication, and the pursuit of higher consciousness. Readers get a sense of the mental and spiritual challenges involved, not just the physical ones.

Read the Full Article

Daily Mail – Sri Chinmoy 3100 Mile Race

More Information & Resources

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

Video #322: Dinesh Band Live in Dortmund 2025

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A soulful evening of meditative music unfolded in Dortmund as the Dinesh Band Live in Dortmund 2025 continued their Ecstase-Wonne Tour, dedicated to Sri Chinmoy. The concert combined heartfelt devotion, vibrant rhythm, and moments of deep silence — all expressing the beauty of the inner life.

A Night Filled with Inspiration

The audience gathered in quiet anticipation as the musicians took the stage. From the first soft notes, the hall filled with harmony and peace. The Dinesh Band Live in Dortmund 2025 performance let each melody unfold naturally, creating a gentle journey inward where music and meditation met. The warm acoustics of the venue made the evening both intimate and powerful.

Music That Brings Peace and Joy

The band blends classical Indian instruments with Western elements — guitar, sitar, tabla, harmonium, and soft vocals — creating a sound that feels both ancient and fresh. Their performance reminded everyone that Sri Chinmoy’s music, as presented in Dinesh Band Live in Dortmund 2025, is not just to be listened to but felt deeply. Each song carried a peaceful vibration that invited stillness, yet radiated joy and energy.

Part of a Larger Journey

The Dortmund concert was one of several stops on the 2025 Ecstase-Wonne Tour. The full tour included:

21 June – Berlin
22 June – Hamburg
23 June – Magdeburg
24 June – Osnabrück
26 June – Cologne
27 June – Dortmund
28 June – Heidelberg

Each city offered a unique audience and a special energy. Through each concert, the Dinesh Band Live in Dortmund 2025 show continued to spread the meditative and uplifting qualities of Sri Chinmoy’s music to audiences across Germany.

Dinesh Band practicing in Dortmund 2025 – Music of Sri Chinmoy rehearsal

The Heart of Sri Chinmoy’s Music

Sri Chinmoy often said that music is “the universal language of the heart.” His compositions express the beauty of silence, the strength of peace, and the joy of divine love. By performing them in Dinesh Band Live in Dortmund 2025, the band brings this philosophy to life. Every note, rhythm, and melody invites listeners to experience inner calm and spiritual uplift.

Learn More and Stay Connected

Explore more about this concert and similar events:

See earlier Dinesh Band posts on Inspiration Heart World: July 13 & 14, 2025.

Week 227: I Love Singing

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Songs:

– Ashar Pathe Chalbo Ami
– Along the Path of Hope
– Maner Bane Kantar Sane
– In the Mind-Forest

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. Ashar Pathe Chalbo Ami

Ashar pathe chalbo ami ashar pathe

Translation:

Along the path of hope
I shall walk.
– Sri Chinmoy, ‘I Implore Your Compassion-Light’ songbook


2. Along the Path of Hope

Along the path of hope
I shall walk.
– Sri Chinmoy, ‘I Implore Your Compassion-Light’ songbook


3. Maner Bane Kantar Sane

Maner bane
Kantar sane
Thakbona ar thakbona

Translation:

In the mind-forest, with thorns,
I shall no more live, no more.
– Sri Chinmoy, ‘I Implore Your Compassion-Light’ songbook


4. In the Mind-Forest

In the mind-forest, with thorns,
I shall no more live, no more.
– Sri Chinmoy, ‘I Implore Your Compassion-Light’ 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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