Video #338: Peace Swim 2026 Dubrovnik Anniversary

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In early January 2026, a group of about 30 dedicated students of Sri Chinmoy participated in a meaningful Peace Swim 2026 Dubrovnik Anniversary event. This swim honored the 40th anniversary of the very first Peace Swim, which took place in Hiroshima on January 1, 1986. That same year, the United Nations had proclaimed 1986 as the International Year of Peace. Consequently, the event carried deep historical and spiritual significance.

The Serene Setting at Sun Gardens Dubrovnik

Sri Chinmoy Peace Swim anniversary in Dubrovnik

Sun Gardens Dubrovnik offered the perfect setting for this meditative swim. It is a five-star beachfront resort in Orašac, only 11 km from Dubrovnik’s famous Old Town. The resort sits along the beautiful Adriatic coast. Guests enjoy wide views of the clear blue sea and distant Elaphiti Islands.

The grounds cover 22 hectares. They include lush Mediterranean gardens and tall pine trees. Terraced paths lead gently down to the water. This layout creates a calm, natural sanctuary.

The resort has a private pebble beach with very clear turquoise water. Participants walked straight to the shore. Gentle waves and fresh sea air added to the peaceful mood. Three outdoor pools, including a large infinity pool facing the ocean, completed the relaxing scene.

The Profound Message Behind the Peace Swim

Additionally, the swim was more than just exercise. It served as a living tribute to Sri Chinmoy’s vision of peace. Specifically, he taught that true peace begins within each individual and then radiates outward to the world. Therefore, by swimming together in silence and dedication, participants offered their efforts as prayers for global harmony and the end of conflict.

The video captures this essence beautifully. In particular, it includes a fascinating interview with Adhiratha, a long-time student of Sri Chinmoy and accomplished open-water swimmer. Furthermore, Adhiratha shares profound insights on the swim’s deeper message. He discusses its historical ties to the United Nations, as well as Sri Chinmoy’s enduring vision for peace through self-transcendence, inner harmony, and human oneness.

A Legacy of Peace Through Action

Over the years, Sri Chinmoy inspired countless initiatives like this. For example, starting in 1986 during the UN’s Year of Peace, swims were held in various locations worldwide. Since then, the tradition has continued through events such as English Channel crossings, Manhattan island circumnavigations, and lake swims—all dedicated to peace themes.

In addition, Adhiratha’s own journey reflects this legacy. As one of the early swimmers for the Sri Chinmoy Marathon Team, he crossed the English Channel in 1985 and participated in multiple peace swims. Thus, his interview adds personal depth, showing how these physical challenges foster spiritual growth and contribute to world peace.

Continuing the Tradition of Oneness

Ultimately, events like the Peace Swim 2026 Dubrovnik Anniversary remind us that peace is an active pursuit. By participating, individuals transcend personal limitations while aspiring for collective harmony. In this way, Sri Chinmoy’s philosophy lives on vibrantly through these symbolic acts.

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I Love Singing #239: 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

  • Raje Raje Tomar Charan Amar Hiyai Raje
  • Majhe Majhe Tomar Katha Shuni Ami Mago
  • Jago.. Amar Parane Antaratama Karogo
  • Manorama Hok Bhitar Jiban Bahir Jiban

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. Raje Raje Tomar Charan Amar Hiyai Raje

Raje raje tomar charan amar hiyai raje
Raje raje tomar kripa bishwa sabha majhe

– Sri Chinmoy, ‘Alpha and Omega’ songbook


2. Majhe Majhe Tomar Katha Shuni Ami Mago

Majhe majhe tomar katha shuni ami mago
Taito tumi majhe majhe amar hiyai jago

– Sri Chinmoy, ‘Alpha and Omega’ songbook


3. Jago.. Amar Parane Antaratama Karogo

Jago jago jago amar parane antaratama
Karogo amar jiban khanire madhu manorama

– Sri Chinmoy, ‘Alpha and Omega’ songbook


4. Manorama Hok Bhitar Jiban Bahir Jiban

Manorama hok bhitar jiban bahir jiban mor
Bhitare bahire rakhibona kabhu agyanatar ghor

– 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

News #105: Meditative Christmas Concert Zürich | Mountain Silence

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Mountain Silence ensemble performing at Meditative Christmas Concert Zürich

Meditative Christmas Concert Zürich – Highlights

Meditative Christmas Concert Zürich took place on Sunday, 21 December at Kulturhaus Helferei in Zürich. Nearly 80 people gathered for an intimate evening of meditative music and quiet reflection. Throughout the evening, the atmosphere remained calm and attentive. The audience listened closely, allowing the music to unfold naturally. As a result, the concert created a shared sense of stillness and presence.

At the heart of the program was the Mountain Silence ensemble. The group performed compositions by Sri Chinmoy, whose spiritual music is known for its melodic simplicity and contemplative depth. The music invited listeners inward. The ensemble combined flute, viola, violin, metallophone, guitar, and Indian harmonium. Step by step, the music encouraged reflection, inner quiet, and peace.

About Mountain Silence

Mountain Silence is an ensemble rooted in the spiritual music tradition of Sri Chinmoy. He was an influential teacher and composer whose works often unite mantra, melody, and meditation. For many years, the group has shared this music with audiences across Europe.

The ensemble brings together musicians from Switzerland and other countries. Their instrumentation includes voice, strings, harmonium, and melodic percussion. Because of this combination, their concerts feel both meditative and deeply resonant.

Why the Meditative Christmas Concert Zürich Matters

A Meditative Christmas Concert Zürich is more than a seasonal cultural event. It creates a space where music becomes a bridge between inner practice and shared experience. Especially during the busy holiday period, such an evening offers a rare moment of pause, listeners can reconnect with stillness. Many listeners left the concert with a renewed sense of calm. 

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Video #337: How to Decode Your Dreams | Spirit Matters, Episode 30

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Discover how to decode your dreams and unlock their sacred, symbolic messages. For instance, you don’t need generic dream interpretation books or websites. In this episode of Spirit Matters, hosts Vajin and Abhinabha explain that the true answers lie within you. Therefore, you simply need to open the right inner doors through meditation and self-awareness. Additionally, drawing from over 25 years of practice under Sri Chinmoy, they provide practical, no-nonsense guidance for modern spiritual seekers.

Dreams are not random. Instead, they act as messengers from higher realms. As a result, they carry profound insights for growth and transformation. Moreover, the episode stresses tuning into your inner self. This allows intuitive interpretation of symbols, rather than relying on external sources. For example, combining meditation with dream recall helps you access deeper meanings. Consequently, you can apply these insights to daily life.

How to Decode Your Dreams Using Meditation

One major takeaway is how to decode your dreams through meditation. For instance, upon waking, meditate by focusing on the base of the neck or spine. This enhances recall and clarity. In addition, the technique quiets the mind. Therefore, symbolic language emerges naturally.

The hosts explain that dreams use metaphors from various planes—mental, vital, or psychic. Meditation, however, serves as the key to objective deciphering. They also share personal stories. For example, Abhinabha recalls a powerful “big dream” with Sri Chinmoy. This resolved inner suffering and strengthened his spiritual commitment. Similarly, Vajin describes recurring dreams with a crocodile. It symbolized unchecked lower forces. As a result, this led to better integration of body, vital, mind, heart, and soul.

What Are ‘Big Dreams’ and How Can They Change Your Life?

Big dreams are rare and transformative. Unlike ordinary ones, they go beyond daily processing. For instance, they reveal profound truths and can shift your life direction. Moreover, these dreams carry archetypal or soul-level messages. They are often predictive, compensatory, or healing.

The hosts explore viewing dreams through multiple lenses: objective (external events), subjective (personal symbols), and archetypal (universal patterns). Additionally, they address nightmares. These illuminate unintegrated darkness. However, you can prevent them with protective practices, such as pre-bed meditation on the navel chakra.

Maintaining Inspiration After a Meditation Retreat

The episode also covers sustaining inspiration after retreats – a common challenge. For example, create distraction-free routines, like no phones in the bedroom. In addition, build community accountability. Moreover, commit to consistent short daily meditations instead of sporadic long ones.

Retreat highs often fade without integration. Therefore, aspiration – the inner burning desire for growth – keeps the flame alive. This episode blends Sri Chinmoy’s ancient wisdom with modern life. It covers dream origins from higher realms, the soul’s protective role, and using dreams for personal evolution.

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Video #336: Pavaka’s Group – Plovdiv Meditation Concert | Sri Chinmoy Music

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Enjoy this complete concert by Pavaka’s Group. It was recorded live during their Balkan Tour 2025. The event took place on 28 October 2025 in Plovdiv, Bulgaria – the second stop on their five-city journey.

A Sacred Space Across Centuries

The venue sits on the site of a 4th-century basilica. Today, a modern building protects its beautiful ancient mosaics. This timeless atmosphere perfectly matched the meditative music.

The Musicians

Pavaka’s Group brings together devoted players from Canada, Serbia, Austria and other countries. In Plovdiv, the lineup was (left to right): Natabara, Parichayaka, Pavaka, Ilija and Caslav. They played gentle guitars, flowing bass, soft percussion and harmonious voices.

The Melodies: A Journey of the Soul

Each piece gently invites the soul inward, with poetic subtitles that evoke their deeper spiritual essence:

  • Kalpana
  • Dao More Prabhu
  • Akarane Prabhu
  • Dur Asimer
  • Ekla Chalar
  • Chanting of AUM
  • Everest Aspiration
  • In Search of Light & Nachte Habe Alor Deshe
  • Nil Baridhir

In keeping with tradition, the audience held silence throughout, offering applause only at the close — a shared stillness that let the music touch deeper layers of the heart. Musicians, technicians, and hosts volunteered freely; the concert was a loving gift from the local Sri Chinmoy Meditation Centre.

Sri Chinmoy on the Power of Soulful Music

Sri Chinmoy expressed this magic so simply yet profoundly:

When we listen to soulful music, or when we ourselves play soulful music, immediately our inner existence climbs up high, higher, highest… Soulful music is the music that wants to eventually transform our consciousness. It carries us into the Universal Consciousness and makes us feel that we are in tune with the highest, with the deepest, with the farthest.

– Sri Chinmoy. God the Supreme Musician (1976)

Find a quiet moment and let these melodies carry you gently home to your own inner light.

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