Week 228: I Love Singing

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This week features four inspiring Sri Chinmoy songs. All songs were composed by Sri Chinmoy and beautifully performed by his disciple Purnakama. You can listen to the recordings or download the song scores below.

Songs:

  • Janma Dibas Shapath Harash Ek Ek
  • Birthday and Promise-Ecstasy
  • Jug Jug Dhari Hiyar Bhakati
  • Eternally Devotion-Heart

Enjoy singing along and feeling the soulful message in these Sri Chinmoy songs.

Track 1
Track 2
Track 3
Track 4
Song Scores

 

Lyrics:


1. Janma Dibas Shapath Harash Ek Ek

Janma dibas shapath harash ek ek

Translation:

Birthday and promise-ecstasy – one, one.
– Sri Chinmoy, ‘I Implore Your Compassion-Light’ songbook


2. Birthday and Promise-Ecstasy

Birthday and promise-ecstasy – one, one.
– Sri Chinmoy, ‘I Implore Your Compassion-Light’ songbook


3. Jug Jug Dhari Hiyar Bhakati

Jug jug dhari hiyar bhakati
Jibana shakati ek sathe chale

Translation:

Eternally
Devotion-heart, power-life
Together move on.
– Sri Chinmoy, ‘I Implore Your Compassion-Light’ songbook


4. Eternally Devotion-Heart

Eternally
Devotion-heart, power-life
Together move on.
– 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.

© 2025 Sri Chinmoy Centre

News #80: Sri Chinmoy Mara-Fun Relays, Centennial Park, Sydney, Australia

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Runners at the Sri Chinmoy Mara-Fun Relays 2025

Event Overview

On Sunday, 19 October 2025, the Sri Chinmoy Mara-Fun Relays returned to Centennial Park, Sydney, offering runners a unique opportunity to complete a marathon distance in a friendly, community-focused environment. Participants ran solo or formed relay teams of 2 to 4 members, each covering a 4 km loop through the picturesque southwestern precinct of Centennial Park. The inclusive format encouraged camaraderie, teamwork, and a supportive atmosphere for runners of all levels.

Scenic Course and Support

The course featured ponds, groves, and open parklands, providing a refreshing backdrop. Relay teams exchanged the baton at the end of each loop. Refreshment stations every 2 km supplied water, sports drinks, and fruit to keep runners energized throughout the event.

Solo and Relay Highlights

In the solo marathon category, Billy Hosni finished first with 3:10:40, followed by Felix Lewis (3:17:35) and Matthew Arnold (3:21:25). Peter Trumper led the M60-69 age group (4:14:32), ahead of Rick Patzold (4:46:57), while Carlos Garcia Velasquez won the M50-59 category (5:31:57). Relay teams of all ages delivered outstanding performances, creating a memorable and supportive event.

Spirit of the Event

The Sri Chinmoy Mara-Fun Relays exemplify self-transcendence through running, blending physical endurance, camaraderie, and joyful participation. Each runner, solo or in a team, contributed to the event’s uplifting energy and community spirit.

Full Race Results

Event Photos

Relive the race and the festive atmosphere through the official Sri Chinmoy Mara-Fun Relays 2025 Photo Gallery

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Video #325: Grow Through Intuition | Ancient Wisdom Thoughts Podcast, Episode 26

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The Ancient Wisdom Thoughts Podcast explores intuition as a universal spiritual experience in Episode 26, Grow Through Intuition. Hosts Abhinabha and Vajin discuss how intuition can guide decision-making, connect us with higher consciousness, and enhance our spiritual journey. This episode offers practical insights, personal stories, and meditative practices to help you grow through intuition in daily life.

The hosts emphasize that intuition is not just a feeling but a powerful spiritual guide. By practicing meditation and aspiration, anyone can strengthen this innate ability. Moreover, growing through intuition helps distinguish gut instincts from doubts or fears, leading to better clarity in decisions.

Throughout the episode, Abhinabha and Vajin share examples of intuition in action, drawing from both personal experiences and scientific perspectives. They explain how intuition links to higher consciousness and even the Akashic records, revealing a deeper spiritual connection. Consequently, listeners learn practical ways to apply these insights in everyday life.

Aspiration, they note, is key. When combined with spiritual practice, it unlocks the ability to trust your inner guidance. The episode encourages reflection, exploration, and mindful observation of the subtle signals your intuition provides.

Key Insights from the Episode

  • Intuition is a universal spiritual experience accessible to everyone.
  • Trusting your intuition can save time and effort in decision-making.
  • The first choice or feeling often represents your best intuitive guidance.
  • Meditation and spiritual practices enhance intuitive abilities.
  • Intuition is linked to higher consciousness and cosmic harmony.
  • Aspiration is essential for developing intuition.
  • Personal experiences can validate the power of intuition.
  • Intuition can guide us through life’s challenges and opportunities.
  • The Akashic records may hold insights accessible through intuition.

This episode invites reflection, spiritual practice, and active engagement with your inner wisdom. By following these principles, listeners can strengthen their intuitive abilities and align more closely with their spiritual path.

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

 

Video #324: Baridhi’s Group Live – Sri Chinmoy’s Music

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Baridhi’s Group Performs at the Statue Inauguration

On 22 September 2025, Bulgaria celebrated the inauguration of Sri Chinmoy’s statue. To mark this meaningful occasion, Baridhi (harmonium), Yasen (kaval), and Giriraja (surbahar) performed a deeply meditative and heartfelt interpretation of Sri Chinmoy’s music. Their performance paid tribute to the Master’s life of peace, service, and inner light.

A Tribute in Sound and Heart

Baridhi’s Group expressed Sri Chinmoy’s teaching that “music is the universal language of the heart.” Each note invited stillness, and each pause encouraged reflection. Moreover, the harmonium’s rich resonance, the kaval’s airy voice, and the surbahar’s deep tones blended to create a musical tapestry that honored the Master. Consequently, the audience experienced both serenity and inspiration.

Significance of the Event

The statue’s unveiling signifies more than a local landmark; it demonstrates Sri Chinmoy’s worldwide vision of oneness, peace, and self-transcendence. Furthermore, Baridhi’s Group elevated the event, turning it from a ceremony into a living expression of spiritual aspiration.

Invitation to View and Reflect

We warmly invite you to watch this performance. Whether you have long enjoyed Sri Chinmoy’s music or are discovering it for the first time, this video opens a doorway into the heart-space where music and meditation meet. Additionally, it offers moments of uplift, reflection, and silence for every viewer.

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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.