I Love Singing #265: 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

  • Nami Nami Nami Nami Nami Pranami
  • I Bow, I Bow to Thee
  • Dharanite Bedan Gite
  • To Sing the Songs of Pangs

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. Nami Nami Nami Nami Nami Pranami

Nami nami nami
Nami nami pranami

Translation:

I bow, I bow, I bow,
I bow, I bow to Thee.

Composed on Aug. 10th, 1989
– Sri Chinmoy, ‘Your Face Is My Dream’ songbook


2. I Bow, I Bow to Thee

I bow, I bow, I bow,
I bow, I bow to Thee.

Composed on Aug. 10th, 1989
– Sri Chinmoy, ‘Your Face Is My Dream’ songbook


3. Dharanite Bedan Gite

Dharanite bedan gite
Gaite ami asi nai

Translation:

To sing the songs of pangs
I have not come into the world.

Composed on Aug. 10th, 1989
– Sri Chinmoy, ‘Your Face Is My Dream’ songbook


4. To Sing the Songs of Pangs

To sing the songs of pangs
I have not come into the world.

Composed on Aug. 10th, 1989
– 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 #31: 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

  • Bholar Mato Habo Ami Atma Bhola Chitta
  • Bhoy Kari Bhoy Kari
  • Bhoi Nai Kichu Bhoi Nai Ar
  • Bhranta Tumi

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. Bholar Mato Habo Ami Atma Bhola Chitta

Bholar mato habo ami atma bhola
Chitta amar animeshe rakhbo khola

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


2. Bhoy Kari Bhoy Kari

Bhoy kari bhoy kari bhoy kari bhoy
Tai jani sarbada mor parajoy
Kena ami nahi magi taba barabhoy
Taba khama taba hasi mor parichoy

Translation:

I fear, I fear, I fear.
Therefore, I am always forced to accept defeats.
Why do I not beg for Your Compassion?
Your Forgiveness and Your Smile
Are my only identifications.

– Sri Chinmoy, ‘Journey’s Goal, Part 11a’ songbook


3. Bhoi Nai Kichu Bhoi Nai Ar

Bhoy nai kichu bhoy nai ar
Abhoy peyechi katha balibar
Taito sakal bandhan bhengeche
Paraner nirabata
Balak balika jubak jubati
Shyamal banani harit bratati
Ek sathe mile gahe bidhatar
Chira bijayer gan

Translation:

No fear, no fear, no fear.
Today I am fearless.
My heart’s silence has smashed asunder all bondage.
Today all children and green forests,
Everything, everything that is new,
Has joined me to sing this victory-song
of the Supreme.

– Sri Chinmoy, ‘Pole-Star Promise-Light, Part 4’ songbook


4. Bhranta Tumi

Bhranta tumi bhranta
Taito sada klanta
Gaho prabhur nam
Oi je swarga dham

Translation:

False you are, false.
Therefore, you are always tired.
Repeat the Name of the Absolute Lord.
Yonder, Heaven’s existence-abode.

– Sri Chinmoy, ‘Bela Chale Jai’ 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 #264: 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

  • Bhitare Bahire Amara Moder Gurur Dulali
  • Our Guru’s Fondness-Daughters
  • Chaowar Khudha Baroi Pira Dayi
  • Desire-Hunger Ruthlessly Torments

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. Bhitare Bahire Amara Moder Gurur Dulali

Bhitare bahire amara moder
Gurur dulali

Translation:

Within, without, we are our
Guru’s fondness-daughters.

Composed on Aug. 8th, 1989
– Sri Chinmoy, ‘Your Face Is My Dream’ songbook


2. Our Guru’s Fondness-Daughters

Within, without, we are our
Guru’s fondness-daughters.

Composed on Aug. 8th, 1989
– Sri Chinmoy, ‘Your Face Is My Dream’ songbook


3. Chaowar Khudha Baroi Pira Dayi

Chaowar khudha baroi piradayi

Translation:

Desire-hunger ruthlessly torments.

Composed on Aug. 10th, 1989
– Sri Chinmoy, ‘Your Face Is My Dream’ songbook


4. Desire-Hunger Ruthlessly Torments

Desire-hunger ruthlessly torments.

Composed on Aug. 10th, 1989
– 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 #30: 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

  • Bharater Rabi
  • Bhikkha Kari Taje Amar Param Pitar Kache
  • Bhikkha Magi Bhikkha
  • Bhitare Bahire Charidhare Shudhu

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. Bharater Rabi

Bharater rabi jagater kabi
Banger hiya chand
Sundar tumi bhitare bahire
Sundar tumi srishti gabhire
Bishwa sabhai tomar asan
Prema onkar nad

Translation:

O Sun of India’s sky,
O World-Poet,
O Moon of Bengal’s heart,
You were beautiful in your inner life,
You were beautiful in your outer life,
You were beauty incarnate in God’s entire creation.
Gloriously and triumphantly you secure your place
In the world-assembly with your creative force,
Supremely meaningful and fruitful
In various walks of life.

– Sri Chinmoy, ‘Journey’s Goal, Part 11a’ songbook


2. Bhikkha Kari Taje Amar Param Pitar Kache

Bhikkha kari taje amar param pitar kachhe
Se dan niye hriday amar mahanande nache

– Sri Chinmoy, ‘Seventy Rosebuds’ songbook


3. Bhikkha Magi Bhikkha

Bhikkha magi bhikkha
Dikkha dao aj dikkha
Bhikkha magi bhikkha
Nutan jiban shikkha
Bhikkha magi bhikkha
Hok shesh mor pratikkha

Translation:

O Lord Supreme,
I implore Your alms divine.
Do initiate me, my earth-bound life.
O Lord Supreme,
Do teach me my life’s new lessons.
O Lord Supreme,
May my expectation-heart
Meet with satisfaction-bliss.

– Sri Chinmoy, ‘My Green Adoration-Gifts, Part 1’ songbook


4. Bhitare Bahire Charidhare Shudhu

Bhitare bahire charidhare shudhu
Basana moher jal
Ogo kandari dharo dharo mor
Jiban tarir hal

Translation:

Within and without, all around me
Is the net of desire-attachment.
O World-Pilot,
Do sail my life-boat, sail.

– 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 #263: 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

  • Chapal Paran Prashanta Habe
  • Restless Vital
  • Ashar Pathe Chalar Samay
  • Walking Along the Hope-Road

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. Chapal Paran Prashanta Habe

Chapal paran prashanta habe
Ei bharashai achi benche

Translation:

Restless vital will be peaceful.
With this hope I am alive.

Composed on Aug. 6th, 1989
– Sri Chinmoy, ‘Your Face Is My Dream’ songbook


2. Restless Vital

Restless vital will be peaceful.
With this hope I am alive.

Composed on Aug. 6th, 1989
– Sri Chinmoy, ‘Your Face Is My Dream’ songbook


3. Ashar Pathe Chalar Samay

Ashar pathe chalar samay
Baroi pelam byatha

Translation:

Walking along the hope-road,
I am deeply hurt.

Composed on Aug. 6th, 1989
– Sri Chinmoy, ‘Your Face Is My Dream’ songbook


4. Walking Along the Hope-Road

Walking along the hope-road,
I am deeply hurt.

Composed on Aug. 6th, 1989
– 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