Video #266: On Gotwits and Sarcophagi – The Travel Episode | The Acceptance of Life Podcast, Ep.07

In this conversation, Vajin shares his transformative experiences during his travels to Egypt and India, focusing on the profound connections he made with ancient sites, the power of meditation, and the spiritual lessons learned through personal encounters. He emphasizes the importance of being present, the weight of the heart in moral decisions, and the ability to connect with others through love and awareness. The discussion also touches on the significance of loss and how it can lead to deeper insights and growth. 

Takeaways:

  • Vajin felt a strong calling to visit the pyramids in Egypt, which he discovered was geographically significant on his journey.
  • Meditation at the pyramids allowed Vajin to connect deeply with the ancient site and its mysteries.
  • The Egyptian belief in the heart’s weight during judgment reflects a timeless moral lesson about living a light-hearted life.
  • Experiencing art in museums can create a sense of time travel, connecting us with the creators of the past.
  • Being fully present in the moment can unlock profound experiences and insights.
  • Spiritual connections can occur in everyday interactions, revealing deeper truths about ourselves and others.
  • Loss can lead to unexpected blessings and insights about our attachments to material possessions.
  • Every situation in life has a unique solution that can lead to spiritual growth and understanding.
  • The interconnectedness of all lives creates a tapestry of experiences that shape our journeys.
  • Embracing small losses throughout life can prepare us for the ultimate transition of death.

To find out more about Sri Chinmoy, please visit the official website: www.srichinmoy.org

Video #265: Sri Chinmoy 3100 Mile Self-Transcendence Race – Past and Present

This video takes you on a journey through the world’s longest certified footrace, the Sri Chinmoy 3100 Mile Self-Transcendence Race. Featuring rare footage from 2006 and 2007, when Sri Chinmoy personally visited the race, as well as highlights from the 2024 edition, it captures the spirit of endurance, perseverance, and self-transcendence.

With interviews, race moments, and inspiring music, this video offers a glimpse into the history and evolution of this extraordinary event.

  • Video Footage by: Tejvan (2024), Utpal (Suprabha interview), Mridanga (2006/2007)
  • Photos by: Pulak, Maral, Dhanu, Piyasi & Sri Chinmoy Centre Galleries
  • Music by: Parichayaka

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 #12: Celebration at Ngurah Rai International Airport

On February 6, 2025, a special event took place at the Sri Chinmoy Peace Airport Garden in Ngurah Rai International Airport, Bali, celebrating the Oneness of Humanity. The gathering was filled with warmth and unity, beginning with heartfelt introductions, followed by a moving rendition of the national anthem. The Bina Vocalia Bali Children’s Choir then graced the audience with three beautiful songs composed by Sri Chinmoy.

The event featured inspiring speeches from key representatives of Sri Chinmoy Centres International and Ngurah Rai International Airport, as well as a touching presentation on the history of the Sri Chinmoy Peace Airport dedication.

Musical performances from international artists, showcasing compositions by Sri Chinmoy, added to the event’s beauty. The event also honored Bapak Wehyudi and Bapak Syaugi with Torch-Bearer Awards for their contributions to humanity. The celebration concluded with the Sri Chinmoy Choir singing the heartfelt ‘Thank You’ song, leaving everyone with a sense of peace and gratitude.

To find out more about Sri Chinmoy, please visit the official website: www.srichinmoy.org

News #11: Self-Transcendence Lecture Series Inspires Runners and Community

On January 31, a captivating Self-Transcendence lecture was held in Oradea, Romania, led by Pushkar, attracting around 30 attendees, mainly runners. The session was well-received and ended with a calming 2-minute meditation and breathing exercise, leaving participants with a profound sense of peace.

The following Saturday morning, the momentum continued as a group of runners, including Adrian Papuc (2023 3100 Mile Race participant), gathered for a 2-mile run in a local park, starting with a meditation and recitation of one of Sri Chinmoy’s running poems.

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

Week 191: I Love Singing

Songs:

– Ashar Shikha Andha Ruddha
– Hope-Flames I Have Discovered
– Nil Pakhi Ase Dharanir Buke
– The Blue Bird Enters into the World-Heart

Enjoy singing along with the audio recordings. These songs are composed by Sri Chinmoy and performed by his disciple Purnakama. Please click the link below to access a video where you can listen and watch the scores, or download the audio and song scores:

 

Lyrics:

1. Ashar Shikha Andha Ruddha

Ashar shikha andha ruddha
Supta hiyai peyechi khunje

Translation:

Hope-flames I have discovered
Inside my blind, closed
And dormant heart.
– Sri Chinmoy, ‘Song-Flowers, Part 2’ songbook


2. Hope-Flames I Have Discovered

Hope-flames I have discovered
Inside my blind, closed
And dormant heart.
– Sri Chinmoy, ‘Song-Flowers, Part 2’ songbook


3. Nil Pakhi Ase Dharanir Buke

Nil pakhi ase dharanir buke
Dharar mukti lagi

Translation:

The blue bird enters
Into the world-heart
For the world’s liberation.
– Sri Chinmoy, ‘Song-Flowers, Part 2’ songbook


4. The Blue Bird Enters into the World-Heart

The blue bird enters
Into the world-heart
For the world’s liberation.
– Sri Chinmoy, ‘Song-Flowers, Part 2’ 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.

© 2024 Sri Chinmoy Centre

Week 190: I Love Singing

Songs:

– Balo Balo Amai Bhalobaso Ki – 1
– Tell Me, My Lord
– Balo Balo Amai Bhalobaso Ki – 2
– Tell Me, Tell Me, My Lord Father Supreme
– Jago Jago Rabi Shashi
– Awake, Awake, O Sun, O Moon

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:

 

Lyrics:

1. Balo Balo Amai Bhalobaso Ki – 1

Balo balo amai bhalobaso ki
Balo ogo param pita

Translation:

Tell me, my Lord, tell me,
Do You really love me?
– Sri Chinmoy, ‘Amare Karogo Tomar Apan’ songbook


2. Tell Me, My Lord

Tell me, my Lord, tell me,
Do You really love me?
– Sri Chinmoy, ‘Amare Karogo Tomar Apan’ songbook


3. Balo Balo Amai Bhalobaso Ki – 2

Balo balo amai bhalobaso ki
Ogo amar param pita

Translation:

Tell me, tell me,
My Lord Father Supreme,
Do You really love me?
– Sri Chinmoy, ‘Amare Karogo Tomar Apan’ songbook


4. Tell Me, Tell Me, My Lord Father Supreme

Tell me, tell me,
My Lord Father Supreme,
Do You really love me?
– Sri Chinmoy, ‘Amare Karogo Tomar Apan’ songbook


5. Jago Jago Rabi Shashi

Jago jago rabi shashi jago jago tara
Jago amar hiya pure muchhao ashru dhara

Translation:

Awake, awake, O sun, O moon and stars.
Awake in my heart-citadel and wipe the flow of my tears.
– Sri Chinmoy, ‘Amare Karogo Tomar Apan’ songbook


6. Awake, Awake, O Sun, O Moon

Awake, awake,
O sun, O moon and stars.
Awake in my heart-citadel
And wipe the flow of my tears.
– Sri Chinmoy, ‘Amare Karogo Tomar Apan’ 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.

© 2024 Sri Chinmoy Centre

News #4: Borough President Richards at Sri Chinmoy Art Exhibit

Photo: Borough President Richards with Sri Chinmoy Centre members at the Jharna-Kala exhibit, Borough Hall.

An exhibit of Sri Chinmoy’s artwork was displayed in the hall, with large, colorful canvases set alongside a cutout of the Goddess Lakshmi. The exhibit was well-received, with many guests taking photos in front of the display as a memento of the evening. Borough President Richards also admired the paintings and requested a photo with members of the Sri Chinmoy Centre. 

To find out more about Sri Chinmoy, please visit the official website: www.srichinmoy.org

News #3: Queens Borough President Awards Citation of Honor to Sri Chinmoy Centre

On November 6, 2024, Queens Borough President Donovan Richards awarded a Citation of Honor to Ranjana on behalf of the Sri Chinmoy Centre, recognizing it as “an outstanding institution worthy of the esteem of the community, the Borough of Queens, and New York City.” During the ceremony, Ranjana presented President Richards with a special edition of Guru’s Garden of Love-Light, featuring poems in English, English transliteration, and Bengali script.

The award was part of a Diwali celebration at Borough Hall, where President Richards honored several organizations for their contributions to Queens. His remarks highlighted “outstanding residents who, through hard work and mutual respect, have built a wonderful community and made significant contributions to Queens.” Diwali, one of Hinduism’s major religious festivals, also holds significance in Jainism and Sikhism, symbolizing the triumph of light over darkness.

Photo: Queens Borough President Donovan Richards presents a Citation of Honor to Ranjana, recognizing the Sri Chinmoy Centre’s contributions to the Queens community, during a Diwali celebration on November 6, 2024.

To find out more about Sri Chinmoy, please visit the official website: www.srichinmoy.org

Week 189: I Love Singing

Songs:

– Nayan Mudile Dekha Dao More
– When I Close My Eyes
– Baroi Madhur Kalpana
– Sweet, Very Sweet

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:

 

Lyrics:

1. Nayan Mudile Dekha Dao More

Nayan mudile dekha dao more
Nayan khulile nimeshe lukao
Keno prabhu keno

Translation:

When I close my eyes,
You come and stand before me.
When I open my eyes,
Immediately You hide.
Why, my Lord, why?
– Sri Chinmoy, ‘Amare Karogo Tomar Apan’ songbook


2. When I Close My Eyes

When I close my eyes,
You come and stand before me.
When I open my eyes,
Immediately You hide.
Why, my Lord, why?
– Sri Chinmoy, ‘Amare Karogo Tomar Apan’ songbook


3. Baroi Madhur Kalpana

Baroi madhur kalpana
Baroi nithur bastab
Ei kathati jante perechi

Translation:

Sweet, very sweet, imagination.
Cruel, very cruel, reality.
This I have known all along.
– Sri Chinmoy, ‘Amare Karogo Tomar Apan’ songbook


4. Sweet, Very Sweet

Sweet, very sweet, imagination.
Cruel, very cruel, reality.
This I have known all along.
– Sri Chinmoy, ‘Amare Karogo Tomar Apan’ 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.

© 2024 Sri Chinmoy Centre

Week 188: I Love Singing

Songs:

– Pujite Tomai Diyecho Khamata
– You Have Given Me the Capacity
– Tomar Asim Khamar Bale
– My Life Is Still Alive

Enjoy singing along with the audio recordings. These songs are composed by Sri Chinmoy and performed by his disciple Pavaka. Please click the links below to listen to or download the audio and song scores:

 

Lyrics:

1. Pujite Tomai Diyecho Khamata

Pujite tomai diyecho khamata
Tushite ebar dao go

Translation:

You have given me the capacity to worship You.
Now do give me the capacity to satisfy You.
– Sri Chinmoy, ‘Amare Karogo Tomar Apan’ songbook


2. You Have Given Me the Capacity

You have given me
The capacity to worship You.
Now do give me
The capacity to satisfy You.
– Sri Chinmoy, ‘Amare Karogo Tomar Apan’ songbook


3. Tomar Asim Khamar Bale

Tomar asim khamar bale
Jiban amar benche ache

Translation:

My life is still alive
Because of Your Infinity’s
Forgiveness-power.
– Sri Chinmoy, ‘Amare Karogo Tomar Apan’ songbook


4. My Life Is Still Alive

My life is still alive
Because of Your Infinity’s
Forgiveness-Power.
– Sri Chinmoy, ‘Amare Karogo Tomar Apan’ 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.

© 2024 Sri Chinmoy Centre