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
- Manab Jiban Manab Maran
- Human Life and Human Death
- Kanna Lagi Nidra Jagi Haye Bibhagi
- Renouncing Everything
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. Manab Jiban Manab Maran
Manab jiban manab maran
Chira paraner maha swapaner
Puta abiram lila
Translation:
Human life and human death —The hallowed beauty-game
Of the Absolute Lord’s Transcendental Dream.
Composed on Dec. 23rd, 1984
– Sri Chinmoy, ‘Your Face Is My Dream’ songbook
2. Human Life and Human Death
Human life and human death,
The hallowed beauty-game
Of the Absolute Lord’s Transcendental Dream.
Composed on Dec. 23rd, 1984
– Sri Chinmoy, ‘Your Face Is My Dream’ songbook
3. Kanna Lagi Nidra Jagi Haye Bibhagi
Kanna lagi nidra jagi haye bibhagi
Kanna kothai kanna kanna lagi nidra jagi
Translation:
Renouncing everything, I remain awake
For my heart’s aspiration-cry.
Alas, where is my cry,
My heart’s inner cry?
Composed on Dec. 23rd, 1984
– Sri Chinmoy, ‘Your Face Is My Dream’ songbook
4. Renouncing Everything
Renouncing everything, I remain awake
For my heart’s aspiration-cry.
Alas, where is my cry,
My heart’s inner cry?
Composed on Dec. 23rd, 1984
– 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.
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