Week 197: I Love Singing

Songs:

– Kandte Habe Shishur Mato
– Like a Child I Must Cry
– Ashar Pradip Kothai
– O Hope-Lamp

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. Kandte Habe Shishur Mato

Kandte habe shishur mato
Jani kandte habe
Pira dayi pather bhoja
Agyanatar bhabe

Translation:

Like a child I must cry,
   Like a child,In this torturing, heavily loaded,
Ignorance-flooded world.
– Sri Chinmoy, ‘Song-Flowers, Part 2’ songbook


2. Like a Child I Must Cry

Like a child I must cry,
     Like a child,
In this torturing, heavily loaded,
Ignorance-flooded world.
– Sri Chinmoy, ‘Song-Flowers, Part 2’ songbook


3. Ashar Pradip Kothai

Ashar pradip kothai
Tumi balo amai balo

Translation:

O hope-lamp, where are you?
Do tell me, do tell.
– Sri Chinmoy, ‘Song-Flowers, Part 2’ songbook


4. O Hope-Lamp

O hope-lamp, where are you?
Do tell me, do tell.
– 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.

© 2025 Sri Chinmoy Centre

Week 196: I Love Singing

Songs:

– Utsaha Diye Jagate Pran
– I Shall Conquer the World-Heart Today
– Kato Kichu Janar Ache Balar Kichu Nai
– So Many Things Have I to Learn

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. Utsaha Diye Jagate Pran

Utsaha diye jagate pran
Karibo ajike joy

Translation:

I shall conquer the world-heart today,
With my offering, my encouragement.
– Sri Chinmoy, ‘Song-Flowers, Part 2’ songbook


2. I Shall Conquer the World-Heart Today

I shall conquer the world-heart today,
With my offering, my encouragement.
Sri Chinmoy, ‘Song-Flowers, Part 2’ songbook


3. Kato Kichu Janar Ache Balar Kichu Nai

Kato kichu janar ache
Balar kichu nai

Translation:

So many things have I to learn.
Nothing do I have to tell.
– Sri Chinmoy, ‘Song-Flowers, Part 2’ songbook


4. So Many Things Have I to Learn

So many things have I to learn.
Nothing do I have to tell.
– 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.

© 2025 Sri Chinmoy Centre

Week 195: I Love Singing

Songs:

– Dibanishi Hai Jibane Bajai
– Day and Night, Alas
– Khama Tumi Karbe Amai Samoi Pele
– When You Have the Time

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. Dibanishi Hai Jibane Bajai


Dibanishi hai jibane bajai
Maraner banshi

Translation:

Day and night, alas,
I play on death-flute.
– Sri Chinmoy, ‘Song-Flowers, Part 2’ songbook


2. Day and Night, Alas

Day and night, alas,
I play on death-flute.
Sri Chinmoy, ‘Song-Flowers, Part 2’ songbook


3. Khama Tumi Karbe Amai Samoi Pele

Khama tumi karbe amai samoi pele
Ei barashai benche achi

Translation:

When You have the time,
You will forgive me.
With that expectation-hope
I am still alive.
– Sri Chinmoy, ‘Song-Flowers, Part 2’ songbook


4. When You Have the Time

When You have the time,
You will forgive me.
With that expectation-hope
I am still alive.
– 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.

© 2025 Sri Chinmoy Centre

Week 194: I Love Singing

Songs:

– Maha Maya Tomar Utsa
– O Great Illusion
– Akutir Shikha Kato Dure Tumi
– O Aspiration-Flame

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. Maha Maya Tomar Utsa

Maha maya tomar utsa
Jante chahi

Translation:

O great illusion,
I want to know your Source.
– Sri Chinmoy, ‘Song-Flowers, Part 2’ songbook


2. O Great Illusion

O great illusion,
I want to know your Source.
Sri Chinmoy, ‘Song-Flowers, Part 2’ songbook


3. Akutir Shikha Kato Dure Tumi

Akutir shikha kato dure tumi
Balo more ogo balo

Translation:

O aspiration-flame,
Do tell me how far you are,
How far.
– Sri Chinmoy, ‘Song-Flowers, Part 2’ songbook


4. O Aspiration-Flame

O aspiration-flame,
Do tell me how far you are,
How far.
– 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.

© 2025 Sri Chinmoy Centre

Week 193: I Love Singing

Songs:

– E Jibane Shudhu Dao Go Amare Sneha
– Chinta Roge Bhoge Sabai Chinta Roge
– Everybody Suffers

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. E Jibane Shudhu Dao Go Amare Sneha

E jibane shudhu dao go amare
Sneha bhara ek hiya
He param pita pranati janai
Tomare bhalobasiya
– Sri Chinmoy, ‘Song-Flowers, Part 2’ songbook


2. Chinta Roge Bhoge Sabai Chinta Roge

Chinta roge bhoge sabai
Chinta roge

Translation:

Everybody suffers from thought-ailments,
Everybody.
– Sri Chinmoy, ‘Song-Flowers, Part 2’ songbook


3. Everybody Suffers

Everybody suffers from thought-ailments,
Everybody.
– 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 192: I Love Singing

Songs:

– Sanataner Pathe Kato Shato Badha Tai Bujhi
– On Eternity’s Road
– Janam Dine Asha Chila Sathe
– Hope Accompanied My Birth-Arrival Day

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. Sanataner Pathe Kato Shato Badha Tai Bujhi

Sanataner pathe kato shato badha
Tai bujhi ki prabhur pane chalbona

Translation:

On Eternity’s road countless obstacles.
Therefore, am I not going to proceed beyond?
– Sri Chinmoy, ‘Song-Flowers, Part 2’ songbook


2. On Eternity’s Road

On Eternity’s road countless obstacles.
Therefore, am I not going to proceed beyond?
– Sri Chinmoy, ‘Song-Flowers, Part 2’ songbook


3. Janam Dine Asha Chila Sathe

Janam dine asha chila sathe
Maran dine shanti rabe sathe

Translation:

Hope accompanied my birth-arrival day.
Peace shall accompany my death-departure day.
– Sri Chinmoy, ‘Song-Flowers, Part 2’ songbook


4. Hope Accompanied My Birth-Arrival Day

Hope accompanied
My birth-arrival day.
Peace shall accompany
My death-departure day.
– 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 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

Video #246: Arthada & Friends: Nami Juga Avatar

Arthada & Friends have released their 11th album Nami Juga Avatar featuring 14 devotional songs by Sri Chinmoy. This 2023 collection, running 62 minutes, includes two versions of the popular mantra Tejo Hasi, a YouTube favorite with 170,000+ views.

Tracklist:
00:00 Bangalir Gan
05:02 Tejo Hasi
09:28 Twenty-First Century
13:12 Chatragramer Shishu Ami
17:02 Ami Haste Chahi
21:41 Malay Paban
25:53 Aghater Par
30:28 Amar Bishal
33:34 He Param Pita Kare Lage Bhalo
36:50 Jadi Bhabi Toma
41:58 Dekha Tomar Paina Kabhu
45:37 Shuno Shuno Bishwa Basi
49:59 Nami Juga Avatar
54:52 Tejo Hasi

A highlight is Chatragramer, arranged by guitarist Adem, with sitar, oud, and Dan Bau adding a unique touch. The album features talented musicians, including guest vocalist Mirjam Wendl and longtime member Pratul.

Celebrating nearly 35 years of music, the group continues to share joy and devotion through their art. 

To learn more about Sri Chinmoy, please visit: www.srichinmoy.org.

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