To honor the U.N. International Day of Happiness, Sri Chinmoy’s disciples in the Czech Republic have printed 27,000 special-edition bookmarks featuring his uplifting poems on happiness! These beautifully designed bookmarks are being shared far and wide to inspire people.
Here’s how they’re reaching the world:
16,500 bookmarks are being distributed at well-known Czech bookstores, given to customers at checkout.
6,000 bookmarks are being shared through businesses such as Madal Bal, Everest Ayurveda, Zdravy den, Pranaya, and Antarik.
The remaining bookmarks are finding their way to people at book fairs, meditation classes, and street events—spreading joy everywhere!
The response has been overwhelmingly positive, with many people appreciating these small yet powerful reminders of happiness. What a beautiful way to share inspiration!
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This recording of the Gayatri Mantra set to music by Sri Chinmoy, is arranged and performed by the music ensemble Arthada & Friends and guest singers from the Vienna and Budapest Sri Chinmoy Centres.
Sri Chinmoy’s comments on the ancient Gayatri Mantra:
Gayatri The sacred mantra from the Rig Veda addressed to the sun. If the seeker soulfully recites the Gayatri mantra in the morning and the evening, illumination is bound to take place in the seeker’s confusion-mind infinitely sooner than he would ever expect.
I would be very happy if you could learn the tune that I have set to the Gayatri Mantra. If you can sing it most soulfully, it will be as good as repeating the mantra one hundred times. This is the difference between reciting and singing. While we are singing, our entire being is elevated and transported into the highest plane of consciousness. When we recite something soulfully, sometimes we may get dynamic power; sometimes we may get vital power, uncontrolled vital power. But if we sing a song soulfully, immediately psychic power comes. Psychic power comes to the fore and makes us swim in the sea of Light and Delight. If we are singing soulfully, this is more important than to be technically correct. When I sing, many times I make mistakes. But God does not care about my technique. He cares for my soulful qualities. So when you learn the Gayatri Mantra, please do not worry that you cannot sing it like a professional singer. As long as it comes from your heart, God will be really pleased.
Translation: We meditate on the adorable glory of the effulgent sun, the Creator. May He illumine and guide our mind and intellect.
The Gayatri Mantra is the most hallowed mantra of the Vedas. It is the mother of all the mantras. Mantra means incantation. A mantra can be a one-syllable word or a few words, a sentence or a few sentences. The Gayatri Mantra can offer to the sincere seeker the light of the Infinite, the delight of the Eternal and the life of the Immortal. … A seeker of the infinite Truth must meditate on the Gayatri Mantra. The result that he will get is incalculable. … Subtle is the path of Moksha — Liberation. Hard is the path of liberation. Long is the path of liberation. But a genuine seeker can and does reach the end solely by meditating on the Gayatri. When one is freed from the fetters of ignorance, one grows into the supernal glory of the Transcendental Self. Liberation can be achieved, must be achieved, while the seeker’s soul is in the body. To fail to realise God on earth is to swim in the sea of ignorance with two more swimmers: ignorant birth and shameless death. Liberation attained, the bonds of grief, destroyed. If not, like the Buddha we have to proclaim, “This fleeting world is the abode of sorrow.
The Gayatri is the divine magnetic needle. The magnetic needle points to the north; hence the ship does not lose its direction. The Gayatri always points to the transcendental height of the Supreme; hence the seeker does not miss his Goal: Existence, Consciousness, Bliss.
Sources: Sri Chinmoy, The core of India’s Light, part 3, Agni Press, 1992 Sri Chinmoy, Sri Chinmoy speaks, part 6, Agni Press, 1976 Sri Chinmoy, AUM — Vol. 7, No.12, July 27, 1972, AUM Centre Press, 1972
On March 4, the Blue Flower Group performed in Huehuetenango, Guatemala. Their beautiful music filled the air, creating a memorable experience for the audience.
A local influencer with 21,000+ followers live-streamed the concert, and over 1,600 people watched online.
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
Experience a soulful musical journey from Plovdiv, Bulgaria, on February 4, 2025. Violinist Bhoiravi and pianist Dolores offer a deeply meditative and uplifting performance, weaving melodies that awaken the heart and elevate the spirit. Let the music carry you to a place of peace, inspiration, and inner light.
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In this TV interview, the upcoming 26th Sri Chinmoy Marathon is celebrated as the longest-running marathon in Macedonia. Set in Skopje City Park on a scenic 1,739-meter loop, the event stands out with its frequent refreshment stations and has drawn a record 122 participants from 15 countries this year. Welcoming runners of all levels, including beginners, the marathon embodies the spirit of self-transcendence while honoring top finishers with well-deserved recognition.
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.
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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.
Former Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, who played a pivotal role in transforming India into a global economic powerhouse, passed away on December 26, 2024, at the age of 92. Serving as India’s Prime Minister from 2004 to 2014, Dr. Singh is remembered not only for his leadership during a period of sweeping economic reforms but also for his unwavering support of global peace initiatives, including those championed by Sri Chinmoy.
Dr. Singh’s dedication to fostering peace was evident in his Message of 19 August 2004, written on the occasion of Sri Chinmoy’s birthday. In it, he praised Sri Chinmoy’s efforts to promote peace and harmony through spirituality, encouraging his followers to spread this message for the welfare of humanity. The message read:
“A well-known personality, Shri Chinmoy is engaged in promoting peace and harmony in the world through his manifold activities. By harnessing the humanistic aspects of different faiths and focusing on spirituality, people professing diverse creeds can be brought closer together for constructive action. The followers of Chinmoy spread over many countries of the world have to take up the responsibility of spreading this message for happiness and welfare of mankind. I extend my greetings to Shri Chinmoy and wish him health, happiness, and a long life to deepen his contributions.”
On behalf of Sri Chinmoy: The Peace Meditation at the United Nations, Nilima conveyed heartfelt condolences to Indian Ambassador Harish Parvathaneni in a letter dated December 27, 2024. The letter expressed gratitude for the Prime Minister’s support of Sri Chinmoy’s peace efforts and recalled a significant moment when Nilima had the opportunity to thank Dr. Singh personally. This encounter, as seen in the above photo, took place in 2013, following Dr. Singh’s address to the UN General Assembly, where his graciousness left a lasting impression.
Reflecting on the late Prime Minister’s legacy, Nilima shared: “Dr. Singh’s kindness and encouragement for Sri Chinmoy’s work for peace touched countless lives. His vision for a harmonious world continues to inspire.”
About: Manmohan Singh was an Indian politician, economist, academician, and bureaucrat who served as the prime minister of India from 2004 to 2014. He was the fourth longest-serving prime minister after Jawaharlal Nehru, Indira Gandhi and Narendra Modi.
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This concert took place at 9B9 Art Space in Manhattan, NY on August 25th, 2022. Please enjoy a piece of soulful spiritual music performed by Laila Faerman (vocals), Misha Tsiganov (piano), Premik Russell Tubbs (sax/flute). Most of this songs are available on Spotify already.
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