During the last week of November, as America celebrates Thanksgiving, we are reminded of the profound themes of thankfulness and gratitude. In honor of this special time, we are delighted to share a newly released video showcasing Sri Chinmoy’s timeless writings on these topics.
This heartfelt video was produced by Vyavasayaha.
To learn more about Sri Chinmoy, please visit: www.srichinmoy.org.
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
Visit My Secret Garden Restaurant in Vienna, a peaceful vegetarian spot where delicious food meets a calming, spiritual atmosphere. A perfect place to relax and find inner peace.
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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
Here’s an inspiring interview with Shamita, a dedicated member of the Sri Chinmoy Centre, recorded just two days before she completed her 3,100-mile solo run in Vienna, Austria. Shamita accomplished this incredible feat in 49 days, 9 hours, 56 minutes, and 7 seconds on October 28, 2024.
For more information about races, visit the official website: www.srichinmoyraces.org.
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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.
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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.
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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
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
The 2024 edition of the Sri Chinmoy Self-Transcendence Race saw Andrea Marcato win his 5th consecutive race in a time of – 43 days +03:04:06. The race, inspired by Sri Chinmoy, encompasses many unique stories of Self-Transcendence. This video gives a glimpse into some of the amazing performances and journeys of self-transcendence in this year’s race.
Special thanks:
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