O My Heart #25: Sri Chinmoy Songs sung by Tanima

Welcome to this series sharing four beautiful songs from Sri Chinmoy’s “O My Heart” collection. Sri Chinmoy wrote thousands of heartfelt songs full of hope, thanks, and inner light. They’re simple melodies that speak straight to your heart, helping you feel calm, peaceful, and a little brighter – whether you’re meditating, relaxing, or just going about your day.

These songs from “O My Heart” carry that gentle, uplifting feeling. Tanima, a longtime student of Sri Chinmoy and one of the early singers in his community, performs them here with real warmth and care. Her gentle, soulful voice makes each song feel alive and easy to connect with.

You can just listen quietly, hum along, or let the melodies play softly in the background — they bring a soft, happy lift to your day.

Featured this time:

Songs

  • Bandhana Bandhana Bandhana
  • Bandhiya Bandhiya Amar Amire
  • Bandhan Hara Premer Dhara Amar Hiyar
  • Bangladesh Paramer Karunar Animesh

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. Bandhana Bandhana Bandhana

Bandhana bandhana bandhana
Krandana krandana krandana
Spandana spandana spandana
Ranjana ranjana ranjana
Syandana syandana syandana
Mohana mohana mohana

Translation:

Bondage, bondage, bondage!
Cry, cry, cry!
Thrill, thrill, thrill!
Delight, delight, delight!
Chariot, chariot, chariot!
Charm, charm, charm!
Eternity’s charm, Infinity’s Lustre.

– Sri Chinmoy, ‘Garden of Love-Light, part 1’ songbook


2. Bandhiya Bandhiya Amar Amire

Bandhiya bandhiya amar amire
Narak jatana pai
Khuliya khuliya amar swarupe
Swarger sukh khai

Translation:

Binding and binding my little “i”,
I am suffering the torture of hell.
Unveiling and unveiling my true Form,
I enjoy Heaven-happiness.

– Sri Chinmoy, ‘Bela Chale Jai’ songbook


3. Bandhan Hara Premer Dhara Amar Hiyar

Bandhan hara premer dhara
Amar hiyar chand
Amar sathi halo aji
Maha ongkar nad

– Sri Chinmoy, ‘Journey’s Ecstasy’ songbook


4. Bangladesh Paramer Karunar Animesh

Bangladesh Bangladesh Bangladesh
Paramer karunar animesh
Chetanar jagaran samatar parashan
Bhitare eshana bahire prerana
Sonar Bangla amader
Sandhani duniyar nikhuter

– Sri Chinmoy, ‘India, My India’ 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.

© 2026 Sri Chinmoy Centre

O My Heart #24: Sri Chinmoy Songs sung by Tanima

Welcome to this series sharing three beautiful songs from Sri Chinmoy’s “O My Heart” collection. Sri Chinmoy wrote thousands of heartfelt songs full of hope, thanks, and inner light. They’re simple melodies that speak straight to your heart, helping you feel calm, peaceful, and a little brighter – whether you’re meditating, relaxing, or just going about your day.

These songs from “O My Heart” carry that gentle, uplifting feeling. Tanima, a longtime student of Sri Chinmoy and one of the early singers in his community, performs them here with real warmth and care. Her gentle, soulful voice makes each song feel alive and easy to connect with.

You can just listen quietly, hum along, or let the melodies play softly in the background — they bring a soft, happy lift to your day.

Featured this time:

Songs

  • Bahire Amar Anek Arati
  • Bajaye Mor Hriday Bina
  • Balite Parina Chalite Parina

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. Bahire Amar Anek Arati

Bahire amar anek arati bhitare kebal shanti
Bahir amai karechhe pagal bhitar bhengechhe bhranti
Dhwangsa duar khule diye jai bahir asiya kachhe
Bhitare amar chira sundara chira ananta nache

Translation:

Many foes have I without;
Within, only Peace.
The outer world has turned me mad.
The inner world has smashed
     the mountain of my errors.
The outer world, coming near me,
     has opened the door of destruction.
In my inner world, the ever-beautiful,
     the Eternal Infinite, is dancing.

– Sri Chinmoy, ‘Garden of Love-Light, part 2’ songbook


2. Bajaye Mor Hriday Bina

Bajaye mor hriday bina
Karbo tomar chitta joy
Tomar khamai mukti pabe
Jiban maran bhoy

Translation:

Playing my heart-violin,
I shall conquer Your Heart.
In Your Forgiveness,
I shall achieve liberation
From my fear of life and fear of death.

– Sri Chinmoy, ‘Asha Phul, Part 2’ songbook


3. Balite Parina Chalite Parina

Balite parina chalite parina
Bina taba barabhoy
Pratidane mago eshana kebal
Joy hok taba joy

Translation:

I cannot speak, I cannot walk
Without Your Compassion.
In return, Mother Divine,
My only aspiration is to sing
Your Victory-Song.

– Sri Chinmoy, ‘Eso Eso Prabhu, Part 1’ 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.

© 2026 Sri Chinmoy Centre

I Love Singing #257: Sri Chinmoy Songs sung by Purnakama

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

  • Maner Rate Hiyar Prate
  • In My Mind-Night, in My Heart-Dawn
  • Khandan Kare Bandhan Mor
  • Break Asunder

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. Maner Rate Hiyar Prate

Maner rate hiyar prate
Thakur tumi sathe sathe

Translation:

In my mind-night, in my heart-dawn
With me You always stay.

Composed on Dec. 23rd, 1984
– Sri Chinmoy, ‘Your Face Is My Dream’ songbook


2. In My Mind-Night, in My Heart-Dawn

In my mind-night, in my heart-dawn
With me You always stay.

Composed on Dec. 23rd, 1984
– Sri Chinmoy, ‘Your Face Is My Dream’ songbook


3. Khandan Kare Bandhan Mor

Khandan kare bandhan mor
Nandan priya karo

Translation:

Break asunder my bondage-life
To make me Your fondest child.

Composed on Dec. 23rd, 1984
– Sri Chinmoy, ‘Your Face Is My Dream’ songbook


4. Break Asunder

Break asunder my bondage-life
To make me Your fondest child.

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.

© 2026 Sri Chinmoy Centre

O My Heart #23: Sri Chinmoy Songs sung by Tanima

Welcome to this series sharing four beautiful songs from Sri Chinmoy’s “O My Heart” collection. Sri Chinmoy wrote thousands of heartfelt songs full of hope, thanks, and inner light. They’re simple melodies that speak straight to your heart, helping you feel calm, peaceful, and a little brighter – whether you’re meditating, relaxing, or just going about your day.

These songs from “O My Heart” carry that gentle, uplifting feeling. Tanima, a longtime student of Sri Chinmoy and one of the early singers in his community, performs them here with real warmth and care. Her gentle, soulful voice makes each song feel alive and easy to connect with.

You can just listen quietly, hum along, or let the melodies play softly in the background — they bring a soft, happy lift to your day.

Featured this time:

Songs

  • Asimer Hasi Sasimer Biraje Japaner E
  • Atit Pichhe Atit Michhe Egiye Chal Egiye
  • Badala Nabhe Madala Baje
  • Bahir Haite Antar Mukhe

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. Asimer Hasi Sasimer Biraje Japaner E

Asimer hasi sasimer biraje
Japaner e mahadan
Tai je abani ananda chite
Japaner gahe guna gan

– Sri Chinmoy, ‘Japan: The Morning Sun of the World’ songbook


2. Atit Pichhe Atit Michhe Egiye Chal Egiye

Atit pichhe atat michhe
Egiye chal egiye chal
Dub diye dekh phute ache
Hridaye tor sahasradal

– Sri Chinmoy, ‘One Thousand Lotus Petals, Part 1’ songbook


3. Badala Nabhe Madala Baje

Badala nabhe
Madala baje
Pagal halo hiya hiya

Translation:

My heart is now enjoying
A God-intoxicated insanity
Because of the sound of wild thunder
And the charming kettledrum of the blue-vast sky.

– Sri Chinmoy, ‘One Thousand Lotus Petals, Part 2’ songbook


4. Bahir Haite Antar Mukhe

Bahir haite antar mukhe
Phiraye niyechho pran
Bare bare tumi apanar hate
Diyechho kripar dan

Translation:

From the outer life
You have brought my heart
Back into its own home.
With Your own Hand,
Time and again,
Unconditionally, You are granting me
Your Compassion-Boons.

– Sri Chinmoy, ‘One Thousand Lotus Petals, Part 1’ 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.

© 2026 Sri Chinmoy Centre

I Love Singing #256: Sri Chinmoy Songs sung by Purnakama

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

  • Bedanar Sheshe Ranjana Deshe
  • At the End of My Excruciating Pangs
  • Kemane Kandibo Kemane Hasibo
  • I Know Not How to Cry

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. Bedanar Sheshe Ranjana Deshe

Bedanar sheshe ranjana deshe
Swaruper khunjiya pabo

Translation:

At the end of my excruciating pangs,
In the clime of delight,
My self-form I shall discover.

Composed on Dec. 23rd, 1984
– Sri Chinmoy, ‘Your Face Is My Dream’ songbook


2. At the End of My Excruciating Pangs

At the end of my excruciating pangs,
In the clime of delight,
My self-form I shall discover.

Composed on Dec. 23rd, 1984
– Sri Chinmoy, ‘Your Face Is My Dream’ songbook


3. Kemane Kandibo Kemane Hasibo

Kemane kandibo kemane hasibo
Jibane marane nahi jani

Translation:

I know not how to cry,
I know not how to smile
In life and death.

Composed on Dec. 23rd, 1984
– Sri Chinmoy, ‘Your Face Is My Dream’ songbook


4. I Know Not How to Cry

I know not how to cry,
I know not how to smile
In life and death.

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.

© 2026 Sri Chinmoy Centre