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O My Heart #9: Sri Chinmoy Songs sung by Tanima

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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

  • Amar Gane Dao Ma Sara
  • Amare Diyecho Sakal Jiber Asha Amare
  • Amare Karo Ma Shunya

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:

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Song Scores

 

Lyrics:

1. Amar Gane Dao Ma Sara

Amar gane dao ma sara taito gahi gan
Tomar sneha jani mago nitya aphuran
Tomai jabe bhule jai ma barai abhimane
Kripa tomar shanti tomar tabu more tane
Tumi amar sindhu mago ami tomar bindu
Mora tomar lilar sathi tara rabi indu

Translation:

Mother, You respond to my song;
Therefore I sing.
Your Affection is boundless, Mother, I know.
Even when I forget You through my sulking,
Your Infinite Compassion and Peace draw me toward You.
You are my ocean, Mother; I am Your tiniest drop.
The stars, the moon and the sun – we are all Your eternal companions
In Your Cosmic Game.

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


2. Amare Diyecho Sakal Jiber Asha Amare

Amare diyecho sakal jiber asha
Amare diyecho tomar amiya bhasha
Tomar swapane gara taba bichitra dhara
Tomar lilar sangi haite abanite mor asha

– Sri Chinmoy, ‘Tomorrow’s Shore’ songbook


3. Amare Karo Ma Shunya

Amare karo ma shunya
Purna karite antara mor
Tomar kirane punya
Amare karo ma adhikar
Man buddhir atite
Jyotite rayeche sakal pratikar

Translation:

Mother, do make me, my heart,
Complete emptiness life
So that You can fill it with Your Beauty’s Light.
Mother, capture me, my life
Within and my life without.
I know, I know, Mother,
My life’s teeming problems will be over
Only when I far transcend
My thought-world and my mind-world.

– Sri Chinmoy, ‘Supreme, Teach Me How to Surrender’ 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

News #116: A Tribute to Sri Chinmoy’s First Marathon

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Honouring the Sri Chinmoy First Marathon

On 28 February 2026, runners and friends gathered at Jamaica High School in New York to celebrate the 47th anniversary of the Sri Chinmoy First Marathon, commemorating Sri Chinmoy’s historic debut marathon on 3 March 1979 in Chico, California.

Sri Chinmoy ran his first marathon at the Bidwell Classic Marathon, an event he later fondly referred to as the “Chico Marathon.” From that moment onward, running became an important outer expression of his philosophy of self-transcendence.

To honour this milestone, members of the Sri Chinmoy Marathon Team organized a special running event. Throughout the day, participants completed laps around the Jamaica High School.

Race Format and Distances

To celebrate the anniversary, the Sri Chinmoy Marathon Team offered several distances, allowing runners of different abilities to take part comfortably.

Full Marathon

  • 30.5 laps around the Jamaica High School block
  • Total distance: 42.195 km (26.2 miles)

Half Marathon

  • 15 laps
  • Total distance: 20.74 km (12.89 miles)

Each lap around the Jamaica High School block measured approximately 1.383 km (0.859 miles). As a result, runners could easily track their progress while contributing laps to their chosen teams. Meanwhile, organizers recorded official finishing times for those participating in the marathon and half-marathon distances.

Marathon Results

The full marathon required 30.5 laps around the course, which tested both endurance and concentration. Nevertheless, the participants embraced the challenge with enthusiasm.

Top Marathon Finishers

  1. Boijayanti – 4:44:20
  2. Gesiane – 5:04:30
  3. Palash – 6:12:13

Half-Marathon Results

The half-marathon distance included 15 laps around the Jamaica High School block. Although shorter than the full marathon, the race still required strong focus and steady pacing.

Half-Marathon Finishers

  1. Keertivati – 2:11:20
  2. Harita – 3:15:15

Overall, the runners approached the distance with enthusiasm and a joyful spirit, contributing to the uplifting atmosphere of the anniversary celebration.

Team Results – Laps and Distance

One of the highlights of the event was the team lap competition. Participants could dedicate their completed laps to a specific team, creating a sense of shared purpose and friendly rivalry throughout the day.

With each lap measuring 1.383 km (0.859 miles), the combined effort of the teams covered an impressive total distance.

Team

Laps

Distance (km)

Distance (miles)

Annam Brahma

94

130.04 km

80.80 mi

Divine Robe Supreme

67

92.69 km

57.59 mi

Panorama

36

49.80 km

30.95 mi

Oneness-Heart Centre

21

29.05 km

18.05 mi

Smile of the Beyond

13

17.98 km

11.17 mi

Guru Health Foods

11

15.22 km

9.46 mi

Guru Stationery

4

5.53 km

3.44 mi

Total Distance Completed

Participants collectively completed 246 laps, covering a remarkable total of 340.33 km (211.46 miles)

These laps included marathon runners, half-marathon participants, and runners from the weekly Saturday 2-mile race. In addition, many visitors came in the morning simply to offer several laps in celebration of Sri Chinmoy’s first marathon.

Therefore, the combined effort reflected a beautiful spirit of unity and shared inspiration.

A Remarkable Running Achievement

Sri Chinmoy’s running journey developed with surprising speed after his first marathon.

Only three weeks later, on 25 March 1979, he ran his second marathon — the Heart-Watchers Marathon in Toledo, Ohio. Even more remarkably, he improved his performance dramatically.

Sri Chinmoy reduced his marathon time by 36 minutes, thereby breaking the four-hour barrier at the age of 47.

During 1979 alone, he completed seven marathons in nine months. Consequently, his running became a powerful demonstration of his philosophy of self-transcendence — the idea that human beings can continually surpass their previous limits.

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For more information about sports events, visit the official website: www.srichinmoyraces.org.
To learn more about Sri Chinmoy, please visit: www.srichinmoy.org.

 

I Love Singing #244: Sri Chinmoy Songs sung by Purnakama

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This week features four uplifting Sri Chinmoy Bengali songs from the Alpha and Omega 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 songs can add a soft, elevating joy to your week.

Below are the four songs featured in this week’s selection:

Songs

  • Abani Bakke Eseche
  • Parichoy Mor Prabhu Barabhoy Mor
  • Joy… Taba Joy Mama Antara Prabhu Amare
  • Kabhu Amai Dakona Hai Kabhu Amai

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:

Track1
Track2
Track3
Track4
Song Scores

 

Lyrics:

1. Abani Bakke Eseche

Abani bakke eseche jahara gahite mayer joy
Tara shudhu pare danite moder bidhatar parichoy

– Sri Chinmoy, ‘Alpha and Omega’ songbook


2. Parichoy Mor Prabhu Barabhoy Mor

Parichoy mor prabhu barabhoy mor dhrubha parichoy
Majhare tahar prati pale pale gahi bidhatar joy

– Sri Chinmoy, ‘Alpha and Omega’ songbook


3. Joy… Taba Joy Mama Antara Prabhu Amare

Joy joy joy joy taba joy mama antara prabhu
Amare chariya nimesher tare jeyona kotha kabhu

– Sri Chinmoy, ‘Alpha and Omega’ songbook


4. Kabhu Amai Dakona Hai Kabhu Amai

Kabhu amai dakona hai kabhu amai dakona
Kabhu amai tomar paye rakhona hai rakhona

– Sri Chinmoy, ‘Alpha and Omega’ 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 #8: Sri Chinmoy Songs sung by Tanima

Posted on by Yatkara

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

  • Amai Ami Jante Giye
  • Amar Ashru Nire
  • Amar Bhabana Amar Kamana

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:

Track1
Track2
Track3
Song Scores

 

Lyrics:

1. Amai Ami Jante Giye

Amai ami jante giye nitya kari bhul
Bhule bhule jiban gela dekhina hai kul
Samoy hale swarup amar ma janabe more
Tabu kena bandhi amai chanchalatar dore

Translation:

I commit constant mistakes while looking for
     myself, my true form.
One mistake after another; my entire life
     is full of mistakes.
Alas, I do not see the shore, the Golden Shore.
Yet I know when the hour strikes
My Mother will show me my true form.
Alas, why do I bind myself, then, with the
     cord of wild restlessness?

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


2. Amar Ashru Nire

Amar ashru nire
Asi ami phire phire
Jachi taba barabhoy
Ogo chira madhumoy
Gahi taba gahi joy
Amar haibe loy

Translation:

Again and again I come back
And sit inside the tears of my heart.
O Lord, I long for Your Compassion-Sea.
I sing Your Victory-Song.
I know this is the only way
That I can end my human life
And begin my life divine.

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


3. Amar Bhabana Amar Kamana

Amar bhabana amar kamana
Amar eshana amar sadhana
Tomar charane peyechhe ajike thai
Moher bandhan hiyar jatan
Timir jiban shaman shasan
Halo abasan
Nai nai ar nai

Translation:

My thoughts, my desires,
My aspiration, my life’s disciplines,
Have found their haven at Your Feet today.
The bondage of tempting attachment
     and pangs of the heart,
The life of darkness and the torture of death,
No more I see, no more I feel.

– Sri Chinmoy, ‘Garden of Love-Light, 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

News #115: Winter Triumph at Chelyabinsk Self-Transcendence Half Marathon

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Runners pushing through the winter course at the Self-Transcendence Half Marathon 2026 in Chelyabinsk, showcasing determination and Sri Chinmoy spirit.

The Self-Transcendence Half Marathon 2026 took place on January 10, 2026, in Chelyabinsk, Russia. The runners completed the 21.098 km distance on a looped course (one lap = 7.0325 km). Participants embraced the winter conditions with determination. The event embodied Sri Chinmoy’s philosophy of self-transcendence through running. As a result, it drew athletes from various cities and age categories for a meaningful start to the year’s Sri Chinmoy races in Russia.

Organized under the “Самопреодоление – Зима” banner, the race welcomed men and women across groups like 14-17, 18-39, 40-49, 50-59, and 60-69. Additionally, it featured absolute placings alongside category wins. Overall, the day celebrated personal growth, community support, and the joy of overcoming limits in a peaceful setting.

Top Winners and Standout Performances

Vitaliy Pushkarev (48, Chelyabinsk) dominated the men’s absolute and 40-49 category with an impressive 1:24:54. Next, Timur Akhmedyanov (42, Chelyabinsk) secured second overall (1:33:39) and second in 40-49. Then, Sergey Belov (43, Chelyabinsk) took third overall (1:34:59) and third in the category.

Among women, Natalia Gubchenko (46, Chelyabinsk) achieved first place absolute and in 40-49 with 1:46:45 – earning a season record (РС). Yulia Zakharova (50, Chelyabinsk) finished second absolute (1:50:09, also РС) and first in 50-59. Olga Kamysheva (38, Miass) claimed third absolute (1:50:10) and first in 18-39.

Other highlights included Ivan Chernyshev (37, Chelyabinsk) at 1:37:28 (fourth absolute, first 18-39 men), and veteran Andrey Barsukov (66, Chelyabinsk) completing in 2:12:21 (first 60-69 men, eighth absolute). Young Vladislav Zakharov (15, Chelyabinsk) finished in 2:30:16 (first 14-17 boys, ninth absolute).

These results show depth across generations. For instance, season records by Gubchenko and Zakharova added extra inspiration.

Course and Winter Atmosphere in Chelyabinsk

The looped course (7.0325 km per lap) allowed for steady pacing and spectator support. The runners navigated winter paths in Chelyabinsk. They drew energy from fellow participants and volunteers. The event fostered harmony despite the cold. Consequently, it created a welcoming space for self-improvement.

Sri Chinmoy races emphasize inner peace through outer effort. Thus, this winter half marathon encouraged runners to transcend personal barriers.

Significance of the Self-Transcendence Half Marathon 2026

Events like the Self-Transcendence Half Marathon 2026 remind us that running builds resilience and unity. First, they attract diverse ages and backgrounds. Then, they promote values of gratitude and growth. Moreover, season records motivate future efforts. As a result, participants leave inspired for the year ahead.

This Chelyabinsk race continues Russia’s strong Sri Chinmoy Marathon Team tradition. It sets a positive tone for upcoming events, blending challenge with spiritual depth.

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