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I Love Singing #246: Sri Chinmoy Songs sung by Purnakama

Posted on March 21, 2026March 21, 2026 by Yatkara

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

Dale Dale Ashbe Sabai Shunte Tomar
Nirabata Nirabata Asimatar Nirabata Tomar
Saphalata Lagi Kande Mor Prana Man Tai
Dhan Jash Man Cheyona

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. Dale Dale Ashbe Sabai Shunte Tomar

Dale dale ashbe sabai shunte tomar katha
Tomar majhe dekhbe jakhan amar nirabata

– Sri Chinmoy, ‘Alpha and Omega’ songbook

2. Nirabata Nirabata Asimatar Nirabata Tomar

Nirabata nirabata asimatar nirabata
Tomar majhe raje kebal swapan purir saphalata

– Sri Chinmoy, ‘Alpha and Omega’ songbook

3. Saphalata Lagi Kande Mor Prana Man Tai

Saphalata lagi kande mor prana man
Tai bahu dure hiya prashanti dhan

– Sri Chinmoy, ‘Alpha and Omega’ songbook

4. Dhan Jash Man Cheyona

Dhan jash man cheyona cheyona pran
Jadi pete chaha amrita sandhan

– 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.

O My Heart #10: Sri Chinmoy Songs sung by Tanima

Posted on March 17, 2026January 23, 2026 by Yatkara

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

Ambare Ambare Ambare
Ami Adihin Anta Bihin
Ami Amar Nirabatar Asimatar Nilima
Ami Amare Khunjiya Mari

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. Ambare Ambare Ambare

Ambare ambare ambare
Ami achhi taba kripa pada dhare

Translation:

In the heart of the sky I am alive
By clinging to Your Compassion-Feet.

– Sri Chinmoy, ‘Journey’s Goal, Part 8a’ songbook

2. Ami Adihin Anta Bihin

Ami adihin anta bihin
Asimer ek bindu
Ami nai ar shudhu nirakar
Dakiche purna indu

Translation:

Beginningless am I and endless am I.
No more do I have form-life.
I am beckoned by the formless,
Infinite inner moon.

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

3. Ami Amar Nirabatar Asimatar Nilima

Ami amar nirabatar asimatar nilima
Amar majhe kare biraj amar desher pratima

Translation:

I am my silence-blossomed Infinite Blue.
In me dwells Immortality-country’s Idol-Emblem.

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

4. Ami Amare Khunjiya Mari

Ami amare khunjiya mari

Translation:

I am in constant search of myself.

– Sri Chinmoy, ‘Flame-Roads’ 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.

I Love Singing #245: Sri Chinmoy Songs sung by Purnakama

Posted on March 14, 2026March 15, 2026 by Yatkara

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

Rakhona Manase Malin
Harashe Harashe Pratiti Dibase Gahi Taba
Priti Diye Karbo Bijoy Bishwa Basir Pran
Aphuran Habe Shanti Amar Atma Tyager

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. Rakhona Manase Malin

Rakhona manase malin chinta rakhona manase
Tai toma puji animesh chite asim harashe

– Sri Chinmoy, ‘Alpha and Omega’ songbook

2. Harashe Harashe Pratiti Dibase Gahi Taba

Harashe harashe pratiti dibase gahi taba joya giti
Dao more prabhu bishwa bidhata madhumoyi taba priti

– Sri Chinmoy, ‘Alpha and Omega’ songbook

3. Priti Diye Karbo Bijoy Bishwa Basir Pran

Priti diye karbo bijoy bishwa basir pran
Puta pritir na jena hoi kabhu aphuran

– Sri Chinmoy, ‘Alpha and Omega’ songbook

4. Aphuran Habe Shanti Amar Atma Tyager

Aphuran habe shanti amar atmatyager bale
Ke dibe amai bibhur charan hridaya padma dale

– 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.

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

Posted on March 10, 2026January 23, 2026 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

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:

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.

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

Posted on March 9, 2026March 9, 2026 by Yatkara

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

Boijayanti – 4:44:20
Gesiane – 5:04:30
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

Keertivati – 2:11:20
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.

Explore More

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