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Video #339: Martin Luther King Day: “I Have a Dream”

Posted on February 2, 2026January 30, 2026 by Yatkara

On January 14, 2026, the Sri Chinmoy Centre in New York to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s life and birthday. They performed the inspiring “I Have a Dream’ Song, featuring words from Dr. King’s historic 1963 “I Have a Dream” speech set to a beautiful melody by Sri Chinmoy, with a fresh piano arrangement. This musical tribute reminds us of hope, unity, and non-violence in divided times.

Historical Roots of the Song

The “I Have a Dream” song first premiered in 1977 at a special United Nations program honoring Dr. King. Mrs. Coretta Scott King attended as the guest of honor and keynote speaker. She heard the song performed in her presence, blending Dr. King’s powerful words with Sri Chinmoy’s uplifting melody.

Dr. King, a global beacon of peace, received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1964 for his non-violent efforts toward equality and justice. His message transcends borders and eras.

The Performance at Aspiration-Ground

At Aspiration-Ground, a peaceful outdoor space in Jamaica Hills, New York, Sri Chinmoy’s students sang with devotion. The lyrics include:

I have a dream.
Today, with this faith we will be able
to work together, to pray together, to struggle together,
to go to jail together, to stand up for freedom together,
knowing that we will be free one day.

[Words of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.]

Sheet music is available here: “I Have a Dream”.

The new piano arrangement added emotional depth, making the performance even more moving. This tradition continues yearly, keeping Dr. King’s vision alive through music and meditation.

Timeless Relevance Today

In our world of divisions, Dr. King’s dream of unity, hope, and promise feels more urgent than ever. Sri Chinmoy, a dedicated advocate for world peace, created this song to inspire oneness and positive change. His students perform it to invoke harmony and inner strength.

The aspiration is for this song to spread widely—to churches, schools, and communities. It can help future generations remember and live Dr. King’s ideals of non-violence and human unity.

A Message of Enduring Hope

Events like this show how music and spirituality can honor great leaders. Sri Chinmoy’s work at the UN and beyond promotes peace through self-transcendence. Sharing this song helps keep Dr. King’s dream vibrant.

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

I Love Singing #239: Sri Chinmoy Songs sung by Purnakama

Posted on February 1, 2026February 1, 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

Raje Raje Tomar Charan Amar Hiyai Raje
Majhe Majhe Tomar Katha Shuni Ami Mago
Jago.. Amar Parane Antaratama Karogo
Manorama Hok Bhitar Jiban Bahir Jiban

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. Raje Raje Tomar Charan Amar Hiyai Raje

Raje raje tomar charan amar hiyai raje
Raje raje tomar kripa bishwa sabha majhe

– Sri Chinmoy, ‘Alpha and Omega’ songbook

2. Majhe Majhe Tomar Katha Shuni Ami Mago

Majhe majhe tomar katha shuni ami mago
Taito tumi majhe majhe amar hiyai jago

– Sri Chinmoy, ‘Alpha and Omega’ songbook

3. Jago.. Amar Parane Antaratama Karogo

Jago jago jago amar parane antaratama
Karogo amar jiban khanire madhu manorama

– Sri Chinmoy, ‘Alpha and Omega’ songbook

4. Manorama Hok Bhitar Jiban Bahir Jiban

Manorama hok bhitar jiban bahir jiban mor
Bhitare bahire rakhibona kabhu agyanatar ghor

– 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 #3: Sri Chinmoy Songs sung by Tanima

Posted on January 27, 2026January 22, 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

Agni Sadhak Agni Sadhika Mora
Amar Puta Antare
Andhakar Andhakar Tai Kari Chitkar

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. Agni Sadhak Agni Sadhika Mora

Agni sadhak agni sadhika mora
Maha bharater jagya-bahni ghora
Amara nashibo ama rajanir kaya
Rakhibo sudure maha bandhana chhaya

– Sri Chinmoy, ‘India, My India’ songbook

2. Abirbhuta Jagat Mata

Amar puta antare
Prabhur hasi santare
Amar madhu swapane
Prabhu nache gopane

Translation:

In my hallowed heart
The smile of my Beloved Supreme
swims.
In my honey-dream,
In silence, ever dances
My Beloved Lord Supreme.

– Sri Chinmoy, ‘My Green Adoration-Gifts, Part 2’ songbook

3. Andhakar Andhakar Tai Kari Chitkar

Andhakar andhakar
Tai kari chitkar
Andhakar andhakar
Nahi heri kona par
Andhakar andhakar
Ghor shaman asar

Translation:

Darkness within, darkness without.
Therefore, I shout and scream.
Darkness within, darkness without.
I see no shore.
Darkness within, darkness without.
Before me is the dark, hopeless and fruitless death.

– Sri Chinmoy, ‘My Green Adoration-Gifts, 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.

I Love Singing #238: Sri Chinmoy Songs sung by Purnakama

Posted on January 24, 2026January 24, 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

Aphuran Jani Taba Barabhoy
Joy Hok.. Mama Hiya Tari Majhi Taba Paye
Saji Ami Saji Ami Nutan Ashai Nutan
Tomai Ami Dehkte Pabo Bishwa Sabha

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. Aphuran Jani Taba Barabhoy

Aphuran jani taba barabhoy
Gahi jeno animesha taba joy

– Sri Chinmoy, ‘Alpha and Omega’ songbook

2. Joy Hok.. Mama Hiya Tari Majhi Taba Paye

Joy hok joy hok joy hok mama hiya tari majhi
Taba paye rakhi mor jibaner shato shato phul saji

– Sri Chinmoy, ‘Alpha and Omega’ songbook

3. Saji Ami Saji Ami Nutan Ashai Nutan

Saji ami saji ami nutan ashai
Nutan bhashai pujte tomai tushte tomai

– Sri Chinmoy, ‘Alpha and Omega’ songbook

4. Tomai Ami Dehkte Pabo Bishwa Sabha

Tomai ami dekhte pabo bishwa sabha majhe
Manda kalo amar prane nahi jadi raje

– 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 #2: Sri Chinmoy Songs sung by Tanima

Posted on January 19, 2026January 28, 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

Age Nahi Bale
Aghat Hani Bare Bare
Aghat Kare Jai Je Chale
Aghate Aghate Jibana Prabhate More

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. Age Nahi Bale

Age nahi bale
Jadi ghare ele
Ogo priyatama
Kichhui bhebona
Tumi je amar
Jeona bhule

Translation:

If You have entered into my heart’s room
Without informing me,
O my Beloved Supreme,
Do not feel uncomfortable.
Do not forget You are my Eternity’s All.

– Sri Chinmoy, ‘Journey’s Goal, Part 9a’ songbook

2. Aghat Hani Bare Bare

Aghat hani bare bare tader komal prane
Tabu ase dake amai bhalobasar gane
Jatai tader dure theli tatai apan hoy
He bidhata amar majhe tader hauk joy

Translation:

I hurt them mercilessly;
Their soft and delicate hearts I hurt,
     I strike.
But they come back to me again and again
With the song of love.
The further I throw them out of my
     boundary, the closer they come to me.
O Lord Supreme,
May their victory alone be proclaimed
     in my heart.

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

3. Aghat Kare Jai Je Chale

Aghat kare jai je chale
Bishwa basi
Habo ebar mahi tale
Man udashi

Translation:

The world citizens strike me hard
And go away.
This time, I shall be
Self-oblivion-indifference-mind
To the whole world.

– Sri Chinmoy, ‘Journey’s Goal, Part 4’ songbook

4. Aghate Aghate Jibana Prabhate More

Aghate aghate jibana prabhate
More pabitra karo
Shaman ashani ami nahi mani
Tumi jadi more dharo

Translation:

Strike me again and again,
Right from the morning of my life
And make my entire life purity’s flood.
Neither do I respect nor do I fear
The thunder of doubt
When You, out of Your infinite Bounty,
Clasp me, my love and service-life.

– Sri Chinmoy, ‘Supreme, Make My Life a Gratitude-Flood’ 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.