Adhiratha Keefe has published a short account of how he became a seeker and then student of Sri Chinmoy in the early 1970s.
Adhiratha with Sri Chinmoy in early 1970s
Adhiratha also shares some of his experiences as a student of Sri Chinmoy, including participating in the World Harmony Run and being involved in other initiatives for peace.
Kailash’s singing group is dedicated to learning and performing the prolific musical compositions of Sri Chinmoy. Since it was formed a few years ago, it has performed over 7,000 songs of Sri Chinmoy.
The group perform the songs of Sri Chinmoy without arrangement or instrumental backing.
More on Kailash’s singing group at Radio Sri Chinmoy
On Radio Sri Chinmoy, we have published interviews with three members of this unique group.
Photo Top: Mount Kailash – by, OndÅ™ej ŽváÄek, GNU license.
Seventy-Seven Thousand Service-Trees is a collection of short poems that Sri Chinmoy composed between 1998 and 2007. New books have been added to Sri Chinmoy Library, and the full set will be available soon.
I have a false boss
And a real boss.
My false boss is my ego-pride
And my real boss is my heart-delight.
Sri Chinmoy 1
Little by little,
My soul’s light
Is coming to the fore.
– Sri Chinmoy 2
God is every day looking
For more and more
Self-giving seekers.
– Sri Chinmoy 3
Photo, Tejvan, Sri Chinmoy Centre Galleries.
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Earlier this year, the World Harmony Run passed through some of the most beautiful landmarks in South Africa, and helped to unite many people in working towards a more harmonious and positive future.
see more at Zimbabwe – Victoria Falls
The World Harmony Run, was founded by Sri Chinmoy, as an initiative to encourage world peace and friendship amongst the different peoples of the world.
The initiative has been supported by African leaders such as Nelson Mandela and Desmond Tutu.
“My Brother in peace, we acknowledge the tremendous contribution which you and your peace movement are making to promote global peace.”
– Nelson Mandela 1
“I am happy to support your Peace Run for justice, peace and reconciliation. The world must know that God wants us to live amicably as brothers and sisters, members of one family, the human family, God’s family.â€
– Desmond Tutu 2
Children hold the Torch on a recent visit of Run, through South Africa.
“The absence of war is not and cannot be the real peace. Real peace is the unmistakable establishment of celestial harmony and universal love.”
– Sri Chinmoy (Founder of World Harmony Run) 3
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Sri Chinmoy taught a simple message that the power of love needs to replace the love of power.
Sri Chinmoy expressed this philosophy in a number of aphorisms:
When the power of love
Replaces the love of power,
Man will have a new name:
God.
– Sri Chinmoy 1
World-peace
Can be achieved
When the power of love
Replaces
The love of power.
– Sri Chinmoy 2
Continue reading “When The Power of Love Replaces The Love Of Power”
Ashrita Furman recently set a new Guinness World Record for walking in the heaviest shoes, another unique feat of self-transcendence from the person who holds the most current Guinness World Records. The record was part of Guinness’ annual – Guinness World Records day. Previous records include challenging events such as the most consecutive forward rolls – a rather nauseous 12 miles, and the longest continuous distance whilst balancing milk bottle – 80 miles .
In a recent article at the Wall Street Journal, Ashrita explains his inspiration for feats of self-transcendence come from his meditation and spiritual teacher Sri Chinmoy. Though unathletic at school, Ashrita found a new source of energy and athleticism after practising yoga and meditation under the tutelage of Sri Chinmoy.
“I want to inspire people,” says Mr. Furman, who is almost always training for three or four events. “If you have a dream, you can achieve your dream. I’m living my dream.” – Ashrita at Wall Street Journal
Ashrita featured in the British Sun
Sangit Surabhi is an all-female vocal and instrumental ensemble founded in 2007. The group is based in Ottawa, Canada and comprises members from the Sri Chinmoy Centre.
Sangit Surabhi performing at The Garden of Light in Ottawa.
Sangit Surabhi perform the devotional songs of Sri Chinmoy, who composed many thousands of meditative songs. Sri Chinmoy writes of music:
Music knows no frontiers.
It is free all-where.
Its contribution to emotional integration,
Human and divine,
Can never be fathomed.
Further Reading
Ocean Monk, a short film directed by Sanjay Rawal, was chosen as the winner in the FestivalsOnline competition by the St Louis International Film festival.
Ocean Monk chronicles the lives of a group of students of spiritual teacher, Sri Chinmoy in their search for inner peace amongst the surf and urban environment of New York. The film explores the relationship between surfing, meditation and the quest for self-enlightenment amidst this unlikely setting.
In the short preview period, the film generated a substantial number of views and comments, striking a chord with those seeking to discover a deeper meaning to life.
Now in its 19th year, the Stella Artois St. Louis International Film Festival(SLIFF) is one of the largest international film festivals in the United States. SLIFF showcases the best in cutting-edge features and shorts from around the globe. The majority of the more than 300 films screened – many of them critically lauded award-winners – will receive their only St. Louis exposure at the festival. More than 70 filmmaking guests will accompany screenings, and SLIFF will present major awards to Stacy Keach, Harry Shearer, Rob Nilsson, Stanley Nelson, and Jenna Fischer.
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[1] Excerpt from Ten Thousand Flower-Flames, Part 98 by Sri CHinmoy
Musicians from the Sri Chinmoy Centre have been taking part in a concert tour across the Netherlands, France and the British Isles.
The Songs of the Soul concerts feature a range of musical interpretations from the music of Sri Chinmoy.
Groups who performed included Ghandarva Loka, Temple-Song-Hearts, Paree’s International group, Arthada and friends and an international ensemble arranged by Sahadeva.
The tour has played to packed-out venues in Amsterdam, Paris, Oxford and Bristol. At the weekend the tour moves onto Dublin and then finishing in London on November 11th.
Many members of the public have offered comments for how much they enjoyed the concert.
“Thank you so much for this concert. It was very beautiful, exquisite!”
“Hello I have just returned home after a joyous evening at St Georges (Bristol), listening to the heavenly sounds of the singers and musicians performing some of Sri Chinmoy’s beautiful songs. It was a remarkable and uplifting evening; so wonderful to see the sparkle of joy on the smiling faces and shining eyes of all the performers….”
Read more and more photos at Songs of the Soul
A classic 9 box CD – Aspiration-Cry, is available on Radio Sri Chinmoy, the CDs contain a variety of recordings by Sri Chinmoy from vocal to flute.
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The Australasian leg of the World Harmony Run began on 13 October in Christchurch New Zealand and is currently passing through New Zealand before crossing over into Australia.
The Run, founded by Sri Chinmoy, will finish with a closing ceremony in Canberra Australia on November 20th. During the next few weeks, the run will traverse up the two islands of New Zealand before transferring to Australia (see: Itinery 2010)
What does peace do? Peace blossoms.
What else? Peace spreads.
What else? Peace illumines.
What else? Peace fulfils.
– Sri Chinmoy [1]
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[1] Excerpt from Peace by Sri Chinmoy