In the space of three days last week, Sri Chinmoy accomplished two remarkable lifts as part of his effort to inspire others through lifting heavy weights. Through his lifting achievements, he hopes to encourage the world around him to try and transcend their own capacities. “If we remain in a childlike heart, then age can [...]
Short Poems
Sri Chinmoy has written countless short poems which express in small portion part of his spiritual philosophy. Sri Chinmoy has never written a complete overview of his philosophical viewpoint. In some ways his prolific output of prose and poetry give a glimpse into the potential limitless expression of spirituality. Each poem and aphorism adds to [...]
I always try to speak with my heart
I always try to speakWith my heartWhen I speak to God 38,264 Everyone, without exception Has to sitFor the God-realisation-examinationEither in the near futureOr in the distant future 39,251 The mind path Is, indeed,A constant obstacle course. 39,244 No more shall I be interested In my mind-jungle.From now on , I shall stay always Inside [...]
To Be A Chittagonian
Sri Chinmoy was born in the district of Chittagong and spent the first 12 years of his life in the tiny Indian village of Shakpura. In 2006 he composed his 13,000th song and dedicated it to Chittagong In 2003 Sri Chinmoy said of Chittagong “My Chittagong,May the world-citizensTo your heart-beauty throng.” “Chittagong is the chief [...]
Should we be afraid of Death?
Sri Chinmoy says of death: “What is death? Death is the immortal pilgrim’s short rest along the road of Eternity. Death is a necessary experience for human beings at the present state of their evolving consciousness.” Excerpt from My Rose Petals, Part 3 by Sri Chinmoy. Death is the journey into the unknown. Death means [...]
World Harmony Run
The World Harmony Run is an initiative founded by Sri Chinmoy. It seeks to bring people together in a spirit of friendship and harmony. The essence of the Run is summed up with the motto “harmony begins with me”. If people can bring more harmony into their own lives this will spread to their friends [...]
Sri Chinmoy with Elephants in Thailand
On a recent trip to Thailand Sri Chinmoy visited an Elephant sanctuary where he lifted a baby elephant using a special lifting apparatus. This is a photo of Sri Chinmoy with some of the elephants and park keepers from the sanctuary. Sri Chinmoy Lifting
notes from Sri Chinmoy Triathlon Festival
See also: previous entry: Sri Chinmoy Triathlon Festival For the last few years it has been my task to set up swim courses. Measuring distance on the water is the key factor, and a few different methods have been employed over the years. A cumbersome, now obsolete method, used a string on a reel with [...]
Dealing With Anger
The essential message of Sri Chinmoy is for each human being to cherish their own inner peace. For the world to make progress it is important to focus on good, divine qualities. When emotions like anger come we should firmly resist letting them take hold. See: Dealing With anger The difference between peace and anger [...]
Seventy Seven Thousand Service Trees
When the flowers singI feel a new dawn in my heart. 42,010 The children of happinessWill create a new world. 42,007 InspirationWithout speechIs most powerful 42,015 Alas,The mind never takes advice From the heart! 42,018 No enthusiasm,No success or progress-Either in our outer lifeOr in our inner life. By: Sri ChinmoyFrom: Seventy Seven Thousand Service [...]
Sri Chinmoy Triathlon Festival 2007
This year’s Sri Chinmoy Triathlon Festival has just wrapped up inCanberra, Australia. But this is not really a race report. It’s justsome words about the experience of helping to make it happen. Westarted setting up for the event last Wednesday, in the idyllicenvironment of Yarralumla Bay. The green lawn slopes gently down tothe strip of [...]
