{"id":2304,"date":"2013-12-06T08:23:12","date_gmt":"2013-12-06T12:23:12","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.srichinmoybio.co.uk\/news\/?p=2304"},"modified":"2013-12-06T08:28:24","modified_gmt":"2013-12-06T12:28:24","slug":"nelson-mandela-1918-2013","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.srichinmoybio.co.uk\/news\/?p=2304","title":{"rendered":"Nelson Mandela (1918 – 2013)"},"content":{"rendered":"

Nelson Mandela, one of the world’s most admired leaders, recently passed away aged 95; Mandela personified South Africa’s transition to democracy and was greatly admired for his generosity of spirit and moral courage. Nelson Mandela was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1993 (jointly with F W De Klerk) Throughout his 95 years, Mandela sacrificed his life for the ideals of justice and peace and gave inspiration to millions across the world.<\/p>\n

\u00e2\u20ac\u0153What counts in life is not the mere fact that we have lived. It is what difference we have made to the lives of others that will determine the significance of the life we lead.\u00e2\u20ac\u009d<\/p>\n

\u00e2\u20ac\u201d Nelson Mandela<\/p>\n

Sri Chinmoy met Nelson Mandela on a number of occasions, and said Nelson Mandela was one of the persons’ he admired most [1]<\/a>. Sri Chinmoy wrote a book on Nelson Mandela entitled ‘Nelson Mandela: The Pinnacle-Pillar of Mother Earth<\/i>‘ The book is a tribute to the ideals and vision of Nelson Mandela.<\/p>\n

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Nelson Mandela and Sri Chinmoy meet at the United Nations June 1990<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Sri Chinmoy also awarded Nelson Mandela the U Thant Peace Award<\/a> in 1996, for Mandela’s commitment to the ideals of peace, forgiveness and harmony.<\/p>\n

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Nelson Mandela and Sri Chinmoy in 1996, ANC headquarters.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Some selected quotes by Sri Chinmoy on Nelson Mandela:<\/strong>
\n<\/b><\/p>\n

Nelson Mandela:
\nThe pinnacle-pillar
\nOf Mother Earth.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Wherever he goes,
\nHe carries with him
\nThe tears and smiles
\nOf sweetness-love.<\/p>\n

\u00c2\u00a0<\/p>\n

Whoever genuinely desires
\nTo redress humanity\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s suffering
\nFeels behind him one hundred per cent
\nThe living presence of Mandela\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s heart.<\/p>\n

President Mandela\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s very name
\nBuilds a hope-cathedral
\nIn the heart of despair-flooded humanity.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

In Mandela they found
\nThe inspiration-fountain
\nOf their lives
\nAnd the aspiration-mountain
\nOf their hearts.<\/p>\n

He is a magician supreme!
\nHe transforms
\nOur very long-standing bitterness
\nInto our abiding sweetness
\nIn the twinkling of an eye.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

He tells the sea-deep sorrow-sufferers:
\n\u00e2\u20ac\u02dcMy brothers and my sisters.
\nHere and now smile with a new start
\nTomorrow\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Golden Dawn is come!\u00e2\u20ac\u2122<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

The citizens of the whole world
\nSee in the circle
\nOf President Mandela\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s
\nFond embrace
\nThe blossoming joy of world-peace-hope
\nAnd
\nThe fulfilling power of world-oneness-promise.<\/p>\n

Sri Chinmoy also set to music some of President Mandela’s immortal utterances.<\/strong><\/p>\n

“You must vow to turn misfortunes into victory.”<\/p>\n

Words of President Nelson Mandela<\/p>\n

“Any man that tries to rob me of my dignity will lose.”<\/p>\n

Words of President Nelson Mandela<\/p>\n