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O My Heart #20: Sri Chinmoy Songs sung by Tanima

Posted on May 26, 2026March 20, 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

Antare Mor Jyotir Plaban
Ar Sab Jai Jak
Ar Katokal Kandbo Mago
Arati Ghanta Bajabo

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. Antare Mor Jyotir Plaban

Antare mor jyotir plaban
Bahire mor alo
Jyotite aj dubiche pran
Kothao nai kalo
Jyoti dhyane achi tanmoy
Jyoti shudhu chira akkhoy
Jyotir jyoti tomai priya
Basi shudhui bhalo

Translation:

Within and without me is the flood of light.
Today darkness I see nowhere.
Eternity’s Light has become my very own
And this Eternity’s Light I love only.

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

2. Ar Sab Jai Jak

Ar sab jai jak ar sab jai jak
Sabiy chale jak
Prana pane satya nishtha
Nitya dhare thak

Translation:

Let everything else go,
Let everything else go.
Always hold fast to Truth
For your very existence-life.

– Sri Chinmoy, ‘Seventy Rosebuds’ songbook

3. Ar Katokal Kandbo Mago

Ar katokal kandbo mago ar katokal kandbo
Andhar ghare ekla base tomai bhalobasbo
Tumi jano gopan katha
Amar hiyar byakulata
Nitya kena kalo shaman
Prane amar kare dahan
Ar karona deri mago ar karona deri
Tumi amar bishwa mata Jishur jeman Meri

Translation:

How long more shall I cry, Mother?
How long shall I cry
In a dark room alone, loving You?
You know my secret thought.
You know my heart’s eagerness.
Why does dark death torture me every day?
How long will You delay, Mother?
How long will You delay?As Jesus had Mary,
So are You my World-Mother.

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

4. Arati Ghanta Bajabo

Arati ghanta bajabo
Bidhata bajabo

Translation:

I shall ring the bell
Of my soulful self-offering,
O my Lord Supreme.

– Sri Chinmoy, ‘Journey’s Goal, Part 10a’ 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 #254: Sri Chinmoy Songs sung by Purnakama

Posted on May 23, 2026May 23, 2026 by Yatkara

This week features four uplifting Sri Chinmoy Bengali and English songs from the ‘Your Face Is My Dream’ 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 and English songs can add a soft, elevating joy to your week.

Below are the six songs featured in this week’s selection:

Songs

Bhitar Bahir Mitthya Prachir Nahi Pratiti Manab
Within and Without
Bhitare Eshana Shikha
Within, Aspiration-Flames

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. Bhitar Bahir Mitthya Prachir Nahi Pratiti Manab

Bhitar bahir mitthya prachir
Nahi pratiti manab badhir

Translation:

Within and without falsehood walks
And man on purpose hears not.

Composed on Dec. 23rd, 1984
– Sri Chinmoy, ‘Your Face Is My Dream’ songbook

2. Within and Without

Within and without falsehood walks
And man on purpose hears not.

Composed on Dec. 23rd, 1984
– Sri Chinmoy, ‘Your Face Is My Dream’ songbook

3. Bhitare Eshana Shikha

Bhitare eshana shikha
Bahire basana bal
Taito manab jatana

Translation:

Within aspiration-flames,
Without desire-forest.
Therefore, man is his agony.

Composed on Dec. 23rd, 1984
– Sri Chinmoy, ‘Your Face Is My Dream’ songbook

4. Within, Aspiration-Flames

Within, aspiration-flames.
Without, desire-forest.
Therefore, man is his agony.

Composed on Dec. 23rd, 1984
– Sri Chinmoy, ‘Your Face Is My Dream’ 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.

Inspiring News #131: Music and Meditation Evening in Dublin

Posted on May 20, 2026May 24, 2026 by Yatkara

Live music performance at Sri Chinmoy Music and Meditation event in Dublin

Music and Meditation Evening in Dublin Continues to Inspire Seekers

On Friday, May 15, the Dublin Centre hosted the fifth event in its popular monthly Music and Meditation series. The evening welcomed 85 seekers who enjoyed 90 minutes of deep peace, beautiful live music, and heartfelt connection. The series is quickly becoming one of the most loved spiritual activities in the Dublin area.

Each Music and Meditation evening offers a gentle yet powerful mix of guided meditation, live concert, and group singing. Thanks to the warm and welcoming atmosphere, both newcomers and regular attendees can relax, recharge, and experience a deeper sense of inner peace.

A Growing Monthly Tradition

The Music and Meditation evenings at the Dublin Centre have grown steadily in popularity. Attendance now regularly ranges between 70 and 100 people each month. As a result, many participants look forward to this special evening as a highlight of their month — a chance to step away from daily busyness and reconnect with their inner self.

Previous themes have included “Peace & Joy”, “Mother Nature”, and “Ancient Mantras”. Moreover, every month brings a fresh focus. This keeps the experience new and inspiring while maintaining the core elements people love: meditation, live music, and collective singing.

What Happens During a Music and Meditation Evening

The organisers carefully design each session to create a peaceful and uplifting experience. The evening usually starts with guided meditation and visualisation. This helps participants quiet their minds and open their hearts. Then comes a live concert featuring soulful songs, often inspired by Sri Chinmoy’s music and teachings.

One of the most enjoyable parts follows: the group sing-along. Everyone is encouraged to join in. This creates a beautiful collective sound that fills the room with positive energy. In addition, the events feature projected visuals and videos, including stunning nature imagery and Jharna Kala (Sri Chinmoy’s spontaneous paintings). These elements add another beautiful layer to the experience.

The Power of Combining Music and Meditation

Music and meditation work beautifully together in spiritual traditions. Sri Chinmoy often explained how soulful music can lift our consciousness and help us enter meditation more easily. When we combine the two, they create a powerful synergy that touches both the heart and the soul.

Many attendees report feeling lighter, calmer, and more centred after these evenings. Furthermore, some say the experience helps them carry a sense of peace into their daily lives. As a result, they find it easier to handle stress and stay connected to their spiritual aspirations.

Why People Keep Coming Back

The success of the Music and Meditation series comes from its simplicity and sincerity. There is no pressure to perform or achieve anything. Participants are simply invited to sit, listen, sing, and feel. This open and inclusive approach makes the evenings accessible to people of all backgrounds and experience levels.

Regular attendees often mention how the consistent monthly rhythm gives them something positive to look forward to. Meanwhile, newcomers frequently comment on how welcome they feel and how quickly they relax into the gentle flow of the evening.

Looking Ahead to Future Evenings

The Dublin Centre plans to continue this successful series with new themes and fresh inspiration each month. Consequently, the combination of beautiful music, peaceful meditation, and uplifting visuals continues to attract more people. This is creating a growing community of seekers who value inner peace and spiritual nourishment.

If you are in the Dublin area and looking for a regular spiritual activity that is both relaxing and inspiring, these Music and Meditation evenings offer a wonderful opportunity.

A Beautiful Expression of Sri Chinmoy’s Teachings

Sri Chinmoy always encouraged people to use music as a spiritual tool. He composed thousands of songs and believed that soulful music could help us enter meditation more easily and feel closer to the Divine. Therefore, the Dublin Centre’s Music and Meditation series beautifully carries forward this vision. It creates regular opportunities for people to experience the joy and peace that come from combining music with inner silence.

Why This Series Matters

In our busy modern lives, it can be difficult to find regular time for inner reflection. However, the Music and Meditation evenings provide a simple yet effective solution — a dedicated space and time each month where people can come together, breathe, listen, and reconnect with their deeper self.

The growing attendance clearly shows that many people are looking for exactly this kind of sincere, heart-centred spiritual practice.

Explore More

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

O My Heart #19: Sri Chinmoy Songs sung by Tanima

Posted on May 19, 2026March 20, 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

Annam Brahma.. Tumi Pushti Tumi
Anrita Hate Sat Pathe
Antare Jwalo Abhipsa Shikha Antare
Anute Renute Sakala Tanute

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. Annam Brahma.. Tumi Pushti Tumi

Annam Brahma Annam Brahma Annam Brahma
Tumi pushti tumi tushti anupama
Nimner kanan urdher nachan
Annam Brahma
Tomai daki tomai puji namo namo

– Sri Chinmoy, ‘Divine Enterprise Songbook, Part 1’ songbook

2. Anrita Hate Sat Pathe

Anrita hate sat pathe
Niye jao
Biduri tamasa jyotir
Smaran nao
Nahi jena pai bhoy
Ami jena chali
Amrita dhame
Mrittyure kari joy

Translation:

Lead me from the unreal to the real.
Lead me from darkness to light.
I must not fear;
Dauntless I must march
From death to Immortality.

– Sri Chinmoy, ‘Supreme, I Sing Only for You’ songbook

3. Antare Jwalo Abhipsa Shikha Antare

Antare jwalo abhipsa shikha
Antare aji jwalo
Bahudure ami rakhibo pheliya
Malin maner kalo

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

4. Anute Renute Sakala Tanute

Anute renute sakala tanute
Biraje amar pran
Ami madhumoy abhoy akkhoi
Shudhu kari madhu pan

Translation:

In atom and in pollen
And in human frames
My life abides.
All beauty am I, immutable am I.
I drink my ambrosia all alone.

– 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.

I Love Singing #253: Sri Chinmoy Songs sung by Purnakama

Posted on May 16, 2026May 16, 2026 by Yatkara

This week features four uplifting Sri Chinmoy Bengali and English songs from the ‘Your Face Is My Dream’ 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 and English songs can add a soft, elevating joy to your week.

Below are the six songs featured in this week’s selection:

Songs

Nai Je Samoy Kemane Abhoy Kemane
No Time Left
Payer Byatha
O My Leg Pain

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. Nai Je Samoy Kemane Abhoy Kemane

Nai je samoy kemane abhoy
Kemane ajoy
Kemane chira madhumoy

Translation:

No time left, fearless, how can I be?
Unconquerable, how can I be?
Eternity’s delight, how can I be?

Composed on Dec. 23rd, 1984
– Sri Chinmoy, ‘Your Face Is My Dream’ songbook

2. No Time Left

No time left.
Fearless, how can I be?
Unconquerable, how can I be?
Eternity’s delight, how can I be?

Composed on Dec. 23rd, 1984
– Sri Chinmoy, ‘Your Face Is My Dream’ songbook

3. Payer Byatha

Payer byatha payer byatha
Bhagna deher durbalata
Sab kichutei hai byarthata

Translation:

O my leg pain, O my leg pain,
You are the weakness of my shattered health.
Alas, in everything my life is a fruitless failure.

Composed on Dec. 23rd, 1984
– Sri Chinmoy, ‘Your Face Is My Dream’ songbook

4. O My Leg Pain

O my leg pain, O my leg pain,
You are the weakness of my shattered health.
Alas, in everything my life is a fruitless failure.

Composed on Dec. 23rd, 1984
– Sri Chinmoy, ‘Your Face Is My Dream’ 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.