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News #5: Sri Chinmoy Jharna-Kala Day in Ottawa

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Photo on the left: Sri Chinmoy painting his first artwork.
Photo on the right: Ranjana and Pratyaya with Ottawa Mayor Mark Sutcliffe holding the Proclamation.

Fifty years ago, Sri Chinmoy created his first artwork in the West, marking the beginning of Jharna-Kala (‘Fountain-Art’), in Room 233 at the Sheraton El Mirador Hotel, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. For the first time, he signed his artwork with his initials C.K.G. (Chinmoy Kumar Ghose), the monogram he would use throughout his artistic career.

Text of the Proclamation:

SRI CHINMOY JHARNA-KALA DAY
November 19th, 2024

WHEREAS, the City of Ottawa celebrates the 50th anniversary of global peace ambassador Sri Chinmoy’s Jharna-Kala Art, dedicated to world peace and harmony; and

WHEREAS, renowned spiritual leader and humanitarian Sri Chinmoy created his first painting while visiting Ottawa on November 19, 1974, and went on to complete over 200,000 paintings and 16 million peace-bird drawings, which have been exhibited in prestigious galleries worldwide; and

WHEREAS, Sri Chinmoy dedicated his life to serving humanity through bi-weekly Peace Meditations at the United Nations, the global Peace Run torch relay, 700 Peace Concerts, 1,500 books of inspirational writings, and Jharna-Kala paintings for world peace; and

WHEREAS, Sri Chinmoy has inspired and encouraged people throughout the world to find peace and happiness in their own lives;

THEREFORE, I, Mark Sutcliffe, Mayor of the City of Ottawa, do hereby proclaim November 19th, 2024, Sri Chinmoy Jharna-Kala Day in Ottawa.

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

Video #246: Arthada & Friends: Nami Juga Avatar

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Arthada & Friends have released their 11th album Nami Juga Avatar featuring 14 devotional songs by Sri Chinmoy. This 2023 collection, running 62 minutes, includes two versions of the popular mantra Tejo Hasi, a YouTube favorite with 170,000+ views.

Tracklist:
00:00 Bangalir Gan
05:02 Tejo Hasi
09:28 Twenty-First Century
13:12 Chatragramer Shishu Ami
17:02 Ami Haste Chahi
21:41 Malay Paban
25:53 Aghater Par
30:28 Amar Bishal
33:34 He Param Pita Kare Lage Bhalo
36:50 Jadi Bhabi Toma
41:58 Dekha Tomar Paina Kabhu
45:37 Shuno Shuno Bishwa Basi
49:59 Nami Juga Avatar
54:52 Tejo Hasi

A highlight is Chatragramer, arranged by guitarist Adem, with sitar, oud, and Dan Bau adding a unique touch. The album features talented musicians, including guest vocalist Mirjam Wendl and longtime member Pratul.

Celebrating nearly 35 years of music, the group continues to share joy and devotion through their art. 

To learn more about Sri Chinmoy, please visit: www.srichinmoy.org.

Video #244. A New World Of Peace Concert – Philadelphia, August 29, 2024

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Experience the serene and uplifting melodies of A New World of Peace, a special concert held on August 29, 2024, at the historic Church of the Holy Trinity in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. This performance celebrates the timeless songs of Sri Chinmoy, offering a profound message of harmony and unity through words and music.

To find out more about Sri Chinmoy, please visit the official website: www.srichinmoy.org

Week 190: I Love Singing

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Songs:

– Balo Balo Amai Bhalobaso Ki – 1
– Tell Me, My Lord
– Balo Balo Amai Bhalobaso Ki – 2
– Tell Me, Tell Me, My Lord Father Supreme
– Jago Jago Rabi Shashi
– Awake, Awake, O Sun, O Moon

Enjoy singing along with the audio recordings. These songs are composed by Sri Chinmoy and performed by his disciple Purnakama. Please click the links below to listen to or download the audio and song scores:

Track 1
Track 2
Track 3
Track 4
Track 5
Track 6
Song Scores

 

Lyrics:

1. Balo Balo Amai Bhalobaso Ki – 1

Balo balo amai bhalobaso ki
Balo ogo param pita

Translation:

Tell me, my Lord, tell me,
Do You really love me?
– Sri Chinmoy, ‘Amare Karogo Tomar Apan’ songbook


2. Tell Me, My Lord

Tell me, my Lord, tell me,
Do You really love me?
– Sri Chinmoy, ‘Amare Karogo Tomar Apan’ songbook


3. Balo Balo Amai Bhalobaso Ki – 2

Balo balo amai bhalobaso ki
Ogo amar param pita

Translation:

Tell me, tell me,
My Lord Father Supreme,
Do You really love me?
– Sri Chinmoy, ‘Amare Karogo Tomar Apan’ songbook


4. Tell Me, Tell Me, My Lord Father Supreme

Tell me, tell me,
My Lord Father Supreme,
Do You really love me?
– Sri Chinmoy, ‘Amare Karogo Tomar Apan’ songbook


5. Jago Jago Rabi Shashi

Jago jago rabi shashi jago jago tara
Jago amar hiya pure muchhao ashru dhara

Translation:

Awake, awake, O sun, O moon and stars.
Awake in my heart-citadel and wipe the flow of my tears.
– Sri Chinmoy, ‘Amare Karogo Tomar Apan’ songbook


6. Awake, Awake, O Sun, O Moon

Awake, awake,
O sun, O moon and stars.
Awake in my heart-citadel
And wipe the flow of my tears.
– Sri Chinmoy, ‘Amare Karogo Tomar Apan’ 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.

© 2024 Sri Chinmoy Centre

Video #243: Shamita Achenbach-Konig – 3100 Miles

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Here’s an inspiring interview with Shamita, a dedicated member of the Sri Chinmoy Centre, recorded just two days before she completed her 3,100-mile solo run in Vienna, Austria. Shamita accomplished this incredible feat in 49 days, 9 hours, 56 minutes, and 7 seconds on October 28, 2024.

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

News #4: Borough President Richards at Sri Chinmoy Art Exhibit

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Photo: Borough President Richards with Sri Chinmoy Centre members at the Jharna-Kala exhibit, Borough Hall.

An exhibit of Sri Chinmoy’s artwork was displayed in the hall, with large, colorful canvases set alongside a cutout of the Goddess Lakshmi. The exhibit was well-received, with many guests taking photos in front of the display as a memento of the evening. Borough President Richards also admired the paintings and requested a photo with members of the Sri Chinmoy Centre. 

To find out more about Sri Chinmoy, please visit the official website: www.srichinmoy.org

News #3: Queens Borough President Awards Citation of Honor to Sri Chinmoy Centre

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On November 6, 2024, Queens Borough President Donovan Richards awarded a Citation of Honor to Ranjana on behalf of the Sri Chinmoy Centre, recognizing it as “an outstanding institution worthy of the esteem of the community, the Borough of Queens, and New York City.” During the ceremony, Ranjana presented President Richards with a special edition of Guru’s Garden of Love-Light, featuring poems in English, English transliteration, and Bengali script.

The award was part of a Diwali celebration at Borough Hall, where President Richards honored several organizations for their contributions to Queens. His remarks highlighted “outstanding residents who, through hard work and mutual respect, have built a wonderful community and made significant contributions to Queens.” Diwali, one of Hinduism’s major religious festivals, also holds significance in Jainism and Sikhism, symbolizing the triumph of light over darkness.

Photo: Queens Borough President Donovan Richards presents a Citation of Honor to Ranjana, recognizing the Sri Chinmoy Centre’s contributions to the Queens community, during a Diwali celebration on November 6, 2024.

To find out more about Sri Chinmoy, please visit the official website: www.srichinmoy.org

Week 189: I Love Singing

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Songs:

– Nayan Mudile Dekha Dao More
– When I Close My Eyes
– Baroi Madhur Kalpana
– Sweet, Very Sweet

Enjoy singing along with the audio recordings. These songs are composed by Sri Chinmoy and performed by his disciple Purnakama. Please click the links below to listen to or download the audio and song scores:

Track 1
Track 2
Track 3
Track 4
Song Scores

 

Lyrics:

1. Nayan Mudile Dekha Dao More

Nayan mudile dekha dao more
Nayan khulile nimeshe lukao
Keno prabhu keno

Translation:

When I close my eyes,
You come and stand before me.
When I open my eyes,
Immediately You hide.
Why, my Lord, why?
– Sri Chinmoy, ‘Amare Karogo Tomar Apan’ songbook


2. When I Close My Eyes

When I close my eyes,
You come and stand before me.
When I open my eyes,
Immediately You hide.
Why, my Lord, why?
– Sri Chinmoy, ‘Amare Karogo Tomar Apan’ songbook


3. Baroi Madhur Kalpana

Baroi madhur kalpana
Baroi nithur bastab
Ei kathati jante perechi

Translation:

Sweet, very sweet, imagination.
Cruel, very cruel, reality.
This I have known all along.
– Sri Chinmoy, ‘Amare Karogo Tomar Apan’ songbook


4. Sweet, Very Sweet

Sweet, very sweet, imagination.
Cruel, very cruel, reality.
This I have known all along.
– Sri Chinmoy, ‘Amare Karogo Tomar Apan’ 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.

© 2024 Sri Chinmoy Centre

News #2: Sri Chinmoy Art & 3100 Race Movie Featured at Mate Festival, Portugal

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From October 19th to 22nd, Coimbra, Portugal, hosted Mate, an international festival celebrating art, education, and technology. Two projects from the Sri Chinmoy Centre were voted on by the public and subsequently chosen by the jury to be showcased: a Jharna-Kala art presentation and the premiere of the film 3100: Run and Become.

This event has opened exciting opportunities for 2025, including Jharna-Kala exhibitions from February to June and screenings of the film in three additional cities. Our heartfelt gratitude to everyone involved and most of all to our beloved Guru.

To find out more about Sri Chinmoy, please visit the official website: www.srichinmoy.org