Video #268: Gayatri Mantra – Performed by Arthada & Friends

This recording of the Gayatri Mantra set to music by Sri Chinmoy, is arranged and performed by the music ensemble Arthada & Friends and guest singers from the Vienna and Budapest Sri Chinmoy Centres.

Sri Chinmoy’s comments on the ancient Gayatri Mantra:

Gayatri
The sacred mantra from the Rig Veda addressed to the sun.
If the seeker soulfully recites the Gayatri mantra in the morning and the evening, illumination is bound to take place in the seeker’s confusion-mind infinitely sooner than he would ever expect.

I would be very happy if you could learn the tune that I have set to the Gayatri Mantra. If you can sing it most soulfully, it will be as good as repeating the mantra one hundred times. This is the difference between reciting and singing. While we are singing, our entire being is elevated and transported into the highest plane of consciousness. When we recite something soulfully, sometimes we may get dynamic power; sometimes we may get vital power, uncontrolled vital power. But if we sing a song soulfully, immediately psychic power comes. Psychic power comes to the fore and makes us swim in the sea of Light and Delight. If we are singing soulfully, this is more important than to be technically correct. When I sing, many times I make mistakes. But God does not care about my technique. He cares for my soulful qualities. So when you learn the Gayatri Mantra, please do not worry that you cannot sing it like a professional singer. As long as it comes from your heart, God will be really pleased.

Om bhūr bhuvaḥ svaḥ
tát savitúr váreṇyaṃ
bhárgo devásya dhīmahi
dhíyo yó naḥ prachodáyāt

Translation: 
We meditate on the adorable glory of the effulgent sun, the Creator. May He illumine and guide our mind and intellect.

The Gayatri Mantra is the most hallowed mantra of the Vedas. It is the mother of all the mantras. Mantra means incantation. A mantra can be a one-syllable word or a few words, a sentence or a few sentences. The Gayatri Mantra can offer to the sincere seeker the light of the Infinite, the delight of the Eternal and the life of the Immortal.

A seeker of the infinite Truth must meditate on the Gayatri Mantra. The result that he will get is incalculable.

Subtle is the path of Moksha — Liberation. Hard is the path of liberation. Long is the path of liberation. But a genuine seeker can and does reach the end solely by meditating on the Gayatri. When one is freed from the fetters of ignorance, one grows into the supernal glory of the Transcendental Self. Liberation can be achieved, must be achieved, while the seeker’s soul is in the body. To fail to realise God on earth is to swim in the sea of ignorance with two more swimmers: ignorant birth and shameless death. Liberation attained, the bonds of grief, destroyed. If not, like the Buddha we have to proclaim, “This fleeting world is the abode of sorrow.

The Gayatri is the divine magnetic needle. The magnetic needle points to the north; hence the ship does not lose its direction. The Gayatri always points to the transcendental height of the Supreme; hence the seeker does not miss his Goal: Existence, Consciousness, Bliss.

Sources:
Sri Chinmoy, The core of India’s Light, part 3, Agni Press, 1992
Sri Chinmoy, Sri Chinmoy speaks, part 6, Agni Press, 1976
Sri Chinmoy, AUM — Vol. 7, No.12, July 27, 1972, AUM Centre Press, 1972

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News #15 – Blue Flower Group Concert in Huehuetenango, Guatemala

On March 4, the Blue Flower Group performed in Huehuetenango, Guatemala. Their beautiful music filled the air, creating a memorable experience for the audience.

A local influencer with 21,000+ followers live-streamed the concert, and over 1,600 people watched online.

Watch the full concert here: Video Link

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Video #263: Concert in Plovdiv – Bhoiravi & Dolores

Experience a soulful musical journey from Plovdiv, Bulgaria, on February 4, 2025. Violinist Bhoiravi and pianist Dolores offer a deeply meditative and uplifting performance, weaving melodies that awaken the heart and elevate the spirit. Let the music carry you to a place of peace, inspiration, and inner light.

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News #12: Celebration at Ngurah Rai International Airport

On February 6, 2025, a special event took place at the Sri Chinmoy Peace Airport Garden in Ngurah Rai International Airport, Bali, celebrating the Oneness of Humanity. The gathering was filled with warmth and unity, beginning with heartfelt introductions, followed by a moving rendition of the national anthem. The Bina Vocalia Bali Children’s Choir then graced the audience with three beautiful songs composed by Sri Chinmoy.

The event featured inspiring speeches from key representatives of Sri Chinmoy Centres International and Ngurah Rai International Airport, as well as a touching presentation on the history of the Sri Chinmoy Peace Airport dedication.

Musical performances from international artists, showcasing compositions by Sri Chinmoy, added to the event’s beauty. The event also honored Bapak Wehyudi and Bapak Syaugi with Torch-Bearer Awards for their contributions to humanity. The celebration concluded with the Sri Chinmoy Choir singing the heartfelt ‘Thank You’ song, leaving everyone with a sense of peace and gratitude.

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News #8: World Meditation Day at the Indian Embassy, Nepal

The Embassy of India in Nepal, in collaboration with the Sri Chinmoy Centre, Kathmandu, organized a special meditation program at the Embassy premises to commemorate the inaugural World Meditation Day on December 21.

The event brought together members of the Sri Chinmoy Centre and Embassy officials to offer a program for the public to learn and practice meditation, while also emphasizing mental well-being and the promotion of global harmony. The workshop was conducted by Krishna, a member of the Sri Chinmoy Centre, and saw an impressive turnout of around 100 participants. During the program, Vijay soulfully played an instrument called the Bharat Muni Veena, commonly known as the Sarod.

Speaking about the program, officials highlighted the importance of meditation in fostering inner peace and its role in enhancing cross-cultural unity. The event aimed to inspire individuals to incorporate meditation into their daily lives for personal growth and collective harmony.

This initiative marks a significant step in promoting the universal values of peace and harmony in the region.

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Video #250: Christmas Music by Sri Chinmoy | Dublin Mass

Mangala’s Group, a choir of singers who are students of Sri Chinmoy, recently delivered a moving performance of his songs about Christ during the Christmas Mass at Catherine McAuley Catholic Church in Dublin. The group had the honor of singing throughout the Mass, creating a profoundly reflective and spiritual atmosphere for the congregation.

The performance, characterized by its soulful harmonies and heartfelt delivery, deeply resonated with both the organizers and the audience. One attendee remarked, “The music and songs added a really special tone to the Mass. For me, it was soulful, reflective, and really beautiful.”

A member of the church’s organizing team expressed similar sentiments, saying, “Thank you so much for enhancing the Christmas Liturgy yesterday. It was truly a beautiful experience.”

The choir’s contribution brought a unique and heartfelt dimension to the celebration, making this Christmas Mass a memorable experience for all who attended.

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Video #249: Blue Flower – A Joyful Song for the Christmas Spirit

“Tomar Amar Majhkhane” is a simple and sweet song composed by Sri Chinmoy and arranged by Blue Flower. Its joyful and festive feel makes it perfect for this time of the year – around Christmas and New Year.

This is a live recording of Blue Flower performing the song in Salzburg in September 2024.

Lyric:
Tomar amar majhkhane
Dharai ke aj ke jane

Translation:
Nobody on earth
Knows what was born between You and me,
And what abides between us today.

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