8 March
The Esraj
The Esraj, an Indian stringed instrument, was Sri Chinmoy's favourite instrument; on the Esraj Sri Chinmoy offered many soulful performances of meditative music.
O esraj, I am all gratitude to you
For bringing to the fore
The divine musician in me.
Sri Chinmoy, [1. Sri Chinmoy, Seventy-Seven Thousand Service-Trees, Part 16, New York: Agni Press, 1999.]
Sri Chinmoy would often play the Esraj before lifting people in his special programme 'Lifting Up the World With a Oneness Heart'. Sri Chinmoy felt by playing the Esraj he could offer a meditative consciousness to people.
At Radio Sri Chinmoy, we have a new Esraj Recording - Maestro Sri Chinmoy plays the Esraj.
Sri Chinmoy playing the Esraj. Photo by Pavitrata.
Stories
First-hand experiences of meditation and spirituality.
Filled with deepest joy
Tirtha Voelckner Munich, Germany
Meditation Nights at the Sri Chinmoy Centre
Preetidutta Thorpe Auckland, New Zealand
I was what you call a classic unconscious seeker
Rupantar LaRusso New York, United States
Now you are in the boat
Kaushalya Casey Toronto, Canada
Just go with it and jump!
Gabriele Settimi San Diego, United States
If a wish comes from the soul, it will be granted
Kamalakanta Nieves New York, United States
You only have to keep your eyes and ears open
Gannika Wiesenberger Linz, Austria
Learning to love songs ever more
Patanga Cordeiro São Paulo, Brazil
All I needed was the Supreme, and I would always win
Pragati Pascale New York, United States
The Ever-Transcending Goal
Preetidutta Thorpe Auckland, New Zealand
If a little meditation can give you this kind of experience...
Pragya Gerig Nuremberg, Germany
The happiest I've ever been
Gabriele Settimi San Diego, United StatesSuggested videos
interviews with Sri Chinmoy's students
No prior experience needed
Samalya Schafer Berlin, Germany
Sri Chinmoy's vision of the Peace Run
Harita Davies New York, United States
Breaking Guinness records
Ashrita Furman New York, United States
Winning the Swiss Alpine Marathon
Vajin Armstrong Auckland, New Zealand
A feeling that something more exists
Florbela Caniceiro Coimbra, Portugal
From religion to spirituality
Muslim Badami Auckland, New Zealand
Making progress on Sri Chinmoy's Path
Daulot Fountain Seattle, United States
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