Inspiration-Letters: Past lives edition
This months edition of Inspiration Letters is focused on the theme of 'past lives'; a diverse collection of writers offer several different interpretations of what this topic means to them.

"... My Past Life" could also refer to the life I lived before I encountered Sri Chinmoy, before I started practicing spirituality. I had so many problems! But, after ten years meditating with Guru, he gave me the name "Mahiruha". The basic meaning of this name is two-fold: "speed" and "aspiration". In other words, if I identify myself with my soul's quality of aspiring speed or fast aspiration, then I don't have to worry or obsess over my difficulties. By aspiring sincerely and self-givingly, the problems that once loomed so large in my life will not be able to forever intimidate me...."
Articles in this 22nd edition
- Here and Now - an article by Tejvan
- The past is dust by Suchana
- Reincarnation - the great journey by Abhinabha
- My past life by Arpan
- My past life an article by Dhiraja
- Past, present, future and forever by Sharani
- My past life by Purnakama
- Fragmentations by Leanne
- Dreams a poem by Jogyata
- Supplementary to past lives a poem by Sri Chinmoy
photo: Sharani, Sri Chinmoy Centre Galleries
Stories
First-hand experiences of meditation and spirituality.
'Always say things in such a way as to inspire people, not discourage them'
Pradhan Balter Chicago, United States
Patanga: my spiritual name
Patanga Cordeiro São Paulo, Brazil
If I can smile like that, it's worth becoming a disciple
Mahatapa Palit New York, United States
Sri Chinmoy meets an old friend
Pradhan Balter Chicago, United States
Muhammad Ali: I was expecting a monster, but I found a lamb
Sevananda Padilla San Juan, Puerto Rico
It does not matter which spoon you use
Brahmacharini Rebidoux St. John's, Canada
In the Right Place, At the Right Time
Eshana Gadjanski Novi Sad, Serbia
How my spiritual search led me to Sri Chinmoy
Vidura Groulx Montreal, Canada
My Room
Preetidutta Thorpe Auckland, New Zealand
An intense, concentrated Fire
Toshala Elliott Auckland, New Zealand
People see something in Guru and want to be part of it
Saraswati Martín San Juan, Puerto Rico
A barrage of Candy Bullets
Jogyata Dallas Auckland, New Zealand
'You two have been friends for many hundreds of years'
Jogyata Dallas Auckland, New ZealandSuggested videos
interviews with Sri Chinmoy's students
Getting through difficult times in your meditation
Banshidhar Medeiros San Juan, Puerto Rico
A direct line to God
Vajra Henderson New York, United States
Sri Chinmoy's vision of the Peace Run
Harita Davies New York, United States
My first experience with Sri Chinmoy
Nayak Polissar Seattle, United States
Beginnings of a spiritual journey
Mahatapa Palit New York, United States
Meditation functions with Sri Chinmoy
Kokila Chamberlain Bristol, United Kingdom