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.
The connection between Sri Chinmoy's music and my soul
Kamalakanta Nieves New York, United States
'When you perform for me, always choose devotional songs.'
Gunthita Corda Zurich, Switzerland
A 40-Year Blessing
Sarama Minoli New York, United States
“Where there is heart, always there is a way.”
Jogyata Dallas Auckland, New Zealand
President Gorbachev: a special soul brought down for a special reason
Mridanga Spencer Ipswich, United Kingdom
Seeing the God inside my son
Utsahi St-Armand Ottawa, Canada
A Quest for Happiness
Abhinabha Tangerman Amsterdam, Netherlands
No Fear, Only the Heart’s Concern
Jogyata Dallas Auckland, New Zealand
Listen to the inner voice
Vidura Groulx Montreal, Canada
Spiritual moments with my grandmother
Patanga Cordeiro São Paulo, Brazil
The very first time I heard about my spiritual Master
Banshidhar Medeiros San Juan, Puerto Rico
If a little meditation can give you this kind of experience...
Pragya Gerig Nuremberg, Germany
I just knew from the moment I saw him
Ashrita Furman New York, United StatesSuggested videos
interviews with Sri Chinmoy's students
Where the finite connects to the Infinite
Jogyata Dallas Auckland, New Zealand
How I became interested in meditation
Abhejali Bernardova Zlín, Czech Republic
When I met Sri Chinmoy for the first time
Baridhi Yonchev Sofia, Bulgaria
How Sri Chinmoy appreciated enthusiasm
Prachar Stegemann Canberra, Australia
Selfless Service
Brian David Seattle, United States
Starting a spiritual café
Toshala Elliott Auckland, New Zealand
Humorous moments with Sri Chinmoy
Toshala Elliott Auckland, New Zealand
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