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.
The Swimming Relay
Toshala Elliott Auckland, New Zealand
Muhammad Ali: I was expecting a monster, but I found a lamb
Sevananda Padilla San Juan, Puerto Rico
My love of spiritual poetry
Manatita Hutchinson London, United Kingdom
My Life with Sri Chinmoy: a book
Tejvan Pettinger Oxford, United Kingdom
A barrage of Candy Bullets
Jogyata Dallas Auckland, New Zealand
Listen to the inner voice
Vidura Groulx Montreal, Canada
The day my Guru accepted me as his disciple
Banshidhar Medeiros San Juan, Puerto Rico
How I learned from Sri Chinmoy
Pradhan Balter Chicago, United States
The Ever-Transcending Goal
Preetidutta Thorpe Auckland, New Zealand
The first time that I really understood that I had a soul
Jogyata Dallas Auckland, New Zealand
The day when everything began
Bhagavantee Paul Salzburg, Austria
I just knew from the moment I saw him
Ashrita Furman New York, United StatesSuggested videos
interviews with Sri Chinmoy's students
From religion to spirituality
Muslim Badami Auckland, New Zealand
My typical day
Pranlobha Kalagian Seattle, United States
How I got my spiritual name
Pradeep Hoogakker The Hague, Netherlands
My first experience with Sri Chinmoy
Nayak Polissar Seattle, United States
No prior experience needed
Samalya Schafer Berlin, GermanyWhen I met Sri Chinmoy for the first time
Baridhi Yonchev Sofia, Bulgaria