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.
Meditation: Touching The Infinite
Jogyata Dallas Auckland, New Zealand
It does not matter which spoon you use
Brahmacharini Rebidoux St. John's, Canada
Connecting the dots
Lunthita Duthely Hialeah, United States
The day I made a useless and ridiculous weightlifting machine for Guru
Devashishu Torpy London, United Kingdom
Filled with deepest joy
Tirtha Voelckner Munich, Germany
Sri Chinmoy's opening meditation at the Parliament of World Religions
Pradhan Balter Chicago, United States
I just knew from the moment I saw him
Ashrita Furman New York, United States
A Divine Phone Call
Jogyata Dallas Auckland, New Zealand
How my spiritual search led me to Sri Chinmoy
Vidura Groulx Montreal, Canada
Time seemed to freeze
Brahmata Michael Ottawa, Canada
A Quest for Happiness
Abhinabha Tangerman Amsterdam, Netherlands
Your life's responsibilities compel you to develop inner strength
Pradhan Balter Chicago, United States
Running for Peace
Jogyata Dallas Auckland, New ZealandSuggested videos
interviews with Sri Chinmoy's students
Becoming a disciple of Sri Chinmoy
Tilvila Hurwit Tampa, United States
Where the finite connects to the Infinite
Jogyata Dallas Auckland, New Zealand
What drew me to Sri Chinmoy's path
Nikolaus Drekonja San Diego, United States
Breaking Guinness records
Ashrita Furman New York, United States
How meditation helped me swim the English Channel
Abhejali Bernardova Zlín, Czech Republic
How Sri Chinmoy appreciated enthusiasm
Prachar Stegemann Canberra, Australia