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.
An intense, concentrated Fire
Toshala Elliott Auckland, New Zealand
President Gorbachev: a special soul brought down for a special reason
Mridanga Spencer Ipswich, United Kingdom
A Quest for Happiness
Abhinabha Tangerman Amsterdam, Netherlands
How my spiritual search led me to Sri Chinmoy
Vidura Groulx Montreal, Canada
Learning to love songs ever more
Patanga Cordeiro São Paulo, Brazil
I was just so transported by the atmosphere
Pulak Viscardi New York, United States
A 40-Year Blessing
Sarama Minoli New York, United States
Seeing the God inside my son
Utsahi St-Armand Ottawa, Canada
A spiritual name is the name of our soul, and what we can become
Nayak Polissar Seattle, United States
A disciple re-incarnates
Jogyata Dallas Auckland, New Zealand
The very first time I heard about my spiritual Master
Banshidhar Medeiros San Juan, Puerto Rico
If I could remember this in my daily life now, I'd be a very high soul
Charana Evans Cardiff, WalesSuggested videos
interviews with Sri Chinmoy's students
My well-scheduled day
Jayasalini Abramovskikh Moscow, Russia
Siblings on a spiritual path
Pranlobha Kalagian Seattle, United States
Experiences of meditation
Preetidutta Thorpe Auckland, New Zealand
How I became interested in meditation
Abhejali Bernardova Zlín, Czech Republic
What meditation gave me that I was missing
Purnahuti Wagner Guatemala City, Guatemala
Humorous moments with Sri Chinmoy
Toshala Elliott Auckland, New Zealand