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.
Muhammad Ali: I was expecting a monster, but I found a lamb
Sevananda Padilla San Juan, Puerto Rico
I felt a bell ringing in my heart
Charana Evans Cardiff, WalesHow sports and fitness became part of our spiritual life
Banshidhar Medeiros San Juan, Puerto Rico
How I learned from Sri Chinmoy
Pradhan Balter Chicago, United States
My 5 a.m. strategic meditations
Sanchita Fleming Ottawa, Canada
The connection between Sri Chinmoy's music and my soul
Kamalakanta Nieves New York, United States
The spiritual life is normal to me
Shankara Smith London, United Kingdom
Failures are the pillars of success
Anugata Bach New York, United States
Running for Peace
Jogyata Dallas Auckland, New Zealand
The Ever-Transcending Goal
Preetidutta Thorpe Auckland, New Zealand
The day when everything began
Bhagavantee Paul Salzburg, Austria
Sri Chinmoy meets St. Peter
Paramita Jarvis Kingston, Canada
Your life's responsibilities compel you to develop inner strength
Pradhan Balter Chicago, United StatesSuggested videos
interviews with Sri Chinmoy's students
My first impressions of Sri Chinmoy's philosophy
Lunthita Duthely Hialeah, United States
Winning the Swiss Alpine Marathon
Vajin Armstrong Auckland, New Zealand
An airport meditation experience
Jogyata Dallas Auckland, New Zealand
My typical day
Pranlobha Kalagian Seattle, United States
The greatest adventure that you can embark on
Mahatapa Palit New York, United States