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.
A 40-Year Blessing
Sarama Minoli New York, United States
'You have to be like a warrior and fight'
Mahiyan Savage San Diego, United States
Muhammad Ali: I was expecting a monster, but I found a lamb
Sevananda Padilla San Juan, Puerto Rico
The spiritual life is normal to me
Shankara Smith London, United Kingdom
Learning to love songs ever more
Patanga Cordeiro São Paulo, Brazil
Sri Chinmoy performs on the world's largest organ
Prachar Stegemann Canberra, Australia
The day I recieved my spiritual name
Banshidhar Medeiros San Juan, Puerto Rico
Soul-Birds take flight
Jogyata Dallas Auckland, New Zealand
Now you are in the boat
Kaushalya Casey Toronto, Canada
Why run 3100 miles?
Smarana Puntigam Vienna, Austria
Patanga: my spiritual name
Patanga Cordeiro São Paulo, Brazil
The first time we met our Guru
Kaivalya, Devashishu and Sahadeva Torpy London, EnglandSuggested videos
interviews with Sri Chinmoy's students
My well-scheduled day
Jayasalini Abramovskikh Moscow, Russia
The relationship between Guru and disciple
Baridhi Yonchev Sofia, Bulgaria
The value of meditation in a stressful job
Garga Chamberlain Bristol, United Kingdom
Humorous moments with Sri Chinmoy
Toshala Elliott Auckland, New Zealand
An airport meditation experience
Jogyata Dallas Auckland, New Zealand
Love, devotion and surrender
Pradhan Balter Chicago, United States