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.
Akuti: a pioneer-jewel in our Centre
Akuti Eisamann Connecticut, United States
'You have to be like a warrior and fight'
Mahiyan Savage San Diego, United States
A Divine Phone Call
Jogyata Dallas Auckland, New Zealand
The day I saw my Guru's Third Eye
Vidura Groulx Montreal, Canada
All I needed was the Supreme, and I would always win
Pragati Pascale New York, United States
The Ever-Transcending Goal
Preetidutta Thorpe Auckland, New Zealand
A love that was thick like butter
Mahatapa Palit New York, United States
Our Guru becomes the perfect disciple
Devashishu Torpy London, United Kingdom
If I can smile like that, it's worth becoming a disciple
Mahatapa Palit New York, United States
Sri Chinmoy's biography, written by one of the most famous Bengali authors
Mahatapa Palit New York, United States
A Truckload of Humanitarian Aid Sails through Customs
Arthada Platzgummer Vienna, Austria
The Swimming Relay
Toshala Elliott Auckland, New Zealand
It does not matter which spoon you use
Brahmacharini Rebidoux St. John's, CanadaSuggested videos
interviews with Sri Chinmoy's students
Winning the Swiss Alpine Marathon
Vajin Armstrong Auckland, New Zealand
How I got my spiritual name
Pradeep Hoogakker The Hague, Netherlands
An airport meditation experience
Jogyata Dallas Auckland, New Zealand
Sri Chinmoy's vision of the Peace Run
Harita Davies New York, United States
A feeling that something more exists
Florbela Caniceiro Coimbra, Portugal
Meditation functions with Sri Chinmoy
Kokila Chamberlain Bristol, United Kingdom