No matter who houses a bad thought —
A desire-man or an aspiration-man —
A bad thought is a dire challenge
To humanity’s progress-life.
Sri Chinmoy, Twenty-Seven Thousand Aspiration-Plants, part 24, Agni Press, 1984
This is a selection of videos which give an insight into the multifarious activities of Sri Chinmoy - from TV talk shows to concerts and weightlifting exhibitions.
Sri Chinmoy briefly meditates and talks about topics, such as God-realisation, reincarnation and the spiritual life. Also at Sri Chinmoy.TV
Sri Chinmoy demonstrates the art of meditation to inspire seekers learning to meditate.
Sri Chinmoy offered 777 Peace Concerts during his lifetime, such as this concert in Prague. Sri Chinmoy sought to offer a meditative experience to the audience through his soulful music. He performed on many instruments including esraj, flute, cello, violin, harmonium, and the piano.
A champion decathlete and sprinter in his youth, Sri Chinmoy advocates physical fitness and good health. Towards the end of his life he took up weightlifting to try and inspire others that we can continue to transcend our capacities even with advancing age.
Sri Chinmoy gives a brief talk about the meaning and significance of poetry.