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.
I was what you call a classic unconscious seeker
Rupantar LaRusso New York, United States
A vision at 3 a.m in the morning
Abarita Dänzer Zürich, Switzerland
A 40-Year Blessing
Sarama Minoli New York, United States
My Room
Preetidutta Thorpe Auckland, New Zealand
My life with Sri Chinmoy
Namrata Moses New York, United States
Sri Chinmoy's biography, written by one of the most famous Bengali authors
Mahatapa Palit New York, United States
A spiritual name is the name of our soul, and what we can become
Nayak Polissar Seattle, United States
The Swimming Relay
Toshala Elliott Auckland, New Zealand
If I can smile like that, it's worth becoming a disciple
Mahatapa Palit New York, United States
A Divine Phone Call
Jogyata Dallas Auckland, New Zealand
The Ever-Transcending Goal
Preetidutta Thorpe Auckland, New Zealand
'You have to be like a warrior and fight'
Mahiyan Savage San Diego, United States
The oneness of all paths - personal experiences
Nirbhasa Magee Dublin, IrelandSuggested videos
interviews with Sri Chinmoy's students
Winning the Swiss Alpine Marathon
Vajin Armstrong Auckland, New Zealand
My typical day
Pranlobha Kalagian Seattle, United States
Running the world's longest race
Jayasalini Abramovskikh Moscow, Russia
My favourite part of Sri Chinmoy's path
Muslim Badami Auckland, New Zealand
A direct line to God
Vajra Henderson New York, United States
Spirituality - the most fascinating subject on earth
Laila Faerman New York, United States