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.
The first time that I really understood that I had a soul
Jogyata Dallas Auckland, New Zealand
It does not matter which spoon you use
Brahmacharini Rebidoux St. John's, Canada
If I could remember this in my daily life now, I'd be a very high soul
Charana Evans Cardiff, Wales
Running and Me
Garga Chamberlain Bristol, United Kingdom
Learning to follow my intuition
Saranyu Pearson Geelong, Australia
My first Guru
Adarini Inkei Geneva, Switzerland
Why run 3100 miles?
Smarana Puntigam Vienna, Austria
Our Guru becomes the perfect disciple
Devashishu Torpy London, United Kingdom
Having a Spiritual Teacher
Preetidutta Thorpe Auckland, New Zealand
The Swimming Relay
Toshala Elliott Auckland, New Zealand
In the Whirlwind of Life
Pradeep Hoogakker The Hague, Netherlands
A Mountain Meditation
Jogyata Dallas Auckland, New Zealand
Celestial experiences
Antaranga Gressenich Munich, GermanySuggested videos
interviews with Sri Chinmoy's students
What drew me to Sri Chinmoy's path
Nikolaus Drekonja San Diego, United States
Spirituality - the most fascinating subject on earth
Laila Faerman New York, United States
Winning the Swiss Alpine Marathon
Vajin Armstrong Auckland, New Zealand
From religion to spirituality
Muslim Badami Auckland, New Zealand
Humorous moments with Sri Chinmoy
Toshala Elliott Auckland, New Zealand
Breaking Guinness records
Ashrita Furman New York, United States