First steps on the spiritual path
A new section 'First Steps' offers a selection of stories by members of the Sri Chinmoy Centre about their first experiences in taking to a spiritual life.

The section at Sri Chinmoy Centre shows the diverse range of experiences that led people from a variety of different backgrounds to become interested in meditation and follow the spiritual path of Sri Chinmoy.
The initial curiosity – the captivating question 'how will it feel?' – gave way to calm certainty and the joy of silence – a silence in which I can now dive every day. This state of being is infinitely more exciting and fulfilling than I had ever imagined.
Coming to his path has truly been the most beautiful, profound and enduring thing ever to happen to me. I may not be rich, or great, or famous, but I can sincerely say that I am truly happy.
What really appealed to me was the combination of a profound and soulful inner life with a dynamic and versatile outer life.
- A quest for happiness by Abhinabha
Stories
First-hand experiences of meditation and spirituality.
Celestial experiences
Antaranga Gressenich Munich, Germany
My inner calling
Purnakama Rajna Winnipeg, Canada
The first time that I really understood that I had a soul
Jogyata Dallas Auckland, New Zealand
Time seemed to freeze
Brahmata Michael Ottawa, Canada
Patanga: my spiritual name
Patanga Cordeiro São Paulo, Brazil
Seeing the God inside my son
Utsahi St-Armand Ottawa, Canada
Learning to follow my intuition
Saranyu Pearson Geelong, AustraliaAkuti: a pioneer-jewel in our Centre
Akuti Eisamann Connecticut, United States
'When you perform for me, always choose devotional songs.'
Gunthita Corda Zurich, Switzerland
If I can smile like that, it's worth becoming a disciple
Mahatapa Palit New York, United States
A demonstration of the Master’s occult powers
Arpan De Angelo New York, United States
Muhammad Ali: I was expecting a monster, but I found a lamb
Sevananda Padilla San Juan, Puerto Rico
Why run 3100 miles?
Smarana Puntigam Vienna, AustriaSuggested videos
interviews with Sri Chinmoy's students
My first experience with Sri Chinmoy
Nayak Polissar Seattle, United States
No prior experience needed
Samalya Schafer Berlin, Germany
A direct line to God
Vajra Henderson New York, United States
What is it like on the Peace Run?
Nikolaus Drekonja San Diego, United States
My first impressions of Sri Chinmoy's philosophy
Lunthita Duthely Hialeah, United States
How Sri Chinmoy appreciated enthusiasm
Prachar Stegemann Canberra, Australia