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    Compassion
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    Compassion

    By Sri Chinmoy

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    Our very existence on earth depends on God’s Compassion, yet its meaning eludes us. Sri Chinmoy explains that to understand Compassion, we must first recognise it; and, to recognise it, we must first experience it. It is God’s Compassion that is moulding us, guiding us and illumining us at every step of our journey through life. Divine Compassion is like a torrential downpour.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherSri Chinmoy
    Release dateOct 31, 2013
    ISBN9781934972328
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    Sri Chinmoy

    Sri Chinmoy was born in the small village of Shakpura in East Bengal, India (now Bangladesh) in 1931. He was the youngest of seven children in a devout family. In 1944, after the passing of both of his parents, he joined his brothers and sisters at the Sri Aurobindo Ashram, a spiritual community near Pondicherry in South India. He prayed and meditated for several hours a day, having many deep inner experiences. It was here that he first began writing poetry to convey his widening mystical vision. He also took an active part in Ashram life and was an athletic champion for many years. Heeding an inner command, Sri Chinmoy came to the United States in 1964 to be of service to spiritual aspirants in the Western world. During the 43 years that he lived in the West, he opened more than 100 meditation Centres worldwide and served as spiritual guide to thousands of students. Sri Chinmoy’s boundless creativity found expression not only in poetry and other forms of literature, but also in musical composition and performance, art and sport. In each sphere he sought to convey the diverse experiences that comprise the spiritual journey: the search for truth and beauty, the struggle to transcend limitations, and the supremely fulfilling communion of the human soul with the Divine. As a self-described student of peace who combined Eastern spirituality and Western dynamism in a remarkable way, Sri Chinmoy garnered international renown. In 1970, at the request of U Thant, third Secretary-General of the United Nations, he began the twice-weekly peace meditations for delegates and staff members at UN headquarters that continue to this day. He offered hundreds of peace concerts, always free of charge, in the U.S. and many other countries. He founded the World Harmony Run, a biennial Olympic-style relay in which runners pass a flaming peace torch from hand to hand as they travel around the globe bearing the message of universal oneness. And he established the Oneness-Heart-Tears and Smiles humanitarian organization, which serves the less fortunate members of the world family by supplying food, medical and educational equipment and other urgent support. On 11 October 2007, Sri Chinmoy passed behind the curtain of Eternity. His creative, peace-loving and humanitarian endeavours are carried on worldwide by his students, who practise meditation and strive to serve the world in accordance with his timeless teachings.

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      Compassion - Sri Chinmoy

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      COMPASSION

      Sri Chinmoy

      AUM PUBLICATIONS NEW YORK

      Sri Chinmoy’s first book,

      Meditations, Food for the Soul,

      was published in 1970.

      Copyright © 2004 Sri Chinmoy

      Copyright © 2011 Sri Chinmoy Centre (ebook)

      ISBN 978-1-934972-32-8

      All rights reserved.

      No portion of this book may be reproduced in any form without

      express written permission from the publisher.

      Smashwords Edition

      Published By

      Aum Publications

      8610 Parsons Blvd.

      Jamaica, NY 11432

      TABLE OF CONTENTS

      Compassion, Love and Gratitude

      Divine Compassion, Divine Justice and the Law of Karma

      Human Compassion

      The Supreme’s Compassion for the Seeker

      Compassion and the Spiritual Master

      Foreword

      Our very existence on earth depends on God’s Compassion, yet its meaning eludes us. Sri Chinmoy explains that to understand Compassion, we must first recognise it; and to recognise it, we must first experience it. It is God’s Compassion that is moulding us, guiding us and illumining us at every step of our journey through life.

      Divine Compassion is like a torrential downpour in our lives. The more we cry to God for Compassion, the more He inundates us. In return, Sri Chinmoy says, God asks only that we distribute this Compassion to our fellow earth-travellers.

      Compassion, Love and Gratitude

      O Light of Compassion,

      Your miracle-breath

      Is spreading smiling fragrance.

      Tomorrow without fail

      I shall win the tug-of-war

      Against ignorance-night.

      Why?

      Just because today

      You have claimed me

      As Your very own;

      Just because today

      I have claimed You

      As my very own,

      O Light of Compassion.

      Question: How can we make the fastest progress?

      Sri Chinmoy: It is always advisable to concentrate upon the Compassion aspect of the Supreme for transformation because it is the Compassion aspect of the Supreme that expedites our progress. When the Supreme offers His Compassion, it is unconditional. We feel that we need our own transformation and world transformation, and unconditionally He is giving this to us. If we have that kind of approach to the Supreme, then our heart’s gratitude will overflow and it will accelerate our progress. So the Compassion aspect is always best if we want to accelerate our own progress and the progress of world evolution. This is the fastest way to make individual and collective progress.

      In the morning

      When I soulfully pray,

      I clearly see

      Compassion-Beams from God’s Eye

      Shining all around me

      Like the morning sun.

      Question: How can we understand God’s Compassion in a practical way?

      Sri Chinmoy: Before we enter into the spiritual life, God’s Compassion is something abstract. But when we enter into the spiritual life and live a divine life, God’s Compassion becomes concrete. By feeling unworthy we will not be able to draw God’s Compassion.

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