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INTERNATIONAL THANKSGIVING DAY HELD AT UNITED NATIONS

UNITED NATIONS — For the first time ever, an “International Day of Thanksgiving” celebration was held here Nov. 25.

The unusual event, which included multi-lingual performances by representatives of several different nations, was opened with a short meditation by Sri Chinmoy, Director of the United Nations Meditation Group.

The concept of Thanksgiving is observed in several countries, and last month’s event sought to unify these different approaches under the aegis of the United Nations.

An international vegetarian Thanksgiving dinner made up of dishes from around the world was held that evening. 

Published in Anahata Nada, Dec. 1, 1975 Vol. II, No. 10

GURU GIVES CONCERT OF 150 INSTRUMENTS

JAMAICA, NY — Sri Chinmoy performed on 150 different instruments Nov. 25 at his longest concert ever.

The event, dedicated to the 50th anniversary of the U.N., lasted 14 hours.

Published in Anahata Nada, Volume 25, August–Mid-December 1995

The Bengali Miracle Man

by Sri Chinmoy

Just an hour ago I spoke to my sister in India. Two days ago in an Indian newspaper in Calcutta there was an article about my lifting the big elephant. The paper said I was a “miracle man,” and claimed me as a Bengali. — 25 November 1986

Published in My Weightlifting Tears and Smiles, part 2

50 CONCERTS BEGUN FOR 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF INDIA’S INDEPENDENCE

Sri Chinmoy offered on Nov. 23 the first of a series of 50 peace concerts he plans to give in honor of the upcoming 50th anniversary of India’s Independence next year.

The concert was held at the Manhattan headquarters of Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan (USA).

A second concert was held two days later in the Dag Hammarskjold Auditorium of the United Nations.

Both concerts included performances of significant Indian national songs by the Sri Chinmoy Singers, as well as readings of statements about India offered over the years by various spiritual and political leaders.

Sri Chinmoy’s project to commemorate the Golden Jubilee of India’s nationhood won warm praise from luminaries the world over.

“We in the Bhavan salute Poojya Sri Chinmoy ... who has consecrated himself heart and soul to the mission of transforming human hearts and fostering human harmony through divine music,” declared S. Ramakrishnan, Executive Secretary of the worldwide Bhavan.

Bhavan President C. Subramaniam said: “I am glad that Sri Chinmoy has come forward to participate in this great movement of bringing back spirituality to practicing politics.”

India's Prime Minister, H.D. Deve Gowda, said: “Such concerts, which transcend all kinds of barriers, promote peace and understanding, wherein lies true independence.”

Ramaswami Venkataraman, former President of India, said: “Sri Chinmoy is one of our outstanding servants for peace.... I am sure that his program, will further spread the message of harmony amongst nations.”

Patricia Mountbatten of Burma, daughter of the last British Viceroy of India, who oversaw the transition to Independence, said she was “delighted” by the Master’s project. “I know what a deep affection both my parents felt for India and her people....” she added.

Published in Anahata Nada, Volume 25, August-November 1996

TALK OF PARSONS BLVD.

Former Agriculture Secretary Freeman spoke at a Kennedy Memorial Nov. 21 hosted by the U.N. Meditation Group.

Published in Anahata Nada, Volume 10, September-November 1983 

TALK OF PARSONS BLVD.

. . . . The author and adventurer David Smith, who has swum from Africa to Europe, kayaked down the Nile and trekked across the Sahara, met with Guru on Nov. 21 ...

Published in Anahata Nada, Volume 13, August–mid-December 1985 

OTTAWA CONCERT DRAWS NATIONAL LEADERS

OTTAWA — Canada’s Minister of External Affairs, Lloyd Axworthy, and his wife, as well as Member of Parliament Mac Harb, attended the Peace Concert Sri Chinmoy offered Nov. 20 at Ottawa's Corel Centre.

Afterwards, Professor Laurence Ewasksho of the University of Ottawa presented the spiritual leader with the ‘Voice of Universal Music’ award on behalf of the University’s Music Department.

Sri Chinmoy also completed several hundred bird drawings in his hotel room that weekend, commemorating the 25th anniversary of his life as an artist. He drew his first Jharna-Kala rose in an Ottawa hotel on Nov. 19, 1974. ‘Jharna-Kala’, the Bengali for Fountain-Art, is the term he uses to describe his paintings.

Published in Anahata Nada, Volume 29, Mid-November 1999–Mid-March 2000