Interviewer: How did you become a student of peace?

Sri Chinmoy: By praying and meditating. Everybody on earth can do whatever he or she wants to do. In my case, I prayed to God for peace, so He has given me ample opportunity to offer my service to mankind.

From:Sri Chinmoy,Sri Chinmoy answers, part 30, Agni Press, 2001
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