Preface

Sri Chinmoy fulfilled a life-long dream when he made a pilgrimage of self-offering to Mongolia, land of his great-ancestors, from 14 to 24 May 2007. He named this loving sojourn "World-Oneness-Heart-Song in Mongolian Life." During ten remarkable days, Sri Chinmoy was privileged to meet with President Nambaryn Enkhbayar on two occasions. In a whirlwind of dynamic, self-giving activity, Sri Chinmoy offered a public concert for world harmony, two lectures, and an exhibition of his original artworks, and was interviewed by two television stations. He also lifted 58 of Mongolia's striking white horses, and presented the "Lifting Up the World with a Oneness-Heart" award to individuals from various walks of life.

The Mongolian people received Sri Chinmoy with open and generous hearts. He was blessed by the President with the Medal of Friendship. He also received an Honorary Doctorate Degree from the Mongolian University of Culture and Arts, the Pegasus Literature Award and a number of other significant honours.

For this historic visit, Sri Chinmoy was joined by 400 members of his meditation Centres in the former Soviet Union, Australia, Europe, Canada, the United States and other parts of the world-including 100 from Mongolia. Deeldar Sedjav and Niyojita Purevsuren of the Sri Chinmoy Centre in Ulaanbaatar devotedly provided interpretation between the Mongolian and English languages for the momentous events of these ten days.

As this book is readied for publication, the international Sri Chinmoy Centres solemnly observe the passing of Deeldar (15 January 1970-8 March 2011). The students of Sri Chinmoy offer their soulful gratitude to Deeldar for his life of exemplary service to his Master; to his beloved wife and dedicated spiritual partner, Niyojita; to Satyavrata, for his multi-faceted self-giving; and to all the members of the Ulaanbaatar Sri Chinmoy Centre, who were profoundly inspired by Deeldar's radiant life.