Dedication of the First Statue of Sri Chinmoy, at Sacred Rock, Home of Narada Michael Walden

The visit culminated in the unveiling of a life-size statue of Sri Chinmoy created by sculptor Kaivalya Torpy. Installed outside Narada’s home, the statue was the first in the world dedicated to the Master.

Following are some highlights from the occasion, which was captured in a documentary video that began with comments Narada made before Sri Chinmoy’s arrival.

Narada: Guru likes us to believe it is our mission to bring the love and the light of Heaven to the earth, through whatever profession we choose. In my case it is music. Through music, I try to bring inspiration, light and compassion to this planet, which has a lot of suffering, and always has had a lot of suffering. If I can bring some joy, that is what I am here to do. Then, I need to have joy, in order to give joy! I need to have gas in my car to drive the car. Sacred Rock and the peace of this place give me a good feeling, so that I can charge my batteries and go out to the world and do what I have to do.

Narada greeted Sri Chinmoy as he arrived, and they proceeded to Narada’s meditation room for a private meditation before they joined the assembled guests, all dressed in white at Narada’s request, seated around an indoor reflection pool. Narada then introduced the Master to the assembled guests.

Narada: This is Guru Sri Chinmoy’s second visit to Sacred Rock. Many of you were here before. How many of you were here before, and how many are new? Wow, many new people today! I am very happy that Guru has come to join us today, to share his time with us and to elevate us. Just to set the mood, this is a poem that Guru wrote about peace:

O dreamers of peace, come. Let us walk together. O lovers of peace, come. Let us run together. O servers of peace, come. Let us grow together.⁶

Kindly welcome Guru Sri Chinmoy.

Sri Chinmoy: Why is Narada so special to me? Narada is special to me because in his inner life he is an aspiration-bee, and in his outer life he is a dedication-butterfly. Honey-nectar-delight he sleeplessly collects only to offer it to the world at large smilingly, affectionately, unreservedly and self-givingly.

Why is Narada so special to me? Because when Narada closes his eyes, Eternity’s Silence-Beauty sleeps in his heart. And when Narada opens his eyes, Infinity’s Sound-Splendour resonates in his eyes.

Sri Chinmoy meditated and then sang several songs he had composed in English, inviting the audience to join him. The Master then answered questions from the audience.

Sri Chinmoy: Now I would like to be of devoted service to you. If you have any spiritual questions, I shall be extremely happy and grateful to be of service to you.