My experiences with Sri Chinmoy

Sri Chinmoy gave me the name 'Harita' in November 2001. When he gives someone a spiritual name, there is a meaning that comes with it, in which Sri Chinmoy describes a persons predominant inner qualities. Harita means 'The heart of newness-green, and the life of soulfulness-oneness with the Will of the Absolute Lord Supreme.'

Receiving my spiritual name from Sri Chinmoy was a most unique and beautiful experience. I cannot imagine how much Sri Chinmoy did for me in that timeless moment, and I will spend my life aspiring to grow into my souls qualities.

Below is a selection of Sri Chinmoy's  writings about the colour green and newness:

Question: I was playing the piano one day and there appeared a green light, a kind I had never seen before. It was transparent, yet it had a body. It filled the whole room. What does that green signify?

Sri Chinmoy: The green colour in itself symbolises freshness, liveliness and energy. In your case it means that a new life has dawned in you. It also indicates that you are full of life's activity, life's energy and life's agility. Your entrance into the spiritual life has brought to your soul a whole new life. Everything is now green with promise. A new life has begun for you.