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Hear the luminous voice of Sri Chinmoy, sage of the modern age, who spoke thus: “Listen to the inner light; it will guide you. Listen to inner peace; it will feed you. Listen to inner love; it will transform you, it will divinise you, it will immortalise you.” These words, though gentle in tone, resound like a cosmic drum. They call us not to seek answers outside, in the noise and clamor of the world, but to turn inward, to the sacred flame that burns within each human heart.

To heed the inner light is to acknowledge that within us lies a compass more faithful than the opinions of others or the fleeting fashions of society. The outer world changes like the tides, but the inner light is constant, born of the soul’s connection to eternity. It guides us not always on the easiest path, but on the truest. Many who have ignored this light have found themselves wandering in confusion, while those who followed it, though tested, discovered purpose and clarity.

The inner peace of which Chinmoy speaks is not the absence of conflict around us, but the calm strength that dwells within us. It is a food for the soul, more sustaining than bread. Without inner peace, even kings and conquerors are restless beggars. With it, even the humblest person shines with quiet dignity. Consider Mahatma Gandhi, who though surrounded by oppression and violence, carried within himself such a profound peace that it became the sustenance not only for his own spirit, but for millions who followed his path of nonviolence. This is the nourishment Sri Chinmoy calls us to taste.

And what of inner love? Here lies the highest power. It is not the love that clings or demands, but the love that flows from the soul like sunlight—selfless, generous, inexhaustible. Such love is transformative, for it breaks down barriers, heals wounds, and awakens divinity in both the giver and receiver. It is this love that turns mortals into saints, that inspired figures like Mother Teresa, who saw Christ in the poorest of the poor and gave her life to serve them. Through such love, the human is divinised, lifted closer to the eternal, and the legacy of such love is indeed immortalised.

The emotional power of Sri Chinmoy’s teaching lies in its progression: first light, then peace, then love. Each builds upon the other. Light shows us the way, peace sustains us on the journey, and love transforms the very nature of our being. This is no mere philosophy, but a roadmap for the soul’s evolution. It is a call to transcend the fleeting, to reach for the eternal, to live not as shadows but as flames of the divine.

The lesson for us is radiant: do not be deceived by the outer glitter of the world, nor overwhelmed by its chaos. Instead, turn inward each day. Ask yourself: “Am I guided by my inner light? Am I fed by my inner peace? Am I transformed by my inner love?” These are the measures of true progress. For wealth, fame, and power fade; but light, peace, and love endure beyond death, shaping both our destiny and the destiny of those we touch.

Practical wisdom follows: cultivate stillness so you may hear the voice of your inner light. Meditate, or walk in silence, to let inner peace grow strong within you. Practice daily acts of kindness, however small, to awaken inner love. When you are tempted by anger, return to peace. When you are confused, seek the light. When you are selfish, open yourself to love. These practices will not only change your days—they will change your very being.

So let Sri Chinmoy’s words endure as a guide for all who seek the eternal: “Listen to the inner light… listen to inner peace… listen to inner love. It will transform you, divinise you, immortalise you.” May these truths be carried like torches by all generations, so that each soul may remember that the divine is not far, but already dwelling within, waiting to be awakened.