Weightlifting Stories
by Sri Chinmoy
The Pure White Garland
After I lifted 303 ½ pounds, I sat on my blue chair in the meditation room to watch the video. Immediately Lord Krishna stood in front of me and garlanded me. The garland was all white and very, very long. Mother Kali stood beside me, smiling and dancing. She was so proud. Then they came and stood next to me and watched the video.
Later that night, at the celebration, some disciples also presented me with a long, white garland. It was very beautiful, but Krishna’s garland had been much longer.
The Dumb-bell’s Journey
So many times I tried to lift 300 pounds! It took me so long to lift the weight even a few inches. But once I was able to lift it half way, it took almost no time to get it to the highest point. That is why I always say the first part is the hardest.
Published in My Weightlifting Tears and Smiles, part 1
Weightlifting Prayers
by Sri Chinmoy
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Sri Chinmoy offers this prayer at 9:05 a.m. before practising for 800-lb. dumbbell bench press.
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Sri Chinmoy offers this prayer at 9:21 a.m. before practising for 500-lb. seated double-dumbbell lift.
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Sri Chinmoy offers this prayer at 9:34 a.m. before doing 1,300-lb. standing double-dumbbell lift three times.
Published in My Morning Soul-Body Prayers, part 15
