Comments on Sri Chinmoy’s weightlifting.
These comments about Sri Chinmoy’s weightlifting were taken from a book about Sri Chinmoy’s weightlifting: Excerpt from My Weightlifting Tears And Smiles, Part 2 by Sri Chinmoy.
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“The pursuit of peace through the unification of the spirit and body is a process which leads to a better understanding of the essence of mankind. This path is marked by a series of physical and spiritual challenges, and your efforts to push your body to meet or exceed our present limitations, will lead to the challenging of the mind and the spirit.
Your accomplishments show us that the only limitations to the body and the spirit are the limitations which we place upon ourselves. May the love that you hold for mankind extend from the soul through the body into a real and lasting peace. “
Brian Mulroney
Prime Minister of Canada (1984 – 1993)
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“Your progress and triumphs during the last year are not only evidence of your success as a weightlifter but, also, they are testimonies of your perseverance and self-discipline. These are the very qualities that make of you an outstanding human being and an example to society.
In the past you have excelled in writing, painting and meditating. Now as you join the world of sports, you prove that determination and will power triumph in any field man sets himself to conquer. “
Rafael Hernandez Colon
Governor of Puerto Rico
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” Sri Chinmoy teaches us so much: the importance of striving, of dedication and discipline. And now he reminds us of the role of celebration in our lives: of rejoicing as we thank God for the strength to achieve great things in His Name. “
Mario Cuomo
Governor of New York
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” I think that Sri Chinmoy is great. This is so inspiring. He must have a strong mind and great determination. There are only a few highly trained powerlifters in the world who have lifted their body weight over their head. He’s incredible! “
Dr. Franco Columbu
Mr. Universe, Mr. World, two-time Mr. Olympia
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“Sri Chinmoy, obviously your age is not numbered by your years. Rejoice in your strength! I congratulate you! “
Arnold Schwarzenegger
Mr. Universe, Mr. International
and seven-time Mr. Olympia
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“Sri Chinmoy deserves a lot of credit. It is hard to believe that he could achieve this. Just looking at the pictures, I would rate him as one of the most powerful men in the world. “
Dan Lurie
Founder of Dan Lurie Barbells
Editor of Muscle Training Illustrated and former AAU record-holder in the one-arm bent press,parallel dips and push-ups
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“His accomplishment is phenomenal. If he can lift that much weight, then he can inspire me to break that long jump record! I’m going to use his inspiration to help me reach my milestone. “
Sudhahota Carl Lewis
Winner of four gold medals in track and field in the 1984 Olympics
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“Sri Chinmoy’s dedication is remarkable; his dedication is special. God is the reason he can do the amazing. Sri Chinmoy loves God. He keeps God in his heart. He is listening to the Lord’s Command. Because of this he does the impossible. Sri Chinmoy can do anything -he’s great! “
Joe Frazier
World Heavyweight Boxing Champion
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“Peace is indivisible and any pursuit towards its promotion deserves commendation. Viewed in this backdrop, Mr. Chinmoy’s feat is indeed a noble venture. It will no doubt inspire others to transcend their limitations and cultivate the power of meditation, prayer and faith for global peace. I extend my heartiest felicitations to Mr. Chinmoy and wish him all success in his mission. ”
Hussain Muhammad Ershad
President of Bangladesh
