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Article: Spiritual Guru Sri Chinmoy dead.
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- PTI - The Press Trust of India Ltd.
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- October 16, 2007
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Spiritual Guru Sri Chinmoy dead
New York, Oct 16 (PTI) -- Renowned Spiritual Guru Sri Chinmoy, who for long advocated the cause of peace and harmony, died here after a heart attack at the age of 76.
Thousands of followers gathered at the mediation garden created by him to pay homage to Sri Chinmoy, who had led the "peace meditation" twice a week at the United Nations by delegates and staff -- a ritual he began in 1970 when U Thant was the Secretary General.
At a private memorial ceremony yesterday, leaders of all faiths, UN officials, humanitarian workers and artistes joined his disciples in paying tributes to Sri Chinmoy, who had followers in ...