“Singapore, for all its advancement and westernisation, will never lose its Asian way of life. Its inhabitants have the inner strength to develop only the good qualities of the West to synthesise with the good Eastern traits.”

– Sri Chinmoy during his visit to Singapore in 1969. (November 5, 1969 Malay Mail Singapore).

Song composed by Sri Chinmoy for Singapore
“Singapore, Singapore,  O Singapore.
Power and beauty’s splendour shore.

O bold Lion Strength, O swift deer speed.
Curiosity world you gloriously feed.

Free is your duty’s service delight.
Sure is your giant confidence height.”

A character based on the above text representing a collective identity of us  for Singapore

Singa represents the heart of Singapore—where Eastern wisdom meets Western innovation in perfect harmony. Like a lion, we are strong; like a swift deer, we are agile. Rooted in tradition yet always evolving, we embrace progress without losing our heritage. With curiosity, confidence, and a spirit of service, we move forward, blending the best of both worlds to create something uniquely our own.