What is Karma? Karma can be thought of as similar to Isaac Newton’s 3rd law of motion: every action must be followed by an equal and opposite reaction. When Newton discovered that law, however, he didn’t realize, or at least didn’t mention, that the same principle applies to emotions and behavior. If we get really excited, we will inevitably feel … Read More
In the tradition of Swami Kriyananda, Nayaswami Asha has been publishing articles in India’s largest newspaper. You can read the most recent article here.
Healing with Divine Energy is a new class series offered by Online with Ananda. Ananda in India is also beginning to broadcast its first online class series.
“There are no obstacles; there are only opportunities!” —Paramhansa Yogananda There were a lot of opportunities today. I don’t mean that as we sometimes do, using “opportunities” as a euphemism for “problems”; or at least I don’t mean only that. Today was one of the most hectic days I’ve had in a long time, but also one of the best. … Read More
I was 8 years old when I finished third grade. It had been a challenging year mixed with triumphs and failures, but I remember feeling pretty positive about it. My father, a U.S. Army officer, had been transferred to Germany and that meant a move for our family. Moving was exciting and I appreciated the opportunity for new friends and … Read More
“The guru’s role is to open the door of the cage. If a disciple, finding himself still attached to limitation, cries, “Leave me alone; I like my nice little nest of pleasures and desires!” the guru won’t insist. He will say, simply, “I came because you called me; otherwise I would not have troubled. It wasn’t my need that brought … Read More
Dear Friends, We invite you to read the blog we’re creating and follow the miracles of the making of a Moksha Mandir for Swami Kriyananda. The visionary design and planning for this shrine are in the final stages, and we want you to feel a part of this exciting project from the beginning. Through this blog, photos, and videos, you’ll … Read More
The movie about the life of Swami Kriyananda recently completed filming, with scenes shot in Kolkata, Nevada City, Los Angeles, Bucharest, Brasov, and Sinaia. It is now in post-production. Articles about the film recently appeared in many papers including The Times of India, the largest newspaper in the country. Read the article on Yahoo News…
I moved to Ananda Village without the necessary funds to pay for the membership training programs that are a prerequisite for living here. I had already spent much time working and saving and I just couldn’t wait any longer. I felt I was following God’s will in this, so I said to Him, “I’ve done my best. You’ll just have … Read More
Rob sighed as he tossed another frog across the river. It was nearly noon and he’d been at it since dawn. These weren’t just tiny tree frogs, either. In the town of Littleby where Rob lived, the frogs were a foot long and weighed ten to twenty pounds, which was a big job considering that Rob was, like most of … Read More
