It is mid-August, the height of the harvest season at Ananda Village, a season that will continue for three more months. For most of each day, we pick vegetables and fruits, box them, weigh them, and get them where they need to go. By the end of the season we will have handled 26,000 pounds of organically grown produce, where … Read More
In April 2016 the Janaka Foundation was the recipient of a large estate gift. This gift came from a long-time Ananda member who passed away in August of 2015 and who made Janaka the residual beneficiary of her estate. From this gift, the Janaka Foundation board of directors has established a $1 million Endowment Fund for Ananda. This fund will … Read More
The work you do, considered in light of the goals of the spiritual path, should be that which can help you to grow, spiritually. The attitudes fostered and strengthened by your work are more important than any specific thing you do.
I sat in the middle of the floor—overwhelmed with love and gratitude for the all-merciful, all-forgiving, unconditional love of our Master, there all the time, waiting patiently for his child’s heart to open, that he might enter and take charge of my life.
Today, when many are turning a blind eye to exploitation, inequity, and injustice, it may not seem that the world is actually getting better! However, through his explanation of the cycle of the yugas and the evolution of dharma, Sri Yukteswar offers a profoundly reassuring vision of where mankind is heading.
“Seek ye first the kingdom of God, and all these things shall be added unto you.” Keshav Bhat, a pious brahmin, wishes to travel to Dwarka, but fears carrying rupees through the robber-infested countryside. “When the Lord of the world,” it is said, “sees His bhaktas in distress, He rushes to their help.” Responding to Keshav Bhat’s prayer, Krishna guides … Read More
In June, forty devotees gathered to share their experiences on the spiritual path. The goal was simple: to go deep in their divine friendship, and build connections for their future together. What came was a deep inspiration that will last a lifetime. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=phYka9tzPSo?rel=0]
Since we first created a map where people can search for Ananda locations, it’s only been possible to search for places in the USA. But now you can search for any of our locations throughout the world, and also see how to contact them, and if they have an address listed, you can even get directions to it. Enjoy!
