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Guidance from the Astral Plane

Nayaswami Maria

Question from Deus: I am 18 years old and want to make a life out of making music. Often I want to find more information, inspiration, and knowledge on how to find the right sounds, how to improve my skills, and how to make a path for myself to be one of the greatest to do what I do. I have recently heard…

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Improving the Voice

Nayaswami Maria

Question from A: I recently saw a YouTube video by Swami Kriyanandaji on the importance of the voice and it got me thinking that maybe I can fix my voice too. Most of the time I croak (instead of speak) because I am tense and/or nervous. I have been trying some breathing/yoga techniques to fix my nervousness. However I wanted to know if…

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The Source of Inspiration

Nayaswami Hassi

Question from Natalie: I have been having a hard time doing anything creative like painting, or writing. It feels like I have lost motivation to do anything creative. Are there any prayers or meditation techniques to boost creative energy?

Coping with Loss

Welcoming Death: A Conscious Transition

by Nayaswami Brindey

I am coming to the end of a lifetime in which it has become clear that God loves me and that together we have been victorious. Ending life on this note seems perfect. By the grace of God, I have been given the strength and clarity to take the next step.

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Why Is Rock, Pop, and Jazz Not Advisable For Yogis?

Tyagi Jayadev

Question from Rajat: Hello and a happy New Year to everyone at the Ananda family, I would like to know the reason why spirituality advises not to listen to rock/metal/pop/jazz music or songs. I am on a spiritual path and would like to ban anything which affects my journey. Currently, I listen to rock and metal songs which keep me motivated to do…

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Radio Ananda

Radio Ananda is a free online radio station that you can listen to from home or from work, whenever you want. Need Help? Please visit the Radio Ananda Listening Support…

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Opening the Heart

Sri Yukteswar, the guru of Paramhansa Yogananda who’s teachings are the basis of our path, says we can’t even put one foot in front of the other on the spiritual…

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When to Use Cosmic Chants

Originally published in 1938 in Cosmic Chants. Some clearly marked edits are added by Mary Kretzmann. Each of these Cosmic Chants has been composed to satisfy a special need of mind…

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Art and Divine Energy

Nayaswami Hriman

Question from Diana Barrett: I am curious about great works of art, writing, music… Are the artists channeling divine energy in this one aspect of their lives? (without knowing it?) I will say I am completely ignorant in regard to any of the works and the humans they came from. I don’t believe they were “spiritual” people, correct? So how do such enduring creations…

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Music that Raises – or Lowers – the Emotions

David Eby

Question from Alan: Why is it that I get easily moved by some secular music, like soft rock and others, but when I listen to spiritual hymns, chants and kirtans I don’t feel very moved by it? Does this mean that I am not really very spiritual?

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The Power of Uplifting Music

David Eby

Question from Billy: Did Yogananda ever say anything about music ? was he against people listening to music ?

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How to hit the right note

David Eby

Question from Jaya: I am an aspiring singer. I put in a lot of hardwork for my music. In addition, during meditation, I use the prayer demand from the whispers of eternity which says ” Every sound that I make let it have the vibration of Thy voice” to get the Lord’s grace. Will it help? Also whenever I am not able to…

Meditation and Music

Guest Authors

Question from Jaya: Dear experts, My life has never been the same after i came in touch with Yogananda’s teachings. I am a beginner in meditation and use the basic meditation technique on your site. Of now I do around 30-40 minutes every evening. I am also an aspiring singer with a good voice and vocal range but am struggling to hit the…