Watch this beautiful celebration with music and inspiring readings with Nayaswami Jyotish and Nayaswami Devi at Ananda Village, May 19th 2023. In 1948 at the age of twenty-two, Swami Kriyananda (J. Donald Walters) became a disciple of the Indian yoga master, Paramhansa Yogananda. At Yogananda’s request, Swami Kriyananda devoted his life to lecturing and writing, helping others to experience the … Read More
In 1948 at the age of twenty-two, Swami Kriyananda (J. Donald Walters) became a disciple of the Indian yoga master, Paramhansa Yogananda. At Yogananda’s request, Swami Kriyananda devoted his life to lecturing and writing, helping others to experience the living presence of God within. He taught on four continents in seven languages over the course of 65 years. His talks, … Read More
Nayaswami Jyotish speaks on story of Martha and Mary, and how right attitude, keeping our focus on an aspect of God, turns our daily activities from restlessness into God remembrance. Nayaswami Devi speaks on serving with Joy, asking “How can I do this more with the thought of God?” to bring more light into the world.
Watch the latest video in the re-released Touch of Light series with Nayaswami Jyotish and Devi. Read a related blog here, or subscribe to this weekly inspiration from the website. In this video series, Nayaswami Jyotish and Nayaswami Devi expand upon a theme from within their spirituality in daily life blog, A Touch of Light. Featuring inspiration based on the … Read More
Nayaswamis Jyotish and Devi, spiritual directors of Ananda worldwide, spoke with our friends at Ananda UK in April 2023 about how to deepen our practice of meditation, including how to deepen our conscious contact with God and Guru. They shared with inspiration and joy.
When you serve other people, always try to see the highest in them. Even when they make mistakes or act foolishly. God loves them, so we should look for the highest in them too. Nayaswami Devi shares this beautiful inspiration from the upcoming book The Heart of Seva about this important principle of seva/service. Recorded during Ananda’s Inner Renewal Retreat … Read More
Nothing that we do is unimportant in God’s eyes. So we should try to do everything, even the smallest action, to the best of our abilities. Nayaswami Devi shares this beautiful inspiration from the upcoming book The Heart of Seva about this important principle of seva/service. Recorded during Ananda’s Inner Renewal Retreat in February 2023.
Watch this beautiful program honoring Swami Kriyananda with Nayaswami Jyotish, Nayaswami Devi and Nayaswami Dhyana speaking from Ananda Village as well as Tyagi Arudra, Tyagi Narayani, Nayaswami Kirtani and Nayaswami Anand speaking from Ananda Assisi. Recorded April 22 2023 to honor the tenth anniversary of his moksha. ABOUT SWAMI KRIYANANDA In 1948 at the age of twenty-two, Swami Kriyananda (J. … Read More
With Nayaswami Jyotish and Nayaswami Devi and a beautiful musical program entitled The Divine Romance, recorded at Ananda Village April 21 2023. ABOUT SWAMI KRIYANANDA In 1948 at the age of twenty-two, Swami Kriyananda (J. Donald Walters) became a disciple of the Indian yoga master, Paramhansa Yogananda. Yogananda is best known for his spiritual classic, Autobiography of a Yogi. In … Read More
Frenetic activity does not equal seva. To truly practice service, we have to be calm and centered. That is where the importance of meditation comes in. Nayaswami Devi shares this beautiful inspiration from the upcoming book The Heart of Seva about this important principle of seva/service. Recorded during Ananda’s Inner Renewal Retreat in February 2023.
