Recently, a long-time friend shared with me that they are not doing their spiritual practices; they are without faith, and even losing their belief. This person explained to me that they know what needs to be done but do not have the energy to do it. It saddened me deeply to hear this. The only door open to me was … Read More
I Give Thee My Soul Call — Chant by Paramhansa Yogananda
Nayaswami Maria chants this beautiful song by Paramhansa Yogananda. Recorded at Ananda Village June 13th 2021. Lyrics: Mother, I give You my soul, soul, soul call; You can’t remain hidden anymore. Give my Mother a soul, soul, soul call; She can’t remain hidden anymore. Come out of the silent sky; come out of the mountain glen. Come out of my … Read More
I Awake In Thy Light — Chant by Swami Kriyananda
Nayaswami Maria chants this beautiful song by Swami Kriyananda. Recorded at Ananda Village June 13th 2021. Lyrics: I awake in Thy Light! I awake in Thy Light! I am joyful, I am free, I awake in Thy Light! I awake in Thy Love! I awake in Thy Love! I am joyful, I am free, I awake in in Thy Love! … Read More
The Importance of Kindness
Nayaswami Maria shares this important spiritual advice during her Sunday Service at Ananda Village, May 2nd 2021. You can find the complete talk here.
Perfection Is Self-Transcendence (With Nayaswami Maria)
Sunday Service with Nayaswami Maria and Ananta at Ananda Village, recorded May 2nd, 2021. (The music is taken from earlier recordings.)
The Lion and the Sheep
Nayaswami Maria shares this inspiring story during her Sunday Service at Ananda Village, March 21st 2021. You can find the complete talk here.
We Are Children of the Light (With Nayaswami Maria)
Sunday Service with Nayaswami Maria and Ananta at Ananda Village, recorded March 21st 2021. (The music in the beginning is taken from earlier recordings).
Going to the Mountain Is Going Home
This quotation of Muir captures the essence of his love for the California Sierra Nevada mountain range and passionately attests to the inspiration that enabled him to strive tirelessly to preserve their beauty. As I read these words colorfully painted on a bench alongside the forest path at our Meditation Retreat, I was immediately struck by their powerful relevance to … Read More
Overcoming Challenges: William the Conqueror Landing in England
Nayaswami Maria shares this deeply inspiring story during her Sunday Service at Ananda Village, Nov 8th 2020. Here you can find the complete talk.
Faith Is a Call to Prayer, Prayer Is a Call to Faith
Sunday Service with Nayaswami Ananta and Maria at Ananda Village, recorded Nov 8 2020.