Meditation

Who Are You Meditating With?

Who are you meditating with? This is a very important question because we are very much influenced by the company we keep. Throughout his life, Paramhansa Yogananda always sought out the company of saints. He wanted to be in their presence, treasuring the inspiration that he received through their states of consciousness. When we meditate, we should begin by feeling … Read More

Daily Meditator

The Daily Meditator

In his poem “Samadhi,” Paramhansa Yogananda ends with these words: “A Tiny Bubble of Laughter, I am become the sea of mirth itself.” One has to wonder at these closing words to a poem that addresses a higher consciousness beyond what most can even imagine. Certainly, joy is a key expression of this exalted state. If asked to characterize the … Read More

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How Yogananda Saw Divine Mother

Watch this beautiful story shared by Nayaswami Maria during her Sunday Service talk at Ananda Village. Transcript Nayaswami Maria: But Yogananda didn’t… he didn’t speak of a particular form. He said he was once out in the desert in Southern California near Palm Springs and he would have walked up into the canyon there and and he sat down and … Read More