Swami Kriyananda often spoke of the epiphany that inspired him to devote his life to seeking God. Walking alone at night in Charleston, South Carolina at the age of 21, he grappled with the question, “If there is a God, what must He be?” The answer followed shortly. “Well, what’s making me ask this question? It’s because I’m conscious. Furthermore, … Read More
Join the monks at Ananda Village for an evening ceremony of healing prayers and chanting. Let us awaken the compassion and light of Christ within ourselves, that we may serve as His channels for those who are in the greatest need at this time. “The light that was Christ in darkness did shine. ‘Twas the light that formed the heavens: … Read More
Join us in these 20 minutes of coming together to strengthen light in the world — with a brief talk and meditation followed by group affirmation and visualization for world blessing. Affirmation: “God’s light is within me and around me. With the sword of faith in my hand, with the love of God in my heart, I am a warrior of light. … Read More
Composed by Yogananda, this beautiful chant is performed by Ananda Singers at Ananda Village, August 9th 2020. http://www.anandamusic.org
Enjoy this beautiful harp solo, performed by Prashad Wang. Music composed by Swami Kriyananda (J.Donald Walters) from the album “Mystic Harp”.
God’s Call Within Watch this beautiful harp performance by Prashad of “God’s Call Within”, composed by Swami Kriyananda.
Chanted at Ananda Village. Lyrics: Listen, Listen, Listen. Listen to my heart’s song. Listen, Listen, Listen. Listen to my heart’s song. I will never forget Thee, I will never forsake Thee. I will never forget Thee, I will never forsake Thee Listen, Listen, Listen. Listen to my heart’s song. Listen, Listen, Listen. Listen to my heart’s song. (Cosmic Chants, 1938 … Read More
A beautiful chant by Paramhansa Yogananda, sung by members of Ananda Village. Lyrics: I have made Thee Polestar of my life; I have made Thee Polestar of my life. Though my sea is dark, and my stars are gone; Though my sea is dark, and my stars are gone, Still I see the path through Thy mercy; Still I see … Read More
Chant this beautiful chant by Paramhansa Yogananda from his Cosmic Chants (1938), together with a kirtan group at Ananda Village. This was one of Swami Sri Yukteswar’s favorite songs, which Yogananda often chanted in his ashram.
