Daily Life, Spiritual Growth

Gratitude Affirmation

Only a thief takes without paying for what he gets. And one who accepts a kindness without returning gratitude, as though the kindness were his by right, demeans both the giver and himself. He demeans the giver, because by ingratitude he implies that the kindness was inspired by selfish motives. And he demeans himself, because by giving nothing in return … Read More

Daily Life, Spiritual Growth

The Blessings of Heart, Hands & Mind

When we recently visited the tomb of Mother Teresa in Calcutta, we learned of something she said that is pertinent to all devotees. To spiritualize daily life, it’s not enough to meditate and then become absorbed in the busyness of the day. We need to find a way to bring these three elements—heart, hands, and mind—into everything we do. The … Read More

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Bridging the Gap: Personal vs Spiritual Life

This is one of the more commonly asked questions: balancing the spiritual with the personal, everyday life. Somehow, a majority seem to be struggling with this issue; the inability to bring these two aspects of their lives together. But is there really an inherent conflict here? Are these two flows, one spiritual, the other personal, truly contradictory to one another. … Read More

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Prosperity Visualization and Affirmation by Swami Kriyananda

Open yourself to the divine flow of abundance, in this short powerful guided visualization and affirmation on prosperity, by Swami Kriyananda, read by Nayaswami Diksha. Transcript Positive Thinking for Prosperity (A gentle flowing stream is playing in the background) Nayaswami Diksha: Visualize a cascade of gold coins pouring down like a waterfall. (Pause) See the cascade land, then flow upward … Read More

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Drawing Power From Pictures

Webinar with Baraquiel, based on Swami Kriyananda’s book “Conversations with Yogananda”. www.anandaindia.org

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Benefits of Art

With talented artist Shamini, from Ananda Mumbai.