Only recently has science begun to investigate exactly how music affects us and what it does to our bodies, our brains and our nervous systems.
The Divine Mission of Art
Many people say that art is simply a matter of taste, as if taste existed in a vacuum and had nothing to do with anything else.True art should take us in the direction of joy. But why?
We Can Change the World
In difficult times such as we’re living in today, God will give you very special blessings if you are willing to act as channels for His love.
Albert Einstein—Herald of a New Age
Though not considered a child prodigy, the notion that Einstein was slow, retarded or mentally challenged is unfounded.
Catching the Gita Wave
There are certain times when a big wave comes along and if we catch it, it will carry us a long way spiritually.
Letters of Encouragement
Paramhansa Yogananda often said that spiritual truths must be made to apply on all three levels—physical, mental, and spiritual.
The Arts: Giving Permission for Wrong Behavior
The most prominent art form in our society today is the mass media—television, radio, and the movies. But it is drastically out of balance.
“World Citizens” Come Together in India Mahasamadhi Celebration 2005
The presence of 250 devotees from eleven countries gave a strong international flavor to Ananda’s celebration of Paramhansa Yogananda’s mahasamadhi celebration.
Pioneers of the New Age of Energy
In the 15th century, a powerful spirit of inquiry swept across Europe, bringing with it the Italian Renaissance and later, the Protestant Reformation.
A Glimpse into the Future
We still live only at the beginning of Dwapara Yuga proper. What may we expect in the years and centuries to come?