Chanting & Meditation for a Cosmic Experience. Invoking the blessings of Shiva, Vasudeva, Aum and God… to receive the experience of cosmic bliss and help us meditate upon the full moon with the higher vibrations.
O Master (4 Cello Version)
Words and music by Mukti LaMar and Swami Kriyananda, arranged by David Miller for 4 cellos. Performed by David Eby. Copyright Hansa Trust.
Jai Guru Paramhansa Yogananda
Chanted by devotees at Ananda Pune.
Thou Art My Life – composed by Paramhansa Yogananda
Words and music by Rabindranath Tagore, adapted for English by Paramhansa Yogananda performed by singers from Ananda Sangha Pune (before lockdown). :) Lyrics Thou art my life, Thou art my love, Thou art the sweetness which I do seek. Thou art my life, Thou art my love, Thou art the sweetness which I do seek. In the thought by my … Read More
Yogananda & Kriyananda: The Philosophy Behind Ananda’s Music
The ANANDA MUSIC ORAL HISTORY VIDEOS capture the essence of living and sharing the music of Ananda. Listen to longtime devotee musicians share their stories and remembrances of spiritual lessons learned from working on the songs and chants of Swami Kriyananda and Paramhansa Yogananda. Swami Kriyananda composed over 400 pieces of music, which he described as coming through him from … Read More
Three Wise Men
From Swami Kriyananda’s Oratorio “Christ Lives”, performed in the Temple of Light at Ananda Village by the Ananda Village Choir. Lyrics Then three wise men came from afar, Guided by the heavenly star. Christ, the light of God, had descended, That, receiving him, all might be saved. Thus, the promise of God was maintained; Thus, all true souls were called … Read More
Christmas Lullaby
Performed by the Ananda Village Choir in the Temple of Light.
The Christmas Mystery
By Swami Kriyananda. Performed by the Ananda Village Choir in the Temple of Light. Lyrics 1. Long ago there was a little shed. There three mighty kings did bow their heads To a gentle babe of low degree Whom men called the son of Mary. Chorus: Who’ll tell to me this mystery: How a tiny babe in a manger laid … Read More
Christ Has Come
From Swami Kriyananda’s Oratorio “Christ Lives”, performed in the Temple of Light at Ananda Village by the Ananda Village Choir. Lyrics Jesus Christ is born this day! Hallelujah! Born to drive our night away! Hallelujah! Joy on the mountains! Joy in the valleys! Joy to the nations: Christ has come!
That Night When Christ Was Born
By Swami Kriyananda. Performed in the Temple of Light by the Ananda Village Choir. Lyrics 1. Once there lived a tiny nightingale In the ancient land of Israel. Not a note he ever sang until That night when Christ was born. Chorus: That night! That night! No song he did sing, So wise men tell, Till that night when Christ … Read More