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
The Ananda Worldwide Virtual Choir singing “The Christmas Mystery” (an original Christmas song composed by Swami Kriyananda) with singers from around the globe, including New Zealand, India, Israel, Italy, as well as states across the USA. Featuring soloists from Ananda India in Pune and New Delhi, and the Expanding Light Ashram Choir at Ananda Village in Northern California. (Note: The … Read More
By Swami Kriyananda. Performed in the Temple of Light by the Ananda Village Choir. Lyrics 1. Where are you going my little one? “In hope these empty streets I wend; I’ve seen a star rise in the east, And I’m looking for a friend.” Turu, luru lurulay. Turu, luru lurulay. 2. Where are you going, good shepherd folk? “From a … Read More
Featuring a range of musical and performance styles from around the globe, including a performance of the Ananda Worldwide Virtual Choir. NOTE: COVID safety guidelines vary from location to location; those groups singing together in person had permission to do so at the time of recording. Program: 1. “That Night When Christ Was Born” by Swami Kriyananda (Expanding Light Ashram … Read More
With Ramesha Nani and Prashad Wang, performed in the Temple of Light at Ananda Village. J.S. Bach/Gounod, Composers.
Watch this beautiful concert by the Choir of Ananda Assisi at the Monastery San Magno at Fondi on Oct 4th 2020.
Dharmadas’s recent “One-Minute Challenge” video (Eliminate Complaining!) touched on a few lines from “The Non-Blues” written by Swami Kriyananda. In this video, Dharmadas shares the song, and some thoughts about the points Swamiji makes in the lyrics, as well as the charming story that led to him writing the song in the first place. Lyrics below: The Non-Blues (by Swami … Read More
Paramhansa Yogananda said that if we call to the Divine Mother from our souls, with the deepest devotion of our hearts, She always responds. Whether naughty or good, we are Her children, and if we call to Her, She can release us from our delusion and free us from bondage. As Yogananda said ‘Mother is closer than the Father’; as … Read More
