Music and the Arts

A moving traditional Bengali song, translated as “They Have Heard Thy Name”, was originally shared in the West by Paramhansa Yogananda. Enjoy this chanting by talented Ananda musician Ramesha Nani. Lyrics: They have heard Thy name, the blind halt and lame. (2) They have come to Thy door, Lord, they have come to Thy door; Give them an audience, Lord. … Read More

From Swami Kriyananda’s Oratorio “Christ Lives”. Lyrics When the dawn breaks, and then the morning Sends the sun high in the sky, Who would hide from heaven’s glory? Who would pass the challenge by? There’s a morning for every nation, When the sun’s high in the sky: There’s a time for every people To affirm their destiny! Even so, all … Read More

One of Paramhansa Yogananda’s most beloved chants, performed by Ramesha Nani at Ananda Village.

Watch the Ananda Virtual Choir as they perform one of Swami Kriyananda’s most beloved theme songs – “Many Hands Make a Miracle”. Lyrics: Many hands make a miracle: Let’s all join hands together! Life on earth is so wonderful When people laugh and dance and struggle as friends: Then all their dreams achieve their ends. Many hands make a miracle: … Read More

God’s Call Within Watch this beautiful harp performance by Prashad of “God’s Call Within”, composed by Swami Kriyananda.

Sing this beautiful song by Swami Kriyananda with the Ananda Virtual Choir Lyrics 1. Every morning when I greet the sun, When I move forth through crowded ways, In my heart, Lord, ever so silently, I will always think of Thee! 2. When I laugh, O, and when I cry with pain, When my best friends misunderstand. In my heart, … Read More