Videos of Asha Nayaswami

Inner renuncation, though it at first may require an effort of self-discipline, grows into effortless absorption. As Swami Kriyananda said, renunciation is to kick aside limitation and embrace Infinity. The route towards this final goal is paved by the practices of yoga, service, devotion, and wisdom. Right pracices of yoga techniques help us to develop deeper subtle awareness, which hand-in-hand … Read More

When contemplating entering into a marriage it can often be an area where judgement gets clouded, so it is helpful to have friends with wisdom that you trust. For anyone, but particularly for those living in community, the harmony between two people is important to everyone involved. Asking for advice from someone with an objective loving response can get us … Read More

Member’s reading material should exclude anything grossly sensual or violent, and should focus on the spiritual. Even in spiritual material, the Ananda Member should focus primarily (especially for their first year) on the works of Paramhansa Yogananda, Swami Kriyananda, and other channels of this ray of grace. Information can’t change your consciousness, vibration does. Books contain vibration, and can aid … Read More

In these next letters, Swami Kriyananda expounds on the evolution of a religion and how the truth becomes muddled as time passes. Eventually, it is up to the devotee to seek the truth apart from the fluff; and even the dogmatic practices often actually have great beginnings and deeper meaning.

What is the divine plot? What is God’s plan in creating the world? If the truth is one and universal then why do devotees see and percieve them differently. In these next letters, Swami Kriyananda discusses these important spiritual questions and invites the reader to think more deeply how a teaching applies to themselves rather than dogmatically and blindly following … Read More

When we are absorbed in adoration of the Divine we do not need to discipline our minds to resist delusion. Deep devotion draws us into a living state of true wisdom, for we see at last where our happiness lies: in divine fulfillment, not outer pleasure. This wisdom sanctifies man, making him pure, whole, and holy again. Purified of infatuation … Read More

Letters regarding Leadership: How to be a good leader-No position or role is more important than any other in the sight of God. It’s an honor to serve as a leader so one should strive for excellence. Swami Kriyananda led by enthusiasm. A leader’s media is other’s energy. How to delegate: Make others and what they do part of your … Read More

In these noble verses, Krishna delivers some of the most hopeful truths to the spiritual aspirant, the “supreme encouragement” as Swami Kriyananda calls it. Even the worst of sinners, Krishna promises, by steadfast attunement to the grace of God, arrives quickly at the divine goal. In this episode, Asha discusses the nature and nuances of karma and desire, the nature … Read More