Starting with the first secion of the book on the topic of Love, Asha talks about absolute quality of God’s love and His love for us. Often giving greater context to the time and circumstnaces in which the letters were written, Asha selects universal excerpts to share in each episode.
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The Way of the Ananda Sanghi: Kindred Spirits
We continue with The Way of the Ananda Sanghi, written by Swami Kriyananda. This document explains the principles that Ananda is founded on and what it means to be a committed part of Ananda. Today’s topic is about seeing all spiritual seekers as our brothers and sisters, not separate from us. There are many paths to enlightenment, of which Ananda … Read More
It Isn’t Easy but We Don’t Have a Choice
No one said the path of Self-realization would be easy, but it is well worth the effort. Asha Nayaswami touches on where we can draw strength from to continue the daily battle for inner freedom and take it one small step at a time.
Rose Atwell in Conversations with Asha: Millennials Speak – Rainbow Lights
Born into these teachings, can’t remember a time when she didn’t know Master. Became a disciple at 13. Traveled with Ananda choir in Italy. Majored in theater in college. Blessed and guided by Swamiji.
The Way of the Ananda Sanghi: Living From the Center Out
Asha Nayaswami continues with The Way of the Ananda Sanghi. This morning’s topic is how to act with integrity, be authentic and self-honest.
A Brief Holiday from the Subject At Hand
Asha Nayaswami shares a way of looking at God in which we are the Mother and He, the son. This aspect of God as the child is well-known and beloved in India, but is new to the west. How does looking at God as our own child help us to bring ourselves closer to Him?
On These Principles We Stand: Kindness, Respect, and an Open Heart to All
Asha Nayaswami shares stories of how Paramhansa Yogananda would encourage his disciples with kindness and an open heart. Swami Kriyananda learned from him and set a beautiful example for the current spiritual directors of Ananda Worldwide, Nayaswami Jyotish and Nayaswami Devi.
The Power of Chanting
In this conversation, Asha and Keshava talk about the power of chanting. As Yogananda said, “Chanting is half the battle.” Why? What’s the battle? Can anyone chant and utilize the spiritual power latent within them? Does God care if you have a beautiful voice?
A Larger Drama of Events
Asha takes a break from The Way of the Ananda Sanghi to address the current climate of the world. How can we respond to the rising climate with the riots, pandemic and environmental threats?
On These Principles We Stand: Love of God, Not Materialism
Asha Nayaswami discusses the fifth out of six principles that Swami Kriyananda emphasized in walking the spiritual path. How do we stay grounded on the spiritual path while ever allowing our awareness to expand to higher levels of consciousness?
