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?
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The Way of the Ananda Sanghi: May The Divine Light Shine
Swami Kriyananda wrote a document in 2003 called The Way of the Ananda Sanghi. This document outlines the energy and vibration from which Ananda’s communities have manifested. This is a multi part series in which Asha Nayaswami explains the different aspects.
The Way of the Ananda Sanghi — Dissolving the Ego in God
Part 4 of The Way of the Ananda Sanghi. This writing of Swami Kriyananda outlines what it means to be a part of Ananda.
The Way of the Ananda Sanghi — Brothers and Sisters in God
Asha Nayaswami continues looking at one of Swami Kriyananda’s writings titled The Way of the Ananda Sanghi. This document outlines what it means to be a part of Ananda. Today she explains the next point that highlights the importance of selfless service others.
Discipleship: The Path to Self-Transcendence
Join Asha for a two hour deep dive into discipleship as a path to self-transcendence. Asha takes the vow of discipleship line by line, showing the incredible inspiration latent within every word. Read the prayer and vow of discipleship here.
The Way of the Ananda Sanghi — Satchidanandam
Asha Nayaswami continues her exploration of The Way of the Ananda Sanghi. In this talk she explains the meaning and application of the word Satchidanandam in our modern day context.
On These Principles We Stand: Practicality, Not Utopianism
Ananda stands on these three principles: People are more important than things; Where there is dharma there is victory; Be practical in your idealism. Asha Nayaswami opens the door of understanding to the third principle of this list. How can we take practical, lasting steps, towards a greater sense of harmony and joy in our lives?
Joy Is Within You
Asha explains how we can consciously practice the art of joy in all circumstances and the meaning behind the symbol that Swami Kriyananda created for Ananda.
On These Principles We Stand: Service, Not Self-Indulgence
Asha Nayaswami shares stories of her early days in Ananda of when she cooked 3 meals a day, six days a week, and on the seventh, she would drive into town to load up with groceries for the next six days. In this vigorous schedule she realized how she could joyfully forget herself in the act of serving others and … Read More
On These Principles We Stand: World Compassion, Not World Rejection
Asha Nayaswami continues her series of talks on the core principles that create a strong foundation for a spiritual life. Today she discusses world compassion with stories of Swami Kriyananda and Mother Theresa to help illustrate the highest expression of compassion for humanity as a whole.
