Lyrics (Swami Kriyananda) John, renouncing all, Left his home. Wrapped in solitude, Far from men’s ways, Roaming across desert sands, Seeking God’s truth. Long years he spoke only with God, ‘Til, silent of soul, Wisdom did fill the ache of his heart: Then he did see God alone. Narration from “Christ Lives” Oratorio score: “And in those days came John … Read More
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The Non-Blues – It’s All in Your Point of View (Ep. 31)
Lyrics (Swami Kriyananda) (Spoken: What’m Ah doin’, hangin’ out in this cellar? It’s like this: Ah’m composin’ a blue! No, it ain’t the blues, ’cause it’s only one— An’ brother, one’s all Ah can do!) Ah’m a-hangin’ Mah haid like Ah oughta— (Spoken parenthetically: How’s this? Have Ah got the hang of it?) Mah chair is a case of gin, … Read More
Peace – Peace Comes From Understanding (Ep. 30)
Lyrics (Swami Kriyananda) Peace gave us the mountains. Peace gave us the sky. Nightly, when starlight enfolds us, Peace is its lullaby. Amen. Amen. Peace gave us the morning. Peace gave us the sun. Bird songs that call us to welcome Day, and fresh labors begun. Amen. Amen. Peace gave us the seasons. Peace gave us the rain— Cool clouds … Read More
The Search for One’s Guru – Looking for a Friend (Ep. 28)
Lyrics (by Swami Kriyananda) 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 lowly valley we ascend. A wondrous vision sent us here: We’re … Read More
Christ Lives in Love – The Shawl of Gold (Ep. 27)
Lyrics The Shawl of Gold by Donald Walters (Swami Kriyananda) A poor little girl walking in the cold, Her clothing all tattered and thin, Spied a rich man standing outside a church— Outside a church, outside a church— Spied a rich man standing outside a church, The service about to begin. “Please, sir,” she said, “hear an orphan child: The … Read More
Courageous New Beginnings – A New Tomorrow (Ep. 29)
Lyrics (Swami Kriyananda) 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 of us together Can … Read More
Right Use of Repetition – God, God, God, Ep. 25
Lyrics God! God! God! Lyrics of “God, Christ, Guru” by Paramhansa Yogananda Music by Swami Kriyananda From the depths of slumber, as I ascend The spiral stairway of wakefulness, I will whisper, whisper: God! God! God! Thou art the food, and when I break my fast Of nightly separation from Thee, I will taste Thee, and mentally say: God! God! … Read More
This World Is Not Your Home – Farther Away Than the Stars, Ep. 24
Lyrics I have a Love Who’s far away, Far away, far away; I have a Love Who’s far away, Farther away than the stars. And yet, She’s stolen my heart away, Heart away! heart away; And yet, She’s stolen my heart away, Farther away than the stars. Keep me not bound, no! teach me to fly, Far from earth’s madness—free … Read More
I Was Made for Thee Alone – The Temptation of Christ, Ep. 23
Lyrics Bass (Satan): “Behold all the wonders God’s grace can bestow: If you but reclaim what you’ve given. Why not ask of God any wonder you crave? Worship me to satisfy all human needs. Dominion now over all this noble earth! All I ask of you is: Worship me!” Tenor (Jesus): “Get thee behind me,” Jesus declared. “Satan, know you … Read More
The Healing Balm of Faith – He Who Clothes the Field, Ep. 22
Lyrics He, who clothes the field with lilies— He, who feeds the birds of the air— He, who floods the hills with sunshine— He, whose love all creatures share: Will He not clothe us? Will He not feed us? Are we not, like them, His own? Fill your chalice at His fountain; Know that you live not alone! Know that … Read More
