Song by Swami Kriyananda, performed by Ramesha and Prashad at Ananda Village on February 12th 2023. Lyrics: Come hear, while I sing you of emerald hills, Of valleys and meadows so fair That all who have seen them have carried away Memories in their hearts, friends, like the lilacs of May: Oh, my song is the story of the lilacs … Read More
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Three Wise Men (Christmas Song)
A beautiful Christmas song by Swami Kriyananda, recorded at Ananda Village December 18th, 2022. Lyrics: Then three wise men came from afar, Guided by the heavenly star. Christ, the light of God, had descended, That, receiving him, all might be saved. Thus, the promise of God was maintained; Thus, all true souls were called to the light, That their darkness … Read More

Ananda Christmas Concert 2022
Welcome to our Christmas concert, recorded at Ananda Village December 17 2022 in the Temple of Light. Please sing with us! You can download the lyrics to the songs here. Program: – HARK! THE HERALD ANGELS SING – ANGELS WE HAVE HEARD ON HIGH -THAT NIGHT WHEN CHRIST WAS BORN – STILL, STILL, STILL – CHRISTMAS LULLABY – IN THE … Read More

In the Spirit
Beautiful song by Swami Kriyananda, inspired by St. John the Apostle on the island of Patmos. Performed by Prashad and Mukti in the Temple of Light at Ananda Village, September 18th 2022. Lyrics I was caught up in ecstasy: ’ Twas a day sanctified by God. There He showed me the truths of heaven, Truths which all, seeking Him, should … Read More

Kirtan of Joy (Chants by Yogananda, Kriyananda and India)
Beautiful and uplifting kirtan at Ananda Village, recorded on June 27th during Spiritual Renewal Week 2022. Introduction by storyteller extraordinaire Murali Venkatrao. Chants: – O God Beautiful (Paramhansa Yogananda, Cosmic Chants 1938) – Lord When in Darkness (Swami Kriyananda) – He Bhagavan (Traditional Indian) – Lord, I Am Thine (Swami Kriyananda) – Ever New Joy (Paramhansa Yogananda, Cosmic Chants 1938) … Read More

O Master (Paramhansa Yogananda)
Recorded at Ananda Village in the Temple of Light on March 6th 2022, the 70th anniversary of Yogananda’s Mahasamadhi. Watch this beautiful song by Mukti LaMar and Swami Kriyananda, dedicated to Paramhansa Yogananda. Lyrics O Master, may Thy joy fill our days. O Master, may Thy wisdom guide our ways. The time has come for us to see That there’s … Read More

Divine Love Sorrows (By Paramhansa Yogananda)
Divine Love Sorrows, adapted by Paramhansa Yogananda from Fritz Kreisler’s “Liebeslied” Lyrics (by Paramhansa Yogananda) I have been roaming, Forsaken by Thee, Who hast seen me groping, Hardly ever answering. I shall be roaming, roaming Bursting all the bound’ries of heart. Ever more moving t’ward Thee, To Thy vast unthrobbing heart. Come Thou to me O Lord, O come at … Read More

O Master
Watch this beautiful song by Mukti LaMar and Swami Kriyananda, recorded in the Temple of Light at Ananda Village, January 2nd 2022. Dedicated to Paramhansa Yogananda. Lyrics O Master, may Thy joy fill our days. O Master, may Thy wisdom guide our ways. The time has come for us to see That there’s but one reality Upon the earth and … Read More

A Celebration of Krishna and Babaji
Beautiful kirtan and inspiring stories recorded in the Temple of Light at Ananda Village, during the Janmashtami (Krishna’s birthday) celebration on August 29th, 2021.

Healing Prayers for the World with Brahmacharis Sagar and Prashad
Join us in these 20 minutes of coming together to strengthen light in the world — with a brief talk and meditation followed by group affirmation and visualization for world blessing. Affirmation: “God’s light is within me and around me. With the sword of faith in my hand, with the love of God in my heart, I am a warrior of light. … Read More