The ANANDA MUSIC ORAL HISTORY VIDEOS capture the essence of living and sharing the music of Ananda. Listen to longtime devotee musicians share their stories and remembrances of spiritual lessons learned from working on the songs and chants of Swami Kriyananda and Paramhansa Yogananda. Nayaswami Uma came to Ananda in 1976 for a month and never left. She describes that … Read More
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Well Done, Lord! (By Swami Kriyananda)
Lyrics In India there lived by the banks of a stream A hermit whose prayers chose applause for their theme. He gazed at the flowers, and he smiled at the sun, Then he clapped with delight: “Lord,” he cried, “Oh, well done!” Well done, Lord! Oh, very well done! The mountains that laugh with the gypsy clouds! The fields smile … Read More
There’s Joy in the Heavens – Concert for Spiritual Renewal Week at Ananda Village – June 30, 2021
Concert at Ananda Village and with songs contributed by other Ananda Choirs around the world on June 30th, 2021 The theme of this year’s SRW concert is joyful celebration: we’ve been through a difficult time, but there’s great joy in knowing we weathered the storm and are able to (gradually) start singing together once again! The music of Ananda is … Read More
Ananda Music— With Nayaswami Nirmala
The ANANDA MUSIC ORAL HISTORY VIDEOS capture the essence of living and sharing the music of Ananda. Listen to longtime devotee musicians share their stories and remembrances of spiritual lessons learned from working on the songs and chants of Swami Kriyananda and Paramhansa Yogananda. Nayaswami Nirmala Schuppe came to Ananda Village in 1975, and immediately fell in love with harmonium … Read More
Ananda Kirtan – Spiritual Renewal Week 2021
Sing with us in this inspiring kirtan, recorded in the Temple of Light at Ananda Village during Spiritual Renewal Week 2021. Featuring singers from different Ananda communities around the world.
Ananda Music — With Jeannie Tschantz
The ANANDA MUSIC ORAL HISTORY VIDEOS capture the essence of living and sharing the music of Ananda. Listen to longtime devotee musicians share their stories and remembrances of spiritual lessons learned from working on the songs and chants of Swami Kriyananda and Paramhansa Yogananda. Jeannie Tschantz began working with Swami Kriyananda’s music soon after she moved to Ananda Village in … Read More
Door of My Heart, with Chanting Advice (Swami Kriyananda Chants Paramhansa Yogananda)
By Paramhansa Yogananda from “Cosmic Chants”, chanted by Swami Kriyananda. Excerpt from “A Course in Meditation” Lyrics: Door of my heart, open wide I keep for Thee. Wilt Thou come, wilt Thou come? just for once come to me? Will my days fly away without seeing Thee, my Lord? Night and day, night and day, I look for Thee night … Read More
Ananda Music — With Bhagavati Nani
The ANANDA MUSIC ORAL HISTORY VIDEOS capture the essence of living and sharing the music of Ananda. Listen to longtime devotee musicians share their stories and remembrances of spiritual lessons learned from working on the songs and chants of Swami Kriyananda and Paramhansa Yogananda. Bhagavati (Sharon Brooks) Nani received her Master of Music in flute performance from the San Francisco … Read More
Rise O My Soul in Freedom — Chant by Swami Kriyananda
Ramesha, Bhagavati and Prashad chant this beautiful song by Swami Kriyananda. Recorded at Ananda Village June 6th 2021. Lyrics: Nothing on earth can hold me, Rise, O my soul, in freedom. Nothing on earth can hold me, Rise, O my soul, in freedom. Rise, O my soul, in freedom: Nothing to fear anymore. Rise, O my soul, in freedom: Nothing … Read More
Thousands of Suns — Chant by Paramhansa Yogananda
Ramesha and Prashad chant this beautiful song by Paramhansa Yogananda. Recorded at Ananda Village June 13th 2021. Lyrics: Who tells me Thou art dark O my Mother Divine? Thousands of suns and moons from Thy body do shine. ABOUT PARAMHANSA YOGANANDA aramhansa Yogananda, born in 1893, was the first yoga master of India to take up permanent residence in the … Read More
