The Christ Child’s Asleep

By Swami Kriyananda. Performed in the Temple of Light by the Ananda Village Choir on Dec 21, 2021. You can watch the complete concert here. LYRICS The Christ child’s asleep. The silence is so deep That round about, with hope in their eyes, The animals await, Their breathing they abate: They know their time has come to arise. For Jesus … Read More

That Night When Christ Was Born

By Swami Kriyananda. Performed in the Temple of Light by the Ananda Joy Singers on Dec 11th, 2022. Lyrics 1. Once there lived a tiny nightingale In the ancient land of Israel. Not a note he ever sang until That night when Christ was born. Chorus: That night! That night! No song he did sing, So wise men tell, Till … Read More

Looking for a Friend (Christmas Song)

A beautiful Christmas song by Swami Kriyananda, recorded at Ananda Village December 4th, 2022. Lyrics: 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 … Read More

Come to me, Jesus — Vieni Presto, Gesu’

Join us in singing this beautiful chant by Swami Kriyananda. Recorded at Ananda Village December 4, 2022. Lyrics: English version Come to me Jesus, Fill me with Thy light. Italian version Vieni presto, Gesu, Vieni, vieni.

Light the Lamp of Thy Love (Chant by Paramhansa Yogananda and Rabindranath Tagore)

Join us in chanting this beautiful song recorded at Ananda Village on December 4, 2022. Words by Rabindranath Tagore, music and adaptation into English by Paramhansa Yogananda Lyrics: In my house, with Thine own hands, Light the lamp of Thy love! In my house, with Thine own hands, Light the lamp of Thy love! Thy transmuting lamp entrancing, Thy transmuting … Read More