Season 2. These talks are based on the book: The Essence of the Bhagavad Gita by Paramhansa Yogananda as remembered by his disciple, Swami Kriyananda. Rarely in a lifetime does a new spiritual classic appear that has the power to change people’s lives and transform future generations. This is such a book. “The Essence of the Bhagavad Gita Explained by … Read More
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God Takes Care of Us Even in the Most Trivial Ways (With Swami Kriyananda)
Swami Kriyananda reads and comments on his book “Conversations with Yogananda.” TV series “A Way to Awakening” recorded in India. ABOUT SWAMI KRIYANANDA In 1948 at the age of twenty-two, Swami Kriyananda (J. Donald Walters) became a disciple of the Indian yoga master, Paramhansa Yogananda. Yogananda is best known for his spiritual classic, Autobiography of a Yogi. In his book … Read More
“Awakening the Kundalini: Vegetarianism, Alcohol, Sex and More” – Swami Kriyananda
How do we awaken the power (Kundalini) that is within each of us? It is possible to awaken this power by bringing energy upward through spiritual practice to the brain. We possess a tremendous power that can be harnessed when we learn to be lions of self-control. No matter the background or religion, it is a general recommendation to avoid … Read More
Krishna to Arjuna: “Know This for Certain, My Devotee Is Never Lost” (With Swami Kriyananda)
In this talk, Swami Kriyananda reads from Conversations with Yogananda. Kriyananda wants to help us to remember that our true nature is essentially divine. He emphasizes the importance of following higher guidance and accepting both the positive and negative experiences that come our way with equanimity. Kriyananda shares a number of personal stories and experiences that he had with his … Read More
Celebrating Swami Kriyananda’s Birthday in 2023
Watch this beautiful celebration with music and inspiring readings with Nayaswami Jyotish and Nayaswami Devi at Ananda Village, May 19th 2023. In 1948 at the age of twenty-two, Swami Kriyananda (J. Donald Walters) became a disciple of the Indian yoga master, Paramhansa Yogananda. At Yogananda’s request, Swami Kriyananda devoted his life to lecturing and writing, helping others to experience the … Read More
Swami Kriyananda: A Biography
In 1948 at the age of twenty-two, Swami Kriyananda (J. Donald Walters) became a disciple of the Indian yoga master, Paramhansa Yogananda. At Yogananda’s request, Swami Kriyananda devoted his life to lecturing and writing, helping others to experience the living presence of God within. He taught on four continents in seven languages over the course of 65 years. His talks, … Read More
The More You Give Your Life to God, the More He Will Take Over (With Swami Kriyananda)
How do I know that I exist? Swami Kriyananda answers this and other questions in this inspirational talk. Kriyananda explains that the journey of the spiritual path is one of discovery that can return us to the fundamental knowledge of one’s existence. Kriyananda says that in this world of duality, our aspiration should be for inner calmness. Offer everything – … Read More
Honoring Swami Kriyananda – A Beautiful Program from Ananda Village and Ananda Assisi
Watch this beautiful program honoring Swami Kriyananda with Nayaswami Jyotish, Nayaswami Devi and Nayaswami Dhyana speaking from Ananda Village as well as Tyagi Arudra, Tyagi Narayani, Nayaswami Kirtani and Nayaswami Anand speaking from Ananda Assisi. Recorded April 22 2023 to honor the tenth anniversary of his moksha. ABOUT SWAMI KRIYANANDA In 1948 at the age of twenty-two, Swami Kriyananda (J. … Read More
The Divine Romance – Swami Kriyananda’s 10 Year Moksha Anniversary Commemoration at Ananda Village
With Nayaswami Jyotish and Nayaswami Devi and a beautiful musical program entitled The Divine Romance, recorded at Ananda Village April 21 2023. ABOUT SWAMI KRIYANANDA In 1948 at the age of twenty-two, Swami Kriyananda (J. Donald Walters) became a disciple of the Indian yoga master, Paramhansa Yogananda. Yogananda is best known for his spiritual classic, Autobiography of a Yogi. In … Read More
What the Astral World Is Like (With Swami Kriyananda)
Swami Kriyananda reads and comments on his book Conversations with Yogananda in the TV series “A Way to Awakening” recorded in India. Kriyananda sings Oh, God Beautiful that Paramhansa Yogananda also chanted with an enthralled audience of over 3000 people at Carnegie Hall in 1926. Kriyananda shares from Conversations with Yogananda and relates a couple of stunning incidents involving Yogananda … Read More
