One of the most compelling promises in the Bible is, “Perfect love casts out all fear.” How do we find and express that perfect love? One of the secrets is understanding God as Divine Mother. Spirituality cannot be imposed from the outside. It grows like a seed. It can’t be rushed; no stage of growth can be skipped. Generous giving … Read More
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Negative Entity? Ask a Yogi
Negativity whether from an incarnate or disincarnate entity invites prayer as a response. Here are some suggestions for psychic protection for yourself or others. (By Nayaswami Hriman)
Trained in Divine Love: A Talk by Nayaswami Bharat
For fifty years, Nayaswami Anandi was a deeply devoted disciple of Paramhansa Yogananda, and a student of his beloved disciple, Swami Kriyananda. To everyone she met, Anandi was a beautiful channel of divine love; her life’s quest was to reciprocate and express the pure love she received. Join Anandi’s husband Nayaswami Bharat, an Ananda lightbearer and author, as he shares … Read More
How to Prepare for Death (and Life!)
Those of deep concentration such as meditators, artists, scientists and devotees become accustomed to the rarified atmosphere of the mind and energy body. They thus function more completely in the non-material realm of the after-death astral world. Lack of memory and inability to concentrate are veritable plagues in today’s world. What did Paramhansa Yogananda tell us about the after-death world?
Mental Restlessness in Meditation: Ask a Yogi!
This is a big subject with many anecdotes and suggestions possible. A few offered here include one’s motivation for meditation; the role of the heart; the practice of mindfulness during activity; focusing at the spiritual eye, to name a few. (by Nayaswami Hriman)
O Master (A Beautiful Choir Song Dedicated to Paramhansa Yogananda)
Dedicated to Paramhansa Yogananda Composer: Donald Walters & Mukti LaMar Performed in the Temple of Light at Ananda Village on the anniversary of his Mahasamadhi, March 7 2024 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 … Read More
Paramhansa Yogananda’s Mahasamadhi Commemoration 2024
Beautiful and uplifting program at Ananda Village recorded on March 7th 2024, the anniversary of Paramhansa Yogananda’s Mahasamadhi. With Tyagi Shyama and Nayaswami Ananta. Yogananda was the author of Autobiography of a Yogi. ABOUT PARAMHANSA YOGANANDA Paramhansa Yogananda, born in 1893, was the first yoga master of India to take up permanent residence in the West. Yogananda arrived in America … Read More
The Purpose of Life (And How to Live It)
Every incarnation seemingly ends with a Life Review — either just after you leave your body — as the NDE folks tell us — or in the days and weeks leading up to that final event. Your purpose is revealed and you get to see how you succeeded or failed in your Divine Assignment. Why wait till the end? Start … Read More
Tuning Human Love to Divine Love
Brahmachari Premdas delves into the transformation of human feelings into divine love, drawing from experiences and sharing teachings of Paramhansa Yogananda. He invokes the Bhagavad Gita’s promise that “Even a little practice of this religion will save you from dire fears and colossal suffering.” Premdas recounts anecdotes of individuals who faced heartbreak from loss but found solace through spiritual practice. … Read More
Seclusion: Dead to the world, Alive in God
Satsang with Narayani and Shurjo
