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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Desire, My Great Enemy (Paramhansa Yogananda’s Cosmic Chant)
This is one of Swami Sri Yukteswar’s favorite songs (from Yogananda’s “Cosmic Chants”, 1938 edition). Lyrics: Desire, my great enemy, with his soldiers surrounding me; Is giving me lots of trouble, oh, my Lord! That enemy I will deceive, remaining in the castle of peace, Night and day in Thy joy, oh, my Lord! What will be my fate? O … Read More
Yogananda’s World Influence Through Many Incarnations (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
A Way to Awakening with Swami Kriyananda – Questions & Answers (Part 3)
These talks with Swami Kriyananda are based the book Conversations with Yogananda. They were recorded in 2006 in India and were originally aired on the Sadhana Channel. Questions Swamiji discusses includes: What does it mean to get rid of the ego? Can a person who is married and has children find God? Does every karma have to be worked out … Read More
Have the Courage To Follow Your Own Inner Guidance (With Swami Kriyananda)
Home 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 … Read More
How to Develop Intuition (With Swami Kriyananda)
Home 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 … Read More
The Need for a Pure Heart (With Swami Kriyananda)
What is a pure heart and why is it so important? Swami Kriyananda shares from personal experiences with his guru Paramhansa Yogananda. Swami Kriyananda discusses the profound significance of cultivating a pure heart. As a disciple of Paramhansa Yogananda, he was provided with many wonderful opportunities to expand his love and perception of God beyond any particular form. Kriyananda explains, … Read More
Purify Your Heart First Don’t Be Fanatical About Lesser Things (With Swami Kriyananda)
http://www.swamikriyananda.org 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 … Read More
The Shawl of Gold (sung by Swami Kriyananda)
Lyrics: A poor little girl walking in the cold, Her clothing all tattered and thin, Spied a rich man standing outside a church— Outside a church, outside a church— Spied a rich man standing outside a church, The service about to begin. “Please, sir,” she said, “hear an orphan child: The cold winds of winter have come. I’ve no place … Read More
What Is the Correct Way to Pray? (With Swami Kriyananda)
http://www.swamikriyananda.org 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 … Read More
