The exhilaration of excitement stirs the mind but also befuddles it. Seek that exhilaration which accompanies calm upliftment, to the heart especially. People under the influence of excitement jump up and down, urged by upward spurts of energy in the spine. Every leap upward, however, is followed by a descent. Only heartfelt aspiration can take the mind soaring at last … Read More
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The Power of Divine Love
Inspirational Satsang with Nayaswami Uma visiting Ananda Sangha India
Class 15: Thy Will Be Done – Life & Teachings of Jesus
Jesus, betrayed, is arrested and brought before the Sanhedrin. Through mocking, beating, and lying, they attempt to force Jesus to admit to heresy, but Jesus is unmoved. Remaining completely detached and in his inner dignity, Jesus gives an eternal answer to all suffering, “You would have no authority over me unless it had given you from above,” with this single … Read More
One Attains Perfection by Offering His Own Special Gifts |
With Nayaswami Shivani visiting Ananda Sangha Pune
Truth Must Be Experienced
Satsang with Vasudha Bajoria & Hari Sudhan at Ananda Sangha Delhi
Class 14: Gethsemane – Life & Teachings of Jesus
Join Jesus and his disciples at the table of the last supper. Hear as Jesus explains who will betray him, even blessing Judas with his own hand before sending him on his way. In the moments that follow, Jesus tenderly expresses deep spiritual teachings to his remaining apostles, many sayings and phrases we’ve all heard, but now with the explanation … Read More
Engrossed Is the Bee of My Mind
Sing this beautiful chant by Paramhansa Yogananda with Nayaswami Haridas Lyrics Engrossed is the bee of my mind On the blue lotus feet of my Divine Mother. Divine Mother, my Divine Mother! Divine Mother, my Divine Mother!
Practicing the Teachings of Christ
Recorded at Ananda Village on April 2nd, 2023 with Jitendra Guindon. Paramhansa Yogananda encouraged his disciples to understand that to attain Christ-Consciousness, the first step is communion with AUM, also known as the Holy Ghost. We practice the teaching of Christ when we actively try to attune ourselves to the vibrations of AUM. Jitendra shares inspiration on how we can … Read More
Class 13: Palm Sunday – Life & Teachings of Jesus
Walk with Jesus and Asha through the gates of Jerusalem as the crowd cheers the triumphal entrance of Jesus as the Messiah. Feel the intensity of this moment, built over many encounters with the church hierarchy and the surrounding population, culminating in Jesus himself saying “If I were to silence them now, the very stones themselves would cry out.” Jesus … Read More
Jesus’ Miracles | The Yoga Teachings of Christ Class 7
Nayaswami Jaya is co- spiritual director of Ananda Sangha India. He became a student of Swami Kriyananda soon after graduating from the University of California, Berkeley in 1968. Upon learning of Swami Kriyananda’s interest in spiritual communities, Nayaswami Jaya joined him as a founding member of Ananda. Nayaswami Jaya has been authorized by Swami Kriyananda to give initiation into the … Read More
