To Death I’m a Stranger

Beautiful song by Swami Kriyananda, recorded at Ananda Village March 19th 2023. Lyrics: To death I’m a stranger, Poor youth that I am! What destiny bears me Hence to that shore? The chalice of life, Scarce sipped at the brim, Has slipped from my grasp And stains the dark floor. Has life any meaning? The grail that men seek Has … Read More

Breathlessness Is Deathlessness

Nayaswami Sagar

With Brahmachari Sagar during a Sunday Service recorded at Ananda Village March 19th 2023. How to overcome the fear of death? Paramhansa Yogananda encouraged people to practice death during their lifetime. Brahmachari Sagar explains how we can learn to control the breath and the heart with the sincere practice of Kriya Yoga. Humorously he shares how to approach the impermanence … Read More

The Advantages of Being a Vegetarian (With Swami Kriyananda)

Swami Kriyananda

Does it matter what diet I follow? Do I have to be a vegetarian? Swami Kriyananda responds to this inquiry in a talk about the advantages of being a vegetarian. Kriyananda goes on to explain the subtle but impactful influences that what we eat has on our consciousness. He also makes some recommendations about beneficial and preferential dietary choices.  Kriyananda … Read More

Polestar of My Life (Chant by Yogananda)

Chant this beautiful song by Paramhansa Yogananda. Recorded at Ananda Village during the Inner Renewal Week Kirtan, February 13th 2023. Lyrics: I have made Thee polestar of my life. I have made Thee polestar of my life. Though my sea is dark and my stars are gone, Though my sea is dark and my stars are gone, Still I see … Read More