Listen to the voice of a direct disciple who was present when Paramhansa Yogananda left his body consciously after a talk at the Biltmore hotel for the Indian ambassador on March 7th 1952. Swami Kriyananda movingly shares the experience, accompanied by beautiful photos of Yogananda. ABOUT PARAMHANSA YOGANANDA Paramhansa Yogananda, born in 1893, was the first yoga master of India … Read More
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OM Song (by Paramhansa Yogananda)
Composed by Yogananda, this beautiful chant is performed by Ananda singers during Ananda’s Spiritual Renewal Week, Tuesday, June 28th, 2022 Lyrics: Whence, Om this soundless roar doth come? When drowseth matter’s dreary drum? On shores of bliss, Om booming breaks; All earth, all heav’n, all body shakes. The bumble bee now hums along, Baby Om, now softly sings his song; … Read More
Yogananda’s Cosmic Chants: Kirtan
Paramhansa Yogananda said: “Each of these chants should be sung not once but many times, utilizing the cumulative power of repetition, until the singer feels a great joy break through the radio of his heart. When this joy is felt it is proof that God has answered the devotee, and that his devotion has been properly tuned and the broadcasting … Read More
Dogmatism vs. Common Sense (with Nayaswami Parvati)
Sunday Service with Nayaswami Parvati, recorded at Ananda Village March 5th 2023. As we live in a period in which dogma seems to be increasing, it is vital to keep an expanded awareness of more subtle realities. Nayaswami Parvati shares how to see the bigger picture of each situation and points out how the teachings of Paramhansa Yogananda can help … Read More
Intuition: How to Know & Trust Your Inner Guidance
Workshop at Ananda Mumbai, India Feb 5, 2023.
Balancing Self-Effort with Receptivity to Divine Grace (With Swami Kriyananda)
Where does God’s grace end and your efforts begin? Swami Kriyananda shares some pertinent stories and answers this question, emphasizing the need for self-effort. We are essentially in partnership with God and need to have the courage, will, and energy to do our part and act accordingly. It does not serve us to criticize the work and dharma of others. … Read More
Outwitting the Stars – Astrological Bangles
With Nayaswami Dhyana in the Healing Series.
Revolutionize Self-Definitions and Choose Your Future
Free yourself from the past and you change your future. Take what is good from the past but leave the rest behind. Sunday service with Asha at Ananda Palo Alto, Feb 19th 2023.
When God Heals: Understanding the Healing Process
Satsang by Narayani and Shurjo
