Emerald Isle

Song by Swami Kriyananda, performed by Ramesha and Prashad at Ananda Village on February 12th 2023. Lyrics: Come hear, while I sing you of emerald hills, Of valleys and meadows so fair That all who have seen them have carried away Memories in their hearts, friends, like the lilacs of May: Oh, my song is the story of the lilacs … Read More

The Law Is Perfected in Love (with Nayaswami Pranaba)

Sunday Service with Nayaswami Pranaba and Nayaswami Parvati at Ananda Village, recorded February 12th 2023. Nayaswami Pranaba takes us along his journey of knee surgery, where he gets the chance to practice the teachings of Paramhansa Yogananda on many occasions. He illustrates that each situation gives an opportunity to deepen our attunement and dedication to the spiritual path. The reading … Read More

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