Sung by Swami Kriyananda, in a concert in Germany approx. 1980. Lyrics: Peace gave us the mountains. Peace gave us the sky. Nightly, when starlight enfolds us, Peace is its lullaby. Amen. Amen. Peace gave us the morning. Peace gave us the sun. B ird songs that call us to welcome Day, and fresh labors begun. Amen. Amen. Peace gave … Read More
Brothers
Sung by Swami Kriyananda, in a concert in Germany approx. 1980. Lyrics: I’ve lived in many countries And mixed with many men. I’ve shared their days of sunshine, Gone with them in the rain. The fires at evening said we were brothers. The fires at evening said we were— Brothers! A soldier I saw weeping Beside a dying friend. My … Read More
How Shall I Love Thee
A chant composed by Swami Kriyananda, chanted by members of Ananda Mumbai and Ananda Pune.
O Master
Song dedicated to Paramhansa Yogananda, sung by the Ananda Village Choir during Yogananda’s Mahasamadhi celebration March 7th, 2019. Lyrics: O Master, may Thy joy fill our days. O Master, may Thy wisdom guide our ways. The time has come for us to see That there’s but one reality Upon the earth and high above: The truth that all was made … Read More
Desire My Great Enemy
Chant this beautiful chant by Paramhansa Yogananda from his Cosmic Chants (1938), together with a kirtan group at Ananda Village. This was one of Swami Sri Yukteswar’s favorite songs, which Yogananda often chanted in his ashram.
Ananda Kirtan
Monday night kirtan during Inner Renewal Week at Ananda Village. Chants by Paramhansa Yogananda, Swami Kriyananda and traditional Indian.
I Will be a Gypsy
I Will Be a Gypsy Chant this beautiful chant by Paramhansa Yogananda from his Cosmic Chants (1938), together with a kirtan group at Ananda Village.
Polestar Of My Life
A beautiful chant by Paramhansa Yogananda, sung by members of Ananda Village. 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 the path through Thy mercy; Still I see … Read More
No Birth, No Death
Chant this beautiful chant by Paramhansa Yogananda from his Cosmic Chants (1938), together with a kirtan group at Ananda Village. Yogananda chanted it in Swami Sri Yukteswar’s ashram when he was initiated into the Swami order.
Many Hands Make a Miracle
Composed by Swami Kriyananda, performed by members of the Ananda Village Choir. Lyrics: Many hands make a miracle: Let’s all join hands together! Life on earth is so wonderful When people laugh and dance and struggle as friends: Then all their dreams achieve their ends. Many hands make a miracle: People climbing together! Soon we reach to the pinnacle Of … Read More
Walk Like a Man
Composed by Swami Kriyananda, performed by members of the Ananda Village Choir. Recorded during the streamathon for the beautiful new Temple of Light at Ananda Village, on February 9th, 2019. For more information please visit our webpage https://www.anandamusic.org
Brave Were the People
Composed by Swami Kriyananda, performed by members of the Ananda Village Choir. Lyrics: Brave were the people who lived in these hills. Brave, the great warriors who confronted the foe. To defend what is holy, to defend what is true: Our Lord on mankind did this duty bestow. Glad all our children who people these hills. Glad in the vision … Read More
