Listen to this beautiful song by Swami Kriyananda inspired by a poem by Paramhansa Yogananda, in which he describes a vision he had after his mother eearly passing. In the vision, he saw those “lost two black eyes” in the form of the Divine Mother, and he realized that it’s the Cosmic Mother Herself who had been taking care of … Read More
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Shivaratri Kirtan Ananda Palo Alto 2024
Join us for a celebration of Shivaratri with our favorite chants. Tonight’s kirtan at Ananda Palo Alto is in honor of Lord Shiva, symbolic of the destructive force in creation, sometimes feared but also needed to clear away the old and make room for new beginnings. Shivaratri is the night when Shiva is said to have performed the dance of … Read More
Cloisters (A Beautiful Choir Song Calling to God)
By Swami Kriyananda, performed at the Temple of Light at Ananda Village, March 7 2024. Lyrics: Long I’ve called You, my Lord, Long I’ve called You. Many years I have longed for Your sight; Bathed the darkness with tears of devotion, Offered candles in prayer to Your light. How much longer, Friend, Must I cry Your name? I am Yours, … Read More
O Master (A Beautiful Choir Song Dedicated to Paramhansa Yogananda)
Dedicated to Paramhansa Yogananda Composer: Donald Walters & Mukti LaMar Performed in the Temple of Light at Ananda Village on the anniversary of his Mahasamadhi, March 7 2024 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 … Read More
Thousands of Suns – Divine Mother Chant by Paramhansa Yogananda (In Hindi & English)
As you listen to this chant, open your heart to God as Divine Mother; tune into the qualities of divine love and compassion. LYRICS Who tells me Thou art dark, O my Mother Divine? Who tells me Thou art dark, O my Mother Divine? Thousands of suns and moons from Thy body do shine! Thousands of suns and moons from … Read More
Paramhansa Yogananda Birthday 2024: Strolling Kirtan in Kolkata
On the blessed morning of 5th January, 2024, disciples across India and from outside India gathered in “Yogi Para”: the neighborhood of the residence of Paramhansa Yogananda: to walk (and sing!) in the footsteps of beloved Gurudev. Yogananda is known to have led “Prabhaat Pheri” (morning strolling kirtan) in this very neighborhood, about a century back. Here we are: singing … Read More
I Passed My Life as a Stranger, Lord
A beautiful song by Swami Kriyananda, sang by Dambara Begley with tambura accompaniment by Pavani Johnson. Recorded December 31st 2023 in the Temple of Light at Ananda Village. Lyrics: 1. I’ve passed my life as a stranger, Lord. Roamed far in foreign lands: Far, Lord, far too far! Only he who knows he’s far from home, Only he, Lord, understands. … Read More
That Night When Christ Was Born — A Christmas Play
Watch this beautiful Christmas play performed during Christmas at Ananda Village, with traditional songs and music composed by Swami Kriyananda.
“The Christmas Mystery” by Swami Kriyananda – Filmed at Ananda Village in 2016
We wish you Happy Christmas from Ananda with this beautiful song by Swami Kriyananda. Many blessings! The Christmas Mystery Long ago there was a little shed. There three mighty kings did bow their heads To a gentle babe of low degree, Whom men called the son of Mary. Who’ll tell to me this mystery: How a tiny babe in a … Read More
The Christmas Mystery (A Christmas Song)
By Swami Kriyananda. Performed by the Ananda Village Choir in the Temple of Light, Dec 16th, 2023. You can watch the full concert here. LYRICS 1. Long ago there was a little shed. There three mighty kings did bow their heads To a gentle babe of low degree Whom men called the son of Mary. Chorus: Who’ll tell to me … Read More
The Christ Child’s Asleep (A Christmas Song)
By Swami Kriyananda. Performed in the Temple of Light by the Ananda Village Choir on Dec 16, 2023. You can watch the complete concert here. Lyrics: The Christ child’s asleep. The silence is so deep That round about, with hope in their eyes, The animals await, Their breathing they abate: They know their time has come to arise. For Jesus … Read More
That Night When Christ Was Born (A Christmas Song)
By Swami Kriyananda. Performed in the Temple of Light by the Ananda Village Choir on Dec 16th, 2023. You can watch the full concert here. Lyrics 1. Once there lived a tiny nightingale In the ancient land of Israel. Not a note he ever sang until That night when Christ was born. Chorus: That night! That night! No song he … Read More