Chant one of Yogananda most beautiful and well known chant from his “Cosmic Chants” with Swami Kriyananda, a direct disciple who lived several years with the great Master. Lyrics: Door of my heart, open wide I keep for Thee. Wilt Thou come, wilt Thou come? just for once come to me? Will my days fly away without seeing Thee, my … Read More
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No Birth, No Death (Chant by Paramhansa Yogananda)
Lyrics: (Sing each line twice) 1. No birth, no death, no caste have I. Father, mother, have I none. I am He, I am He; blessed Spirit, I am He. 2. Mind, nor intellect, nor ego, chittwa (feeling); Sky, nor earth, nor metals am I. I am He, I am He; blessed Spirit, I am He. Optional additional verses: 3. … Read More
Cherish These
Watch this beautiful song by Swami Kriyananda, recorded in the Temple of Light at Ananda Village, December 26th 2021. Lyrics: Is there anywhere on earth, Perfect freedom, sorrow’s dearth, Selfless friendship, blameless birth? Cherish these, naught else has worth. Introduction (Written by the composer for use in performances) “Fame, wealth, position – these are but for a time. All that … Read More
Christ Has Come — Ananda Virtual Choir
Composed after Swami Kriyananda visited the Holy Land in 1983, Christ Lives brilliantly captures the profoundly inspiring and uplifting experience of Christ’s presence there. An illustrated oratorio, Christ Lives is a contemporary Oratorio that vividly brings to life the deep meaning of Christ’s life. The photography and music by Swami Kriyananda, is sung by the Ananda World Brotherhood Choir. In … Read More
Come to Me, Jesus
Chant by Swami Kriyananda, recorded at Ananda Village December 19th 2021. Lyrics: English version Come to me Jesus, Fill me with Thy light. Italian version Vieni presto, Gesu, Vieni, vieni. Find more music by Swami Kriyananda at https://www.ananda.org/music/
Ananda Village Christmas Concert 2021
(Download MP3)Watch this beautiful concert recorded live December 18th 2021 in the Temple of Light at Ananda Village, featuring traditional Christmas music as well as compositions by Swami Kriyananda. 1. Joy to the World (Isaac Watts) 2. O Little Town of Bethlehem (Phillips Brooks/Lewis Redner) 3. That Night When Christ Was Born (Swami Kriyananda) 4. Still, Still, Still (traditional Austrian) 5. … Read More
Looking for a Friend
A beautiful Christmas song by Swami Kriyananda, recorded at Ananda Village December 12th, 2021. Lyrics 1. Where are you going my little one? “In hope these empty streets I wend; I’ve seen a star rise in the east, And I’m looking for a friend.” Turu, luru lurulay. Turu, luru lurulay. 2. Where are you going, good shepherd folk? “From a … Read More
Three Wise Men
A beautiful Christmas song by Swami Kriyananda, recorded at Ananda Village December 12th, 2021. Lyrics: Then three wise men came from afar, Guided by the heavenly star. Christ, the light of God, had descended, That, receiving him, all might be saved. Thus, the promise of God was maintained; Thus, all true souls were called to the light, That their darkness … Read More
O God Beautiful (Chant by Guru Nanak / Paramhansa Yogananda)
15th-century Sakh chant by Guru Nanak, translated by Paramhansa Yogananda, and sung at Ananda Village, November 2021. Lyrics (Sing each line twice) O God beautiful, O God beautiful, At Thy feet, O I do bow! O God beautiful, O God beautiful, In the forest Thou art green; In the mountain Thou art high; In the river Thou art restless; In … Read More
Keep Calling Him
Adapted from a poem by Paramhansa Yogananda by Maitri Jones. Recorded at Ananda Village, November 2021. Lyrics Keep calling Him, Keep calling Him. Whether he replies or not, Keep calling him. In the temple of unceasing prayer Believe that He’s approaching there. And call to Him. Keep calling Him. Thou dost know I’m praying, Lord You know I love no … Read More
Dark Eyes
This beautiful song by Swami Kriyananda is inspired by a poem by Paramhansa Yogananda, in which he describes a vision he had after his mother premature 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 him … Read More
“In the Spirit” by Swami Kriyananda – Christ Lives – An Illustrated Oratorio
An illustrated oratorio, Christ Lives is a contemporary Oratorio that vividly brings to life the deep meaning of Christ’s life. The photography and music by Swami Kriyananda, is sung by the Ananda World Brotherhood Choir. Composed after Swami Kriyananda visited the Holy Land in 1983, Christ Lives brilliantly captures the profoundly inspiring and uplifting experience of Christ’s presence there. In … Read More
