Aum Guru, composed by Swami Kriyananda.
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6-Hour Chanting of the Sacred Mantra “AUM Guru”
🕉️ Let’s chant “Aum Guru” together for many hours to build spiritual magnetism and draw the grace of God and Gurus. ✨ This chanting vigil was recorded on September 12 & 13 in the Temple of Light at Ananda Village, as well as by Ananda devotees around the world. We continue hearing from many people all over the world about how … Read More
AUM Guru Vigil Invitation
🕉️ Let’s chant “Aum Guru” together for 24 hours to build spiritual magnetism and draw the grace of God and gurus. ✨ The chanting vigil will start on Sunday, September 12 at 8:30pm (PDT) at the end of the Swami Kriyananda Spiritual Anniversary event (see link below) at Ananda Village, with a mini-kirtan of chanting “Aum Guru”. It will conclude … Read More
A Celebration of Krishna and Babaji
Beautiful kirtan and inspiring stories recorded in the Temple of Light at Ananda Village, during the Janmashtami (Krishna’s birthday) celebration on August 29th, 2021.
Finding Sanctuary in God – I Live Without Fear, Ep. 10
Some pieces of music may act as a shelter against the storms of life’s trials. This is such a piece. Join me in singing and appreciating this deeply familiar melody – almost as if it originated from within each one of us – as it takes us to an inner realization that no matter what befalls us, no matter what … Read More
Love Is the Answer to All Our Questions – Why?, Ep. 9
Join Swamiji for a hauntingly beautiful song that is perhaps one of the most autobiographical pieces of music he’s written. The tale of a young maid who searches for meaning in life, and wonders at the underlying purpose of all natural phenomenon, until at last in a moment of Divine contact she discovers the meaning of all life itself. In … Read More
Music as a Language with Swami Kriyananda
ABOUT SWAMI KRIYANANDA In 1948 at the age of twenty-two, Swami Kriyananda (J. Donald Walters) became a disciple of the Indian yoga master, Paramhansa Yogananda. At Yogananda’s request, Swami Kriyananda devoted his life to lecturing and writing, helping others to experience the living presence of God within. He taught on four continents in seven languages over the course of 65 … Read More
The Secret of Laughter (by Swami Kriyananda)
Sung by an Ananda Choir at Ananda Village, August 8th 2021. Lyrics The secret of laughter lies in the laughing, Not in the search for joy: It’s a swallow winging on the wind! It’s innocence in a boy. Luru luru lero, Luru luru lye! Joy will come to anyone Whose heart has learned to fly! Joy in the singing, not … Read More
Home Is a Green Hill (by Swami Kriyananda)
Sung by an Ananda Choir at Ananda Village, August 8th 2021. Lyrics Home is a green hill, home is a wind Blowing betrayal, far, far away. Home is the knowledge heaven is near, Home’s the end of the fray. Home is my heart’s land, home’s where I am; Nothing can dim the light of my soul. Home is forever, home … Read More
The Need for Inner Experience – In The Spirit, Ep. 8
In this mystical song of Inner God-Communion, Swami shows us what awaits all of us as we progress deeper in our meditation and God contact. This soul-thrilling song gives us a taste of that direct experience which is the true bedrock of all faith. By singing this song, meditating on it, and trying to live more in it’s vibration we … Read More
Saint Teresa’s Admonition (Chant by Swami Kriyananda)
Words adapted from St. Teresa of Avila’s Admonition, melody by Swami Kriyananda. Chanted by Arya and Peter at Ananda Village. Lyrics Let nothing disturb you, Nothing affright you, All things will pass, but God changes not. Patient endurance Brings you to vict’ry. Once you have God, you’ll want nothing more. God alone! God alone! God alone’s all we ever need. … Read More
