“The music that we surround ourselves with is a very important influence on the way we feel, and on the way we think.” (Swami Kriyananda) Also, as a connection to Yogananda, we can use this spiritual tool to uplift our consciousness.
Video and Audio
Ananda Music, Part 1: Why Does Music Affect Us?
Creation was manifested through the vibration of AUM, and even though matter is condensed vibration, and as such appears to be solid, we are still, at heart, essentially vibration. Music, as pure vibration resonates with us at the heart of our being.
Christ Is Risen
Composed by Swami Kriyananda, performed by the Ananda Worldbrotherhood Choir in Palo Alto, 2008. Lyrics Christ is ris’n this Easter morn: Thus our lives to joy are born! He from death is ever free: In his life e’en so are we! Gone all our darkness, Vanished forever! In our souls Thy light we see. Gone our delusions, Clear now our … Read More
You Remain Our Friend
Composed by Swami Kriyananda, performed by the Ananda Worldbrotherhood Choir in Palo Alto, 2008. Lyrics When we need You, You descend, Seeking grieving hearts to mend. By hate unaffected, You remain our Friend. On a cross rejected, Doomed to meet a shameful end, Still, with love perfected, You remain our Friend. Choir: Long we feared to face Your love, Lest … Read More
Palm Sunday
Composed by Swami Kriyananda, performed by the Ananda World Brotherhood Choir in Palo Alto, California 2008. Lyrics Sing out Hosanna to the son of David! Blessed, he that cometh in the name of God. Sing out Hosanna in the highest. Sing Hosanna to the Lord!
Christ Lives! An Illustrated Oratorio
Christ Lives! An Illustrated Oratorio with photography and music by Swami Kriyananda Welcome and thank you for joining us for our annual performance of Swami Kriyananda’s Oratorio, Christ Lives! This version of Christ Lives! includes footage from a 2008 performance of the Oratorio in Palo Alto, California, together with a slideshow of photographs by Swami Kriyananda. Swami describes how the … Read More
Kirtan – An Ode to the Guru
Through kirtan, music & meditation, we will dive deep into our own loving connection with God and Guru! Saturday, September 12
Chanting and Meditation dedicated to the Divine Mother
With Narayani and Shurjo from Ananda Sangha Mumbai
Kirtan – A Musical Journey through the Chakras
KIRTAN – A Musical Journey through the Chakras: An inner musical journey through chanting, visualization, and meditation to raise and awaken our latent life-force! With Tyagini Narayani and Tyagi Shurjo from Ananda Sangha Mumbai To understand more about the subtle realities of the chakras, tune into our upcoming webinar on The Anatomy of the Astral Body with Brahmachari Sagar on … Read More
Peace
A beautiful song composed and sung by Swami Kriyananda. 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. Bird songs that call us to welcome Day, and fresh labors begun. Amen. Amen. Peace gave us the seasons. … Read More
Kirtan in Honor of Shiva
With Dharmadas and Nirmala