Joy, joy, joy, joy, Ever new joy, joy! Ananda, ananda, Nitya navin ananda! Chant composed by Paramhansa Yogananda, performed by devotees from Ananda Delhi.
Video and Audio
Invocation to the Gurus
Let’s chant this beautiful chant which is dedicated to the Guru, recorded in the Temple of Light at Ananda Village with Nayaswami Devarshi (May 20th 2023) #guru #chant #yogananda #paramahansayogananda #autobiographyofayogi #paramhansayogananda Paramhansa Yogananda is the author of Autobiography of a Yogi.
The Philosopher and the Boatman
Humorous and inspiring song by Swami Kriyananda, recorded at Ananda Village May 19th 2023. Lyrics (The way to perfection is narrow and steep. The by-paths are many, the pitfalls are deep. By theory alone many think to arrive: Here’s one who could teach them—if he were alive!) A philosopher stepped into a boat, The river to cross would he. So … Read More
Polestar of My Life — Chant by Paramhansa Yogananda
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 the path through Thy mercy. #yogananda #chant #polestar
Yogananda’s Chant “I Will Never Forget Thee”
Beautiful chant by Paramhansa Yogananda from his “Cosmic Chants”, sung by Erin Vinacco May 7th 2023. Lyrics: Listen, listen, listen to my heart’s song, Listen, listen, listen to my heart’s song: I will never forget Thee; I will never forsake Thee; I will never forget Thee; I will never forsake Thee.
Aum Namo Narayana
One hour chanting with Narayani & Shurjo (melody by Swami Kriyananda)
Om Namo Narayana (Chanted by Swami Kriyananda)
Swami Kriyananda chants this powerful ancient Indian mantra during a program in India. The beautiful melody is composed by him.
Ram Navami Kirtan
Celebrating the birth of Lord Ram with Narayani and Shurjo, with Biraj, Lahari, and Abhijit from Ananda Mumbai.
Shri Radhe
Shri Radhe Radhe Shyam Govind Radhe Shri Radhe Govind Radhe Radhe Shyam Gopal Radhe Radhe Shyam #radhe #shyam #chant
To Death I’m a Stranger
Beautiful song by Swami Kriyananda, recorded at Ananda Village March 19th 2023. Lyrics: To death I’m a stranger, Poor youth that I am! What destiny bears me Hence to that shore? The chalice of life, Scarce sipped at the brim, Has slipped from my grasp And stains the dark floor. Has life any meaning? The grail that men seek Has … Read More
Do Not Dry The Ocean of My Love – Chant by Paramhansa Yogananda
Lyrics Do not dry the ocean of my love With the fires of my desires, With the fires of my restlessness. For Thee I pine, for Thee I weep. I’ll cry no more, Thou mine evermore! Thee I find behind the fringe of my mind. Hide no more, Lord, hide no more. Leave me not, Lord, leave me no more!
“In the Spirit”
Swami Kriyananda wrote this song, “In the Spirit,” after visiting the island of Patmos, off the coast of Greece. On this island Saint John wrote the book of Revelations. This was the inspiration for this song. Many musicians attempted to play the introductory organ prelude but it wasn’t until 2003 in India a person named Dhananjaya played the introduction as … Read More
