The balance of world consciousness is currently caught in a tug-of-war of upward moving awareness, and downward streams of materialistic thinking. How can we help tip the balance toward a higher world-wide consciousness? Trying to change others is ineffective. We must first uplift ourselves on an individual level. Personal inner transformation is the key to contributing to the upliftment of … Read More
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Markandeya and the Sacred Mahamrityunjaya Mantra
(Download MP3)Told by Seattle-local, Bangalore storyteller extraordinaire Murali Venkatrao, who will carry you to ancient and sacred India. The timeless tale of Shiva Bhakta Markandeya teaches us that fear of death is worse than death itself – but is no match to the power of devotion (bhakti). The great God Shiva has decreed that Markandeya would only live for 16 years. … Read More
Kirtan of Joy (Chants by Yogananda, Kriyananda and India)
(Download MP3)Beautiful and uplifting kirtan at Ananda Village, recorded on June 27th during Spiritual Renewal Week 2022. Introduction by storyteller extraordinaire Murali Venkatrao. Chants: – O God Beautiful (Paramhansa Yogananda, Cosmic Chants 1938) – Lord When in Darkness (Swami Kriyananda) – He Bhagavan (Traditional Indian) – Lord, I Am Thine (Swami Kriyananda) – Ever New Joy (Paramhansa Yogananda, Cosmic Chants 1938) … Read More
The Chakras – Portals to Higher Consciousness
(Download MP3)Your chakras influence your consciousness and spiritual growth, the heart center being the most pivotal. Upward, expansive energy from the heart brings solutions for yourself, and the world. Downward, contractive energy produces problems and materialistic thinking, on both personal and global levels. Yogic teachings give systematic ways to delineate the forces that work for, and against you, in the ongoing … Read More
A Concert of Music by Swami Kriyananda
(Download MP3)Performed at Ananda Village, Spiritual Renewal Week 2022. Program: • Invocation • Come Gather ‘Round • Brothers • A New Tomorrow • Lord, May We Serve You • Walk Like a Man • Secret of Laughter • The Non-Blues • Devil Worship • Truth Can Never Die • Brave Were the People • If You’re Seeking Freedom • Hello There, … Read More
Spiritual Questions and Answers with Nayaswami Jyotish and Nayaswami Devi
(Download MP3)Recorded during Ananda’s Spiritual Renewal Week Wednesday, June 29th, 2022 Join your energy with hundreds of truth seekers, and strengthen the Divine light within yourself and the world over. We all have a role to play in the upliftment of consciousness. When we uplift ourselves, we open a door for Divine grace to uplift others. Through Paramhansa Yogananda’s practical teachings, … Read More
Seeing Daily Life With Uplifted Consciousness
(Download MP3)How do we consistently live and face life’s challenges with uplifted energy? Masters, saints and sages throughout time have given numerous live, solely dedicated to showing mankind how this is done. They translated spiritual principles into practical application. To quote an affirmation from Swami Kriyananda, “Though my spirit soars in the skies of consciousness, my feet and hands labor here … Read More
Attunement with the Guru—Key to Higher Consciousness
(Download MP3)Swami Kriyananda remembered, “All the time when Master was with us, he would say, “Be in tune, be in tune.” He talked about it as the most important thing he could give to us, because through that attunement he is able to inspire us with the right decisions, the right understanding, in every situation.” Through attunement we can learn how … Read More
Meditation and Kriya Yoga: Tools for Upliftment
(Download MP3)With Nayaswami Hriman, Nayaswami Jaya, Nayaswami Pranaba, Nayaswami Jyotish and Nayaswami Devi, recorded during Ananda’s Spiritual Renewal Week Friday July 1, 2022. Join your energy with hundreds of truth seekers, and strengthen the Divine light within yourself and the world over. We all have a role to play in the upliftment of consciousness. When we uplift ourselves, we open a … Read More
How I Keep Uplifted and Share with Others
(Download MP3)On this last day of classes, relax and enjoy hearing how disciples personally practice keeping spiritually uplifted. This morning’s speakers have all been conscientiously living and practicing Yogananda’s teachings. As they share how they keep their inspiration strong, you will no doubt gain insights for uplifting your own spiritual life. With Badri Matlock, Erin Vinacco, Brahmacharini Lakshmi, Tyagi Dhyan and … Read More
The Peace Treaty (by Swami Kriyananda)
(Download MP3)Watch this beautiful live performance of a shortened version of Swami Kriyananda’s acclaimed play “The Peace Treaty”, filmed at Ananda Village in California during Spiritual Renewal Week on July 2nd 2022. Directed by Devaki Soupios. “The Peace Treaty” reflects the tension and unrest of our own times, and offers a solution: If we want peace on earth, expansion of our … Read More
