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The Source of True Joy

by Ramajyoti

The Source of True Joy Perfect bliss Grows only in the bosom tranquillised, The spirit passionless, purged from offense, Vowed to the Infinite. He who thus vows His soul to the Supreme Soul, quitting sin, Passes unhindered to the endless bliss Of unity with Brahma. These verses from the Bhagavad Gita, quoted by Swami Kriyananda in the chapter “Joy Is … Read More

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Who Was Swamiji, Really?

by Bikram Mario Liguori

Who Was Swamiji, Really? The Guide I Never Wanted to Follow… and yet… There are encounters that change your life. And then there are people who begin changing it even before you’re willing to listen. For me, Swami Kriyananda—whom everyone simply called Swamiji—belonged to the second category. The curious thing is that, when I first arrived at Ananda, I didn’t … Read More

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Goodnight Sweetheart

by Darshan Lotichius

Goodnight Sweetheart What do you feel The night may reveal? Darkness can’t harm you, Its fears are unreal. Light will enfold you; Just open your heart. Let peace through your dreams gently steal. Good Night, Sweetheart, I’ll see you in the morning. Till then: sleep tight, sweet dreams! Starlight, Sweetheart, Your silken hair adorning, bring peace on silv’ry beams. Though … Read More

Health and Healing

Healing Energy and Armando’s Recovery

by Shaktima

Healing Energy and Armando’s Recovery It all began one evening with the news that a friend had ended up in the hospital and had been admitted to intensive care in very serious condition. Armando, the person in need of help, had been intubated because his lungs were no longer functioning on their own. This was not a good sign. The … Read More

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True Encounter – Full Presence

by Sabine Kaphingst

True Encounter – Full Presence A Gift from Swami Kriyananda Martin Buber’s words, “All real living is encounter,” are like a light of hope in dark times. With this statement, he was ahead of many of his contemporaries, for it corresponds with the emerging Dwapara Yuga. It implies energy, flowing back and forth between people, and it suggests what may … Read More

Spirituality in Daily Life

Home’s My Heart’s Land

by Arya Cheng

Home’s My Heart’s Land A Search for Home  Where can one find a true sense of home and belonging? A place where you are accepted as yourself, surrounded by people devoted to truth, high ideals, and values, who support you in growing into your highest potential. My quest for such a home began early. At six, I insisted on walking … Read More

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Perfect love casts out fear

by Darshan Lotichius

Perfect love casts out fear (John 4:18) Though green summer fade And winter draw near, My Lord, in Your presence I live without fear. Through tempest, through snows, Through turbulent tide, The touch of Your hand Is my strength, and my guide.  I ask for no riches That death can destroy. I crave only Thee: Your love, and Your joy. … Read More

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Our Swamiji

by Nayaswami Mary

Our Swamiji  When a person with a mission comes to earth, he or she receives reinforcements from God. To ensure success, such a soul needs support. Many may have been with this soul in the past and feel a deep connection. Others may possess talents that help fulfill the work. I was not one of these. Yet I loved him … Read More

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Sorrento – A Soul Memory

by Darshan Lotichius

Sorrento – A Soul Memory I’ve roamed the far hills And learned many skills; I’ve wandered on many a shore. Though often I’ve thought I’d gained what I sought, A voice always said, “There’s more.” Go sing with the sun And dance with the moon! Go ride on the highest star! The reaches of space Lack one special place: It’s … Read More

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The Courage to Dare

by Shambavi Avanti Chajed

The Courage to Dare Swamiji wrote in his song The Hill That Was Tara that success is but the courage to dare. His life illustrates the truth of this a hundredfold, as he not only had the courage to dare, but because of this courage, also lived what anyone would call a very successful life. The source of this success … Read More

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Who Dreamed of the Tragedy…

by Darshan Lotichius

Who dreamed of the tragedy soon to befall? Who dreamed that the Savior would perish through hate? Palm Sunday—the multitude gathered in joy, Strewing palm fronds before Him at Jerusalem’s gate. How few in that music could detect the sad note Of approaching disaster that human destiny wrote. – Swami Kriyananda, Oratorio Jerusalem is a problematic city in the mental … Read More

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Meeting Swami Kriyananda, the Advanced Yogi

by Tyagi Jayadev

Meeting Swami Kriyananda, the Advanced Yogi If I look at my life with detachment, as if it were a large tapestry, I can see certain parts of it especially luminous, as though a light were shining on specific areas. That light is where Swami Kriyananda appeared. Life was bright in those portions of my life: the usual became unusual, in … Read More