Yogananda India Pilgrimage #1
A fiery floating lantern and popping fireworks adorn the cacophonous festival of thousands worshipping the goddess Ganga nearby. Smoky skies preside over the placid gray Ganges River this evening atop the River Rhythm Hotel—only footsteps from a stretch of holy-beyond-holy land. Few places on earth carry a spiritual power so ancient and immense. Rewind five days: the bulk of our … Read More
The War in Portland
Our humble and beautiful city of Portland, Oregon, is once again making national news with politics and controversy in the headlines. The state military has been federalized, and protestors are taking to the streets—yes, in chicken costumes, clown makeup, and more (after all, it is Portland)—to exercise their rights. This is not to make light of current events, the horrors … Read More
Life Is a Stream Dream
One of the oldest pieces of American music, which is still sung today, is a simple littleditty that every American child learns. It is actually a nursery rhyme that was written inthe 1850s and was later put to music. If you grew up in the USA, it is one of those songsyou never forget, even if not having sung it … Read More
Eyes on the Prize
The Power of Aum
Aum Christ, Amen; Aum Christ Aum. Aum Christ, Amen, Aum Christ Aum. —Festival of Light blessing song by Swami Kriyananda It was 2004 and my life was busy and full. I had a great job as a Tech Support manager, I sang in the choir, practiced Aikido 5-6 days a week and enjoyed all the Ananda events. Life was good … Read More
Who Knows?
“Knowledge is power,” said Napoleon. Was he right? Well, that depends on what you know, as opposed to what you think you know, and whether you use it wisely. Worldly power is acquired mainly of influential position and forceful personality. There is no guarantee, however, that a person of power has the will or capacity to see things correctly or … Read More
