Born in Croatia, educated in art and music. Never felt in tune with the country, culture, or world around him, started seeking truth in early teens. Just before entering music conservatory drawn to Master’s picture on Autobiography of a Yogi. I

I Am a Truthseeker | With Mahiya Mathews

Jul 28th, 2020 30m 54s

Raised in England by a devout Christian mother and a determined atheist father. Went to church, not for Christ, but for social life and fun. Search for truth led to atheism. Then found yoga, which eventually led to re-thinking her whole view of

Joy, Simplicity, Freedom | With Baraquiel Castelli

Jul 28th, 2020 32m

Born in Uruguay, where, except for soccer, never felt in tune with the culture. Father was a Kriyaban, and supported his thinking “outside the conventional box.” Followed his older brother Hezequiel to Ananda India where he found his home.

My True Home | With Ruby stoppe

Jul 28th, 2020 33m 2s

From the age of seven, every summer came with mother and siblings for holidays at Ananda Assisi. Lived in Germany, but Ananda was home. During university, every holiday was with Ananda — retreats, karma yoga, pilgrimage — until she came to live

God Is My Security | With Mukti Bozanin

Jul 28th, 2020 31m 41s

Serbian father and Scottish mother. Bilingual, raised in Serbia, holidays in Scotland, where her missionary grandparents took her to church. Outwardly, very shy, but inner relationship with God was her security. Introduced by her fiancee to Mas

Learning How to Love | With Benedetta Mico

Jul 28th, 2020 32m 48s

Raised in a very Catholic household in a small village in northern Italy. One aunt, though, left the family to move into the Ananda Assisi community. So from the age of 4, yoga and Master were also there. At 15, went on a 10-year saga to rebell

God is My Home Country | With Hezequiel Castelli

Jul 28th, 2020 35m 36s

In early teens, dismayed by the increasing worldliness of his friends, felt disillusioned and alone. Father was a Kriyaban, gave him Autobiography of a Yogi. Shifted from native Uruguay to Canada, then to USA to meet Swamiji. Joined community i

God Was Always There | With Ishani Ebgi

Jul 28th, 2020 29m 46s

Raised in Miami, Florida, as an Israeli Jew. Hebrew came first, English was second. The presence of God was the given. What to do about it was the question? When working as a make-up artist in New York City, discovered yoga. See Ishani and Arya

Finding My Place | With Pritha Ricoy

Jul 28th, 2020 28m 33s

Raised by a devout Catholic grandmother. Deeply impressed by her compassion and unshakeable faith. Less impressed by the priest who trained her for Confirmation. Searched for community and connection through yoga and natural healing. Led her to

Conclusion and Reflections on Millennials Series

Jul 28th, 2020 33m 2s

Asha concludes the series of Conversations with Millennials with this video, reflecting on the essential and uplifting qualities of of the whole experience, and encouraging everyone of the "next generation" of this work to carry on with deeper.

One Priority | With Shurjo Jha

Jul 28th, 2020 34m

Growing up, on the outside, everything looked fine, but inside was always unhappy. Mid-teens began serious search for meaning, found Autobiography of a Yogi. Graduated from college and on that day, left everything to join Ananda community in Pu

Swamiji is Here | Narayani Anaya

Jul 28th, 2020 30m 38s

Author of My Heart Remembers Swami Kriyananda, Narayani was Swamiji’s personal assistant for the last years of his life, always by his side. Since his passing, he is even more with her, guiding her, and her husband Shurjo as they build Ananda’s

A Very Happy Life | With Shamini Naidu

Jul 28th, 2020 31m 41s

Grew up in India, Malaysia, Dubai, daughter of educators. Everything came easily, life was happy. Sudden awakening to the superficial nature of life itself. Drawn by the authenticity and joy of Ananda people found her path.

From Happiness to Bliss | With Narayan Bozanin

Jul 28th, 2020 28m 11s

Grew up in Serbia, father was a committed communist. No spiritual training as child, but raised with principles of integrity, honesty, fairness. Inwardly always felt happy, regardless of circumstances. Became devoted to martial arts. Studied As

Help from the Other Side | With Jivanta Berti

Jul 28th, 2020 34m 14s

Growing up Italy, Catholicism was the given, but it didn’t hold her heart. Living from the outside, life became serious with the sudden death of a beloved cousin. Inner angel presence of her cousin guided her to Autobiography of a Yogi.

My Heart Remembers | With Narayani Anaya

Jul 28th, 2020 31m 39s

In her second interview, Narayani talks more about her time and experiences with Swami Kriyananda and how that shaped and defined her spiritual life.

Living for God Alone | With Vineet

Jul 28th, 2020 30m 16s

Grew up in a Jain family in Southern India, but formal religion meant nothing to him. Constantly searching for the meaning of life. Wrote journals full of questions addressed to God. Heading for a bright career as a chartered accountant, but tu

Meeting Swamiji in India | With Aryavan McSweeney

Jul 28th, 2020 36m 1s

Born to yogi parents, grew up in the Ananda community of Palo Alto. Was a “founding child” for the Education for Life School there. Studied filmmaking which led to being Swamiji’s videographer, following him around the world for the last years

From Skepticism to Devotion | With Vasudha Bajoria

Jul 28th, 2020 29m 20s

A self-declared skeptic, traditional Hindu worship held no appeal. Followed the expected path to marriage and family. Lived with undercurrent of melancholy, never fully faced. Followed friends into a of study of past lives, Reiki, meditation. S

The Mystery of Death | With Aditya Gait

Jul 28th, 2020 31m 33s

Son of an army doctor, followed his father, became a rural surgeon, till the inevitability of death caused him to question everything. Autobiography of a Yogi spoke to his soul. Met Swamiji and felt “This man knows what I want to learn.”

There Must be Something More | With Amit Purohit

Jul 28th, 2020 31m 4s

Like many other young Indian men, went into computer science, following a career that led to Silicon Valley and a company just a couple of miles from the Ananda Temple. He came for worldly success, but God had another job in mind for him.

Rainbow Lights | With Rose Atwell

Jul 28th, 2020 28m 34s

Born into these teachings, can’t remember a time when she didn’t know Master. Became a disciple at 13. Traveled with Ananda choir in Italy. Majored in theater in college. Blessed and guided by Swamiji.

Doctor and Disciple | With Dr. Michelle Dossett

Jul 28th, 2020 28m 25s

A Ph.D. and an M.D. does research and clinical work at U.C. Davis, specialising in the effect of medication on health and well-being, the power of compassion in the doctor patient relationship. Feels Master got her through medical school, train

The Householder Path | With Sharmila Atwell

Jul 28th, 2020 31m 41s

Father’s profession took the family to Saudi Arabia, then France. Came to USA in high school. Never felt in tune with peers, dropped out at 17. Brother gave her Autobiography of a Yogi. At 19 moved to Ananda Village.

Song of the Soul | With Aaron Atwell

Jul 28th, 2020 29m 44s

Parents were disciples, earliest memory of Ananda was the music touching his heart. Fell into teenage lethargy and bad habits, rescued by Autobiography of a Yogi. At 17 moved to Ananda Village; now lives in Ananda Sacramento with wife and 3 chi