Panduranga is a Hindu God considered a manifestation of Vishnu or of his avatara Krishna. In this kirtan, which demonstrates the very highest bhakti, Swami Sivananda sings to Panduranga asking him for various virtues, to reveal his true form, and to prote

Swami Sivananda gives many books to children, reading their titles. He recommends divine life for children and knowing thyself in order to be free. Historical recording of Swami Sivananda, 1887-1963, one of the greatest yoga masters of modern India. To f

Through kirtan Swami Sivananda instructs us that we should use a personal mantra, do japa, repeat soham, get over body consciousness, and more.       Historical recording of Swami Sivananda, 1887-1963, one of the greatest yoga masters of modern Ind

A mother comes to the ashram with her children and Swami Sivananda greets them by telling them, "Stay as long as you like, this is your home." He gives them chocolate, and one of the children reads a poem to Swami Sivananda. Historical recording of Swami

In this charming and uplifting kirtan, Swami Sivananda will make you smile. The melody sticks in your head and you want to keep singing. He tells us we must also have a pure mind and practice sadhana.         Historical recording of Swami Sivanan

A mother and her child have a beautiful discussion about going to Rishikesh to see Swami Sivananda and sing in his ashram. The recording is a biography of Swami Sivananda's life, telling in detail how he is the greatest saint alive, where he was born, abo

Swami Sivananda chants Sunaja to the tune of Jaya Ganesha. He says Come to Rishikesh, practice yoga, and more.                               Historical recording of Swami Sivananda, 1887-1963, one of the greatest yoga mast

Swami Sivananda instructs children to get up early, do kirtan, and pray. Together they chant the Maha Mantra - Hare Rama Hare Rama Rama Rama Hare Hare, Hare Krishna Hare Krishna Krishna Krishna Hare Hare. Historical recording of Swami Sivananda, 1887-196

At the end of every satsang in the Sivananda tradition we sing the arati, a devotional song where we wave the light or lamp before the murtis. Listen to Swami Sivananda singing the arati in this audio file.     Historical recording of Swami Sivananda

Hari Om... Bhakti and devotion are the basis of religious life. Here Swami Sivananda explains how bhakti elevates the mind, and how it culminates in jnana yoga - what begins with two ends with one. Hear more inspiring words by listening to this audio file