Swamiji: embodiment of pure joy

Ananda Palo Alto

In twenty-odd years I haven’t had to sit out very many Swamiji’s Birthday celebrations, but that’s what happened today.

It’s not just that my voice would not have been ready to sing yet, it’s that this morning I finally tested positive for COVID. Sigh.

Ramesha tested negative and has not had any symptoms at all, which we’re hoping stays that way.

So, I’ve been at home, thinking about Swamiji and how to better serve the area of his work that is ours to do — the music.

I’ve also been enjoying reading the many beautiful tributes to Swamiji on social media. My favorite is a series of video clips of him laughing — he had such a wonderful laugh! Unfortunately, it’s a Facebook video, so I can’t share it here on my blog.

But here are some photos of Swami laughing to help you feel his joy.

Crystal Hermitage at Ananda Village
Ananda Assisi