Oh God Beautiful!!
The great Indian Saint Paramhansa Yogananda (Author of Autobiography of a Yogi) chanted ‘Oh God Beautiful’ at Carnegie Hall in April of 1926. Warned before he went onstage that the American’s would not appreciate very much of this Indian Kirtan, the audience was enraptured for over two hours! The words of the chant reveal that the Divine presence is indeed found in all things beautiful.
In this unique course you’ll learn about the importance of beauty on the spiritual path and how beauty itself is a means of awakening. You’ll learn how to bring beauty into everyday life including the devotional practice of making beautiful altars. As we dive into the chant ‘Oh God Beautiful’ you will feel the transporting power of beauty as a quality of the Divine.
O God Beautiful
O God Beautiful; O God Beautiful; At Thy feet, oh, I do bow.
In the forest Thou art green;
In the mountain Thou art high;
In the river Thou art restless;
In the ocean Thou art grave.
O God Beautiful; O God Beautiful! At Thy feet, oh, I do bow!
To the serviceful Thou art service;
To the lover Thou art love;
To the sorrowful Thou art sympathy;
To the yogi Thou art bliss.
~ The original chant was written by the 15th century Sikh Guru Nanak. The melody and english translation are from Yogananda.
From Ananda’s site: https://www.ananda.org/free-inspiration/books/whispers-from-eternity/o-god-beautiful/
Where: Arte Spirito: The Academy of Art, Creativity, and Consciousness near Assisi, Italy
Cost: € 108 includes all materials
Contact: Dana Andersen, dana@awakeningarts.com
If you are interested in lodging nearby there are two options within walking distance.
Ananda Yoga & Meditation Retreat
Arcobaleno Agriturismo (Bed & Breakfast)