The Spirit Behind All Creation
Paramhansa Yogananda defined meditation as “Deep concentration on God or one of his aspects.” The cosmic sound of AUM, referred to as Amen by Jews and Christians and Amin by Muslims, is the sound of God’s consciousness in vibratory creation. This holy, spiritually uplifting sound is always speaking to us in deep, inner stillness. Nayaswami Bharat brilliantly weaves ancient mysticism with modern practicality, revealing an easy to follow pathway to greater joy and harmony with life. AUM is an especially powerful tool for liberation and healing. It will inspire and enliven your meditation practices and help awaken the pure devotion that draws the Divine Presence into our life.
What You’ll Receive:
- Textbook (pdf format).
- Guided meditation and journal exercises.
- Personal support (via email or telephone).
- Certificate of Completion.
More About Course

Remember always Yogananda’s promise: ‘When you are in the consciousness of AUM, nothing can touch you.”—Swami Kriyananda
You will receive an email reminder seven days before your enrollment period expires. We offer enrollment extensions freely, so if you find you need more time to complete the course, you can let us know at admin@onlinewithananda.org.
Course Outline
Assignment:
- Reading Assignment — Part 1
Assignment:
- Reading Assignment — Part 2
Activities:
- Visualization — Garden of Bliss
- Lesson 2 Quiz
Assignment:
- Reading Assignment — Part 3
Activities:
- Visualization — Listening to Love
- Essay Question
- Lesson 3 Quiz
Assignment:
- Reading Assignment — Part 4
Activities:
- Meditation and Exercise — The Sky and Earth
- Essay Question
- Lesson 4 Quiz
Assignment:
- Reading Assignment — Part 5
Activity:
- Lesson 5 Quiz
Assignment:
- Reading Assignment — Part 6
Activities:
- Meditation — All Spreading AUM
- Lesson 6 Quiz
Assignment:
- Reading Assignment — Part 7
Activity:
- Lesson 7 Quiz
Assignment:
- Reading Assignment — Part 8
Activities:
- Exercise — Follow the Trail of AUM
- Lesson 8 Quiz
Assignment:
- Reading Assignment — Part 9
Activities:
- Essay Question
- Lesson 9 Quiz
Assignment:
- Reading Assignment — Part 10
Activities:
- Exercise — Seeing AUM in Nature
- Lesson 10 Quiz
Assignment:
- Reading Assignment — Part 11
Activities:
- Meditation — The Tunnel of Light
- Lesson 11 Quiz
Resources:
- Digital Video — The Gift of Inner Peace
- Resource — Gift of Inner Peace
Assignment:
- Reading Assignment — Part 12
Activities:
- Essay Question
- Lesson 12 Quiz
Assignment:
- Reading Assignment — Part 13
Activities:
- Exercise — Keeping the Company of AUM
- Lesson 13 Quiz
Assignment:
- Reading Assignment — Part 14
Activities:
- Essay Question
- Lesson 14 Quiz
- Inspiration for Meditators
Course Author

Nayaswami Bharat, Course Author for “Going Deeper in Aum”
Nayaswami Bharat is the director of Ananda’s Meditation Support site. He has taught and practiced meditation for over 40 years. Bharat is authorized by Swami Kriyananda to give Kriya Yoga initiation, the most advanced meditation technique brought to the West by Paramhansa Yogananda. He has lectured internationally for many years, and is the author of the highly acclaimed Sharing Nature Books, which have been published in 20 languages.