I love the picture on the cover of "Cosmic Chants", of Paramhansaji playing the esraj- he looks so joyful, and I am curious as to whether there are more pictures of Him playing musical instruments?
Any help in this department, or in finding pictures of Him in this way would be much appreciated.
Live_To_Learn
Funny you should come around when i was thinking of you this morning. Yes he does look happy and i had not really thought about how joyful till you mentioned it.
By the way Brother Achilananda gave a talk this morning. He mentioned that he had not seen his family in 6 years after he became a monk. He than went and visited them. His sister was graduating from college and they were playing a part of the Nutcracker Suite at the ceremony. Brother said that lyrics came to you immediately and our conversation about the Battle Hym of the Republic. i honestly believe he told that story so God could reveal something to me: Creativity can come thru in all kinds of wonderful ways. Just about the time you start thinking you know something you find out you still have lots to learn. 
It helps keep you humble to have that awareness. 
It seems there is no end to this expansion in every area of life. i stand corrected dear one....
JitendraHello, all.
I have recently discovered Paramhansaji's version of the "Battle Hymn of the Republic", which stirs my soul deeply. However, I sincerely want to know whether there are other verses, as well as:
"In the beauty of the lilies, Christ was born across the sea,
With a glory in his bosom that transfigures you and me
As He died to make men holy, let us live to make men free
His love is marching on
Glory, glory, hallelujah
Glory, glory, hallelujah
Glory, glory, hallelujah
His love is marching on."
In my prior experience of His version, there is only this one verse, thus I wonder whether it is possible to spiritualise the other verses of the song..maybe somebody who knows it better than I do will be able to help?
