God of Beauty is a simple chant with a moderate, relaxed rhythmic flow and a lullaby-like quality. Its repetition allows the gentle rhythm, sweet melody, and devotional character to unfold. It is especially conducive to chanting toward the end of a meditation, when devotees are more interiorized and centered in the heart.

Composed by Paramahansa Yogananda and often played by him, this chant is not currently included in Cosmic Chants, but may be included in a future edition.

Song Form

A God of beauty is now reigning in the temple of my heart, of my heart, of my heart.

The form is 6 bars in 4/4.

Alternative Song Form

A God of beauty is now reigning in the temple of my heart, of my heart, of my heart, in the temple of my heart.

The alternative form is 8 bars in 4/4.

Notes

• On additional repeats, “beauty” can be replaced with “love,” “peace,” “joy,” or “bliss.”

• Ideally, repeat the form two or four times with each lyric before changing to the next, keeping it symmetrical and easy to follow.

• “God of beauty” can also be replaced with “Divine Mother” or the name of one of the Gurus.

Listen to SRF Recordings

Videos on YouTube

• 2024 Convocation Nuns' Kirtan (Sr. Premamayee)

• 2023 Convocation Nuns' Kirtan (3-hour)

Audio Recordings

• God of Beauty, from the album In the Temple of My Heart
  Spotify · Apple Music · Tidal