Paramahansa Yogananda

Paramahansa Yogananda (1893-1952) was a seminal figure in bringing the ancient science of yoga and meditation to the West. Born in India, he became a disciple of Swami Sri Yukteswar and was ordained in the monastic Swami order. Yogananda founded the Self-Realization Fellowship and authored the spiritual classic "Autobiography of a Yogi," which has inspired millions worldwide. His teachings emphasize the unity of all religions, the importance of personal experience in spiritual growth, and the profound potential of meditation. Yogananda's legacy endures through his writings, teachings, and the global communities devoted to his vision of spiritual enlightenment.