The legacy of Yogoda Satsanga Society of India (YSS) and Self-Realization Fellowship (SRF) is the global spiritual framework founded by Paramahansa Yogananda to disseminate Kriya Yoga and the universal science of Self-Realization. Widely recognized as the “Father of Yoga in the West,” Yogananda introduced millions to ancient Indian philosophy, providing a practical methodology to experience the soul’s union with Spirit. 🗺️ The Foundation of the Legacy
Paramahansa Yogananda established two sister organizations to act as the institutional vehicles for his teachings:
Yogoda Satsanga Society of India (YSS): Founded in 1917 with its headquarters in Dakshineswar, India. It spans over 200 centers, retreats, ashrams, and educational facilities.
Self-Realization Fellowship (SRF): Founded in 1920 in Boston, Massachusetts, to spread his message globally. Its international headquarters is located in Los Angeles, California. Today, it encompasses over 600 temples and centers across 175 countries.
Monastic Order: Guided by a monastic order of monks and nuns who take formal vows of renunciation, ensuring the spiritual work remains uncompromised. 🧘 What is the Path to Self-Realization?
Yogananda defined Self-Realization not as an intellectual theory, but as a practical, lived experience:
“Self-realization is the knowing — in body, mind, and soul — that we are one with the omnipresence of God; that we do not have to pray that it comes to us… but that God’s omnipresence is our omnipresence.” The path relies on several core components: Advancing Paramahansa Yogananda’s Vision
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