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Yogoda Satsanga Society of India (YSS) is a non-profit religious organisation founded by Paramahansa Yogananda in 1917. Its headquarters, Yogoda Satsanga Math, is situated on the banks of the Ganges at Dakshineswar, near Kolkata, with a branch math at Ranchi, Jharkhand and many branch centres. In addition to meditation centres throughout India, there are twenty-three educational institutions, from primary through college level. "Yogoda," a word coined by Paramahansa Yogananda, is derived from Yoga, union, harmony, equilibrium; and da, "that which imparts". "Satsanga" is composed of Sat, truth and Sanga, fellowship. For the west, Paramahansaji translated the Indian name as Self-Realization Fellowship (SRF). Paramahansa Yogananda (Bengali: পরমহংস যোগানন্দ Pôromôhongsho Joganondo, Hindi: परमहंस योगानन्‍द; January 5, 1893–March 7, 1952), was an Indian yogi and guru. ... 1917 (MCMXVII) was a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar (see link for calendar) or a common year starting on Tuesday of the 13-day slower Julian calendar (see: 1917 Julian calendar). ... “Ganga” redirects here. ... Dakshineswar, a small place situated alongside the Vivekananda Setu, in the Hoogly district, north of Calcutta, on the East bank of Hoogli River, is famous for its temples. ... , “Calcutta” redirects here. ... , For the ship, see SS Ranchi. ... , Jharkhand   (Hindi: झारखंड, Bengali: ঝাড়খণ্ড,IPA: ) is a state in eastern India. ... For other uses, see Yoga (disambiguation). ... Gateway to the Self-Realization Fellowship Temple in Hollywood (Los Angeles, California) The Self-Realization Fellowship is a religious organization founded by Paramahansa Yogananda in 1920 and based in Los Angeles, California. ...


In 1920, he carried India’s sacred soul liberating science of Kriya Yoga to the West where, in Los Angeles, California, U.S.A., he established the international headquarters of Self-Realization Fellowship (SRF). YSS/SRF is devoted to the spiritual upliftment of mankind. Paramahansa Yogananda dedicated his life to awakening in the hearts of all a deep love for God. He opened the door of his teachings to all persons regardless of race, caste, or religion, and showed them the way, through scientific Kriya Yoga techniques of meditation, to realise the Divine and live an ideal balanced life. Flag Seal Nickname: City of Angels Location Location within Los Angeles County in the state of California Coordinates , Government State County California Los Angeles County Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa (D) Geographical characteristics Area     City 1,290. ... Official language(s) English Capital Sacramento Largest city Los Angeles Largest metro area Greater Los Angeles Area  Ranked 3rd  - Total 158,302 sq mi (410,000 km²)  - Width 250 miles (400 km)  - Length 770 miles (1,240 km)  - % water 4. ... For other uses, see United States (disambiguation) and US (disambiguation). ... Gateway to the Self-Realization Fellowship Temple in Hollywood (Los Angeles, California) The Self-Realization Fellowship is a religious organization founded by Paramahansa Yogananda in 1920 and based in Los Angeles, California. ...


Paramahansa Yoganandaji has blessed his devotees in India with three beautiful ashrams – in Ranchi, Kolkata, and Dwarahat. An Ashram (Pronounced aashram) in ancient India was a Hindu hermitage where sages (See Rishi) lived in peace and tranquility amidst nature. ... Dwarahat is a town and a nagar panchayat in Almora district in the state of Uttarakhand, India. ...


In addition to undertaking the spiritual training of the Yogoda Satsanga sannyasis, these ashrams are also open to Yogoda devotees desirous of spending a few days in spiritual solitude to deepen their sadhana and recharge themselves with the bliss of God-communion.


YSS today disseminates the Kriya Yoga teachings of Yoganandaji from its headquarters at Dakshineswar and Sakha Math in Ranchi to spiritual seekers residing in the Indian subcontinent. It also administers over 100 centres and meditation groups in India’s principal cities as well as in some rural areas.

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Founder

Paramahamsa Yogananda is the founder of Yogoda Satsanga Society. Abroad, it is known as Self Realisation Fellowship. Paramhansa Yogananda Paramahansa Yogananda परमहंस योगानन्‍द (January 5, 1893 – March 7, 1952), was an Indian yogi and guru. ...


Year & place of founding

1917, Dakshineshwar, near Kolkata, India Dakshineswar, a small place situated alongside the Vivekananda Setu, in the Hooghly district, north of Calcutta, on the East bank of Hoogli River, is famous for its temples. ... , “Calcutta” redirects here. ...


Aims & ideals

  • To disseminate among the nations a knowledge of definite scientific techniques for attaining direct personal experience of God.
  • To teach that the purpose of life is the evolution, through self-effort of man's limited mortal consciousness into God Consciousness; and to this end to establish Self-Realization Fellowship temples for God-communion throughout the world, and to encourage the establishment of individual temples of God in the homes and in the hearts of men.
  • To reveal the complete harmony and basic oneness of original Christianity as taught by Jesus Christ and original Yoga as taught by Bhagavan Krishna; and to show that these principles of truth are the common scientific foundation of all true religions.
  • To point out the one divine highway to which all paths of true religious beliefs eventually lead: the highway of daily, scientific, devotional meditation on God.
  • To liberate man from his threefold suffering: physical disease, mental inharmonies, and spiritual ignorance.
  • To encourage "plain living and high thinking"; and to spread a spirit of brotherhood among all peoples by teaching the eternal basis of their unity: kinship with God.
  • To demonstrate the superiority of mind over body, of soul over mind.
  • To overcome evil by good, sorrow by joy, cruelty by kindness, ignorance by wisdom.
  • To unite science and religion through realization of the unity of their underlying principles.
  • To advocate cultural and spiritual understanding between East and West, and the exchange of their finest distinctive features.
  • To serve mankind as one's larger Self.

Monastic / Non-monastic

Monastic(includes Monks and Nuns) and house-holders


General philosophical outlook

Spiritual disciplines generally advocated

Kriya Yoga : a from of pranayama breathing and meditation technique Kriya Yoga is a very specific system of Yoga that was revived in modern times by Lahiri Mahasaya, c 1861. ... Pranayama (Sanskrit: ) is a Sanskrit word often translated as control of the life force (prana). ... For other senses of this word, see Meditation (disambiguation). ...


Administrative set-up

  • Indian headquarters at Dakshnieshwar
  • International headquarters is in Los Angeles, USA

Provision for joining

House-holder followers who practice Kriya Yoga. For becoming monastic member one should be single, in sound physical and mental health, free of family and other obligations, have studied the Self-Realization Fellowship Lessons for at least one year, and between the ages of 18 and 35.


Present chief of the movement

Sri Daya Mata Sri Daya Mata is the current president and sanghamata (Mother of the Society) of Self-Realization Fellowship (SRF Headquarters in Los Angeles, CA) and the YSS (Yogoda Satsanga Society in India). ...


Activities

Religion & spirituality

Society has around 500 meditation centres in 54 countries


Social field

  • 21 educational institutions in India

Cultural field

Relief activities

Province of its influence

India and abroad


Major publications

  • Autobiography of a Yogi : Paramahamsa Yogananda
  • God Talks With Arjuna: The Bhagavad Gita - A New Translation and Commentary - Parmahamsa Yogananda
  • Man’s Eternal Quest - Paramahamsa Yogananda
  • The Divine Romance - Paramahamsa Yogananda
  • Journey to Self-realization - Paramahamsa Yogananda
  • Whispers from Eternity - Paramahamsa Yogananda
  • Only Love - Sri Sri Daya Mata
  • Finding the Joy Within You - Sri Sri Daya Mata

.......


See also

Most Hindu philosophies believe that there exist several paths to attain God, and one can choose any path depending on his/her individual nature. ...

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