Paramahansa Yogananda

Paramahansa Yogananda was an Indian monk, yogi, and guru who introduced millions to the teachings of meditation and Kriya Yoga through his organization Self-Realization Fellowship (SRF).

Born in Gorakhpur, India, in 1893, Yogananda was a chief disciple of the yoga guru Swami Sri Yukteswar Giri. He immigrated to America at the age of 27 to prove the unity between Eastern and Western religions and to preach a balance between Western material growth and Indian spirituality.

Yogananda's best-selling book, Autobiography of a Yogi, has been translated into over 50 languages and has sold over 4 million copies worldwide. He died in 1952 at the age of 59.

Here are some of his most notable accomplishments:

* Founded the Self-Realization Fellowship (SRF) in 1920
* Wrote the best-selling book Autobiography of a Yogi
* Gave lectures and taught Kriya Yoga all over the world
* Inspired millions of people to explore their spiritual potential

Paramahansa Yogananda is considered one of the most influential spiritual teachers of the 20th century. His teachings continue to inspire and uplift people all over the world.