About Dakshineswar Ashram
In 1917, Sri Sri Paramahansa Yogananda founded Yogoda Satsanga Society of India (YSS). Yogoda Satsanga Math at Dakshineswar serves as the registered headquarters of YSS. The history of the YSS ashram at Dakshineswar dates back to 1939, when the Math was established. The property at Dakshineswar with its stately building and serene surroundings was greatly cherished by Paramahansaji. In 1951, while addressing a large audience during the Self-Realization Fellowship Convocation in America, he envisioned that Dakshineswar ashram will be visited by devotees from different parts of India and all ...
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Be Thou a Yogi! – Talk in Hindi by Swami Chaitanyananda Giri
In this spiritual discourse entitled “Be Thou a Yogi!” YSS sannyasi Swami Chaitanyananda Giri offers insights into Sri Krishna’s counsel as expounded by Paramahansa Yogananda, where the Lord...
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Effort Is Progress — by Swami Suddhananda Giri
In this talk, YSS sannyasi Swami Suddhananda Giri shares profound insights on how our sincere efforts, no matter the immediate outcome, are the true markers of progress in our spiritual journey....
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Paramahansa Yogananda on Bhagavan Krishna and the Golden Middle Path of Yoga
In his Autobiography of a Yogi, Paramahansa Yogananda shared, “The wisdom garnered by India, the eldest brother among the nations, is a heritage of all mankind.”
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YSS/SRF President's India Tour — 2025
Registration for various special events that will be organized during YSS/SRF President and Spiritual Head, Sri Sri Swami Chidananda Giri’s India Tour is now open!...
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Sadhana Sangams 2025
The registration process for YSS and SRF devotees for the Sangams from March till July 2025 is now open. However, for Sangams from October-December 2025, registration will open in late June....
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January 2025: Janmotsav at Dakshineswar Ashram
Janmotsav or the Avirbhav Divas of Gurudeva Sri Sri Paramahansa Yogananda would be celebrated with several meditation programmes scheduled at various places in and around Kolkata (West Bengal) during...
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