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Sri Yukteswar

श्री युक्तेश्वर
Also known as: Śrī Yukteśvara, Yukteswar Giri, Yogananda's Guru

About

A renowned yogi, disciple of Lahiri Mahasaya, and guru of Paramahansa Yogananda. Author of 'The Holy Science.' Deified by his devotees as a realized master. Represents the harmony between Eastern spirituality and Western science.

Attributes

Kriya YogaRealized masterSpiritual teacherHoly Science

Symbols

LotusMeditation postureHoly Science

Associated Mantras

Om Śrī Yukteśvara Namaḥ
Kriya Yoga techniques

Scriptures

Autobiography of a YogiThe Holy Science

Regions Worshipped

Pan-IndiaWorldwide (Kriya Yoga tradition)

Iconography

Depicted as a yogi with serene expression. Often shown in meditation. Wise, compassionate expression.