Paramahansa Yogananda
1893–1952 (age 59)
Spiritual Teacher
Biography
Paramahansa Yogananda journeyed from India to the United States to share the principles of self-realization and spiritual unity, founding the Self-Realization Fellowship in 1920. His teachings, deeply rooted in both Eastern wisdom and Western practicality, inspired countless seekers to explore meditation and inner peace.
Through his bestselling book Autobiography of a Yogi and lifelong work, he conveyed a message of love, harmony, and the divine potential in every heart, establishing a spiritual legacy that continues to guide people around the world.