Daya Mata
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Daya Mata, born Rachel Faye Wright (January 31, 1914 ā November 30, 2010), was the third president and religious leader of Self-Realization Fellowship/Yogoda Satsanga Society of India (SRF/YSS).[1][2] SRF/YSS is the only spiritual organization founded by her guru, Paramahansa Yogananda, to disseminate his teachings.[3][4][5] She was president of SRF/YSS for over 55 years until her death in 2010.[1][2]
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Daya Mata | |
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![]() Daya Mata (Rachel Faye Wright) | |
President of Self-Realization Fellowship and Yogoda Satsanga Society of India | |
In office 1955ā2010 | |
Preceded by | Rajarsi Janakananda |
Succeeded by | Mrinalini Mata |
Personal | |
Born | Rachel Faye Wright (1914-01-31)January 31, 1914 |
Died | November 30, 2010(2010-11-30) (aged 96) |
Religion | Hinduism |
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Organization | |
Order | Self-Realization Fellowship |
Philosophy | Kriya Yoga |
Religious career | |
Guru | Paramahansa Yogananda |
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