Yogoda Satsanga Society of India
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Yogoda Satsanga Society of India (YSS) is a non-profit, nonsectarian[6] spiritual organization founded by Paramahansa Yogananda in 1917 and is a part of the Self-Realization Fellowship which was founded in 1920 to care for and disseminate his teachings.[7][8] The current president of the SRF/YSS is Brother Chidananda.[5] Paramahansa Yogananda is most noted for his 1946 book Autobiography of a Yogi which became an international bestseller and featured in the 100 Most Important Spiritual Books of the 20th Century by HarperCollins.[9]
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Formation | March 22, 1917; 107 years ago (1917-03-22)[1][2][3] |
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Type | Spiritual organization |
Legal status | Foundation |
Purpose | Educational, Philanthropic, Religious studies, Spirituality |
Headquarters | Dakshineswar, Kolkata, West Bengal, India |
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Region served | Worldwide |
President | Brother Chidananda[5] |
Affiliations | Self-Realization Fellowship |
Website | www |
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