In Paramahansa Yogananda’s own words: “His every utterance was chiseled by wisdom. The essence of truth, all-pervasive with even a physiological aspect, came from him like a fragrant exudation of the soul. His feet were firm on the earth, his head in the haven of heaven."
"Sri Yukteswar fitted the Vedic definition of a man of God: 'Softer than the flower, where kindness is concerned; stronger than thunder, where principles are at stake.’"
Swami Sri Yukteswar Giri was an Indian monk and yogi, and the guru of Paramahansa Yogananda and Satyananda Giri. Back in 1884, Sri Yukteswar became a disciple of Yogiraj Shyamacharan Lahiri Mahasaya, reaching the spiritual stature of a Jnanavatar, or wisdom incarnation. He became an expert in Kriya yoga and a knowledgeable student of the Upanishads and the Bhagavad Gita.
As a guru, he established his presence in two ashrams – one in Serampore and another in Puri, Odisha. he lived alternately throughout the year in two ashram and dedicated himself to instructing his pupils.
Beyond his role as a guru, Sri Yukteswar was also an author, penning "The Holy Science" as per Mahavatar Babaji's desire. Babaji envisioned a book that highlighted the fundamental harmony and unity between Hindu and Christian scriptures, Sri Yukteswar willingly took on the task.
As his journey neared its end, Sri Yukteswar chose Paramhansa Yogananda as his sole successor for all his ashram holdings. It was a passing of the torch, marking the continuity of spiritual wisdom from one great soul to another.
Journey from Priya Nath to Sri Yukteswar
On May 10, 1855, Sri Yukteswar was born Priya Nath Karar in Serampore, India, to a wealthy trader Kshetranath and Kadambini Kara. From an early age, he took care of his farm holdings following the premature death of his father. Despite being a gifted student, he felt that his formal education was superficial and sluggish. While he was a student at Srirampur Christian Missionary College, he became interested in the Bible.
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Script: Geetanjali Joshi
Edit: Harsh
Voiceover: Abhinav Banerjee
Score: Original & Epidemic Music
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