With immense joy and gratitude, we reflect on the cherished moments of spiritual fellowship we have shared over the past year. Your participation in various spiritual programmes, heartfelt messages, seva, and financial support fills our hearts with gratitude to our beloved Gurudeva, Sri Sri Paramahansa Yogananda, who has held us together in his divine embrace.
We extend our deepest thanks for your continued generosity and encouragement throughout the year, which has helped us advance the sacred mission of our Gurudeva in the following areas:
Expanding the Reach of Gurudeva’s Teachings
The new edition of the Yogoda Satsanga Lessons is now available in Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu, with translations in Bengali and Kannada underway.
The Autobiography of a Yogi audiobook is now available in Gujarati and Malayalam, and its ebook is released in Bengali, Odia, and Nepali. Several YSS books were published in various Indian languages, helping truth-seekers to access Gurudeva’s teachings in their own mother-tongue.
Swami Chidanandaji releases new YSS publications during his recent visit to India
More Spiritual Support to Devotees
This past year, YSS embarked on several special programmes that provided much needed support to YSS devotees in their sadhana, while also introducing Gurudeva’s message to thousands of new seekers.
Special Events:
The visit of our revered president and spiritual head, Sri Sri Swami Chidananda Giri, to Bengaluru, Chennai, Ahmedabad, Noida, and Kathmandu inspired and uplifted thousands of devotees.
One devotee wrote: “Being in Swami Chidanandaji’s presence felt like standing in the warmth of the sun—comforting, uplifting, and deeply transformative…. His visit awakened a sense of peace and clarity within me, helping me feel more centred and aligned.”
Similarly, thousands benefitted from their stay at the YSS camp at the 2025 Kumbha Mela. One devotee shared: “I wanted to go to the Kumbha Mela to empty out all my inner frustrations, vexations, etc. Not only was I successful in that, but through Guruji’s grace, my heart was filled with divine love and abundant joy by the time I returned from the three-day stay at the YSS camp. Thanks to the sannyasis and the volunteers who beamed with Gurudeva’s love and attended to us with such care, making our stay so comfortable.”
Nurturing Ashrams as Spiritual Sanctuaries
Janmotsav celebration at YSS Chennai Ashram
YSS ashrams continue to be sanctuaries of peace and divine rejuvenation, thanks to your support:
The Chennai Retreat has been formally designated as a full-fledged YSS Ashram, offering monastic-led retreats, Sangams, and meditation programmes throughout the year.
The Ranchi and Dakshineswar Ashram guest facilities have been upgraded, ensuring a serene and comfortable stay for the devotees.
The Ranchi Auditorium has been renovated, making it an air-conditioned, all-weather auditorium with state-of-the-art audio-video systems and comfortable seating facilities.
The Rajahmundry Sadhanalaya, inaugurated in 2024, now serves as a tranquil retreat for sadhana and spiritual contemplation.
Humanitarian and Charitable Activities
Thanks to your support, thousands of the less fortunate were provided free medical consultations and medicines at our YSS dispensaries and clinics across India. We continue to support students from underprivileged families at our YSS Educational Institutions and also offer scholarships and educational aid to meritorious students who are in need.
Your Support is Deeply Appreciated
Your prayers, participation, and contributions are vital in continuing Gurudeva’s mission. Your ongoing support will enable us to attain even greater success in sharing the soul-liberating teachings of Kriya Yoga with many more truth-seekers.
Paramahansa Yoganandaji said, “Even the greatest of saints are not fully redeemed until they have shared their success, their ultimate experiences of God-realization, by helping others toward divine realization.”
As we move forward, may the guiding light of God and our beloved Gurudeva continue to uplift and protect us. We cherish your presence in this divine family and invite you to remain a vital part of this sacred mission.
In divine friendship,
Yogoda Satsanga Society of India
