I owe everything to my guru, Swami Sri Yukteswar; he was a master in every way. It was by following his wisdom that I was able to succeed in my mission….
— Paramahansa Yogananda
On May 10, we celebrate the Avirbhav Divas (birth anniversary) of Swami Sri Yukteswar, guru of Paramahansa Yogananda, and paramguru of YSS/SRF devotees, who is revered as a jnanavatar or “incarnation of wisdom.”
We welcome you to join us as we commemorate this sacred occasion with two special programmes in May.
- Sunday, May 3: Commemorative Three-Hour Meditation
- Sunday, May 10: Commemorative Meditation
Commemorative Three-Hour Meditation
In Honour of Swami Sri Yukteswar Giri
Sunday, May 3, 2026
6:10 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. (IST)
On May 3, we will honour Swami Sri Yukteswarji with a three-hour online meditation led by a YSS sannyasi. This programme will include periods of chanting, meditation, and inspirational reading.
Please note: This event will be available for viewing till Tuesday, May 5, 10 p.m. (IST).
Swami Sri Yukteswar Giri Avirbhav Divas
Commemorative Meditation
Sunday, May 10, 2026
6:30 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. (IST)
On the Avirbhav Divas of Swami Sri Yukteswarji on May 10, we will honour the great jnanavatar with a commemorative online meditation led by a YSS sannyasi.
Please note: This event will be available for viewing till Monday, May 11, 10 p.m. (IST).
All are welcome to join these commemorative meditation programmes.
This special occasion will also be commemorated across YSS ashrams, kendras, and mandalis with in-person meditation programmes. To learn more about these events and join, please contact a meditation centre near you.
On this sacred occasion, devotees express their gratitude for the blessings of the Kriya Yoga path brought to us by the YSS/SRF line of gurus by offering pranami.
If you wish to contribute to the YSS work of bringing these soul-liberating teachings to sincere seekers, we invite you to do so at the link shared below.
