Swami Yogananda, 1920s

Welcome to the Devotee2Devotee History Feature page! In the section of our website, we will highlight the early disciples and ministers (lay and monastic) who had a prominent role in developing and propagating the teachings and organizational work of our Guru, Paramahansa Yogananda. In the near future, links will be added below so you can learn more about these prominent individuals.

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Mrs. Alice Hasey
(Sister Yogamata)

Dr. Minott Lewis
Mrs. Mildred Lewis

Swami Dhirananda
(Basu Kumar Bagchi)

Yogi Hamid Bey
Coptic Fellowship

Count Ostoja
Institute of Infinite Science

Kamala Silva
(Mary Isabelle Buchanan)

Swami Premananda
(Brahmachari Jotin)

Yogacharya Oliver Black
Song of the Morning Ranch

Sri Nerode
(Nirad Ranjan Chowdhury)

Bernarr MacFadden
"Father of Physical Culture"

Norman Paulsen
Sunburst Sanctuary

Mr. M. Rashid
Scion of Mohammedan Family

Tara Mata
(Laurie Pratt)

Durga Mata
(Florina Darling)

Sister Gyanamata
(Edith Bisset)

Shyama Mata
(Rachel Leah Wright)

James Warnack
Religion Editor, LA Times

Evans Wentz
Renowned Orientalist

Amelita Galli-Curci
Renowned Operatic Soprano

Doris Duke
Heiress & Philanthropist

Karla Schramm
Hollywood Actress

Ranendra Kumar Das
Indianapolis Center

Yogacharya J.M. Cuaron
Mexico City SRF Center

Dr. Lloyd Kennell
SRF San Diego Temple Minister