Nearly forty years ago i had the great good fortune to meet paramahansa yogananda, that divine soul whose spirit and teachings are so beautifully conveyed in this volume of talks by his foremost living disciple, sri daya mata. Hers is a love that reaches out and embraces all a sublime. May 1964, sri daya mata made a sacred pilgrimage to a himalayan cave that has been sanctified by the physical presence of mahavatar babaji. For some time afterward, daya mata declined in public meetings to speak about her experience. So, whenever we ask do people have free time, we will say absolutely yes. Sri daya mata 19142010 was one of the foremost disciples of paramahansa yogananda. Gurudevas words, only love can take my place, found full expression in her and will always. Only love by sri daya mata 2018 book reading event. Daya mata shares details of the daily path of meditation and inner transformation by which paramahansa yogananda led her into the divine consciousness wherein the. Please note we are accepting orders but please expect delays due to the impact of covid19 on logistcs and procurement. A lay devotee page lovingly dedicated to the beloved president and sanghamata of srfyss 19552010. Sri daya mata joined yoganandas ashram that year and became one of his closest disciples.
Give to god just one thought of sincere love and longing and he responds. Hers is a love that reaches out and embraces all a sublime expression of the souls yearning and of its joyous fulfillment in spirit. In this video excerpt, sri daya mata recalls what it was like to be present with paramahansa yogananda as he was in the midst of composing his deeply moving poem, when i am only a dream, while. Sri daya mata best quotes my mantra love serve courage faith. Sri daya mata books list of books by author sri daya mata. We should learn to be neither attached to pleasure nor fearful of pain. Faye wright a direct disciple of yoganandas has promoted a massive expansion of the 12.
Further exploration the purpose of life is to find god, mans eternal quest by paramahansa yogananda the science of religion by paramahansa yogananda our divine destiny, only love by sri daya mata intuition. She found it in yogananda, premavatar divine incarnation of love, and joined yoganandas ashram that year. Love, serve, courage, faith that is the whole sum and substance of what i have tried to live by. Kriyananda does not dispute that he was kicked out of his gurus organization, selfrealization fellowship in 1962. An inspiring reading of sri yoganandas poem when i am only a dream. Whether we are concerned with choices about our relationships, career, or spiritual growth, or are faced with a seemingly unsolvable problem, intuition is one of the most effective ways to overcome the challenge before us. We should accept what life gives without being too much elated or too much discouraged. A new translation and commentary pdf gratuitement titre. Expulsion from srf the truth about swami kriyananda j. Elvis meditated with daya mata, read her book only love, enjoyed spending time with her, had a feeling of peace in her presence, used to call her ma short for mother, turned to her for. Sri daya mata reminisces about paramahansa yogananda. By the godlove and tangible divine realization she radiated, daya mataji. Only love spanish by sri daya mata, paperback barnes.
Only love by sri daya mata, 9780876122150, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Auto suggestions are available once you type at least 3 letters. Soul guidance for lifes decisions by sri daya mata. Born faye wright, she was descended from a prominent mormon family.
Sri daya mata was born january 31, 1914, in the state of utah. Daya mata first met paramahansa yogananda in 1931 at the age of 17 this was a turning point of her life. In time she took her monastic vows with yogananda and was given the name daya. Paramahansa yogananda with sri daya mata rajarsi janakananda. Even if we meditate only for five minutes, those five minutes must be one. Her full name was rachel faye wright, and she known as faye by one and all. Sri daya mata, who for more than five decades was the leader of one of the most influential hindu groups in the united states and an ardent.
Sri daya mata is the foremost living disciple of paramahansa yogananda. All is light, all is joy, all is peace, all is love. Sri daya mata was one of the foremost disciples of paramahansa yogananda. Everything daya mata has done reflects the discipline she learned at the feet of the great spiritual leader paramahansa yogananda. For the last four years, the publicityaverse srf, under the direction of its octogenarian president and spiritual leader daya mata, a. Living the spiritual life in a changing world sri daya mata on.
Nowhere does paramahansa yoganandas legacy shine with more radiance than in his saintly disciple sri daya mata, whom he. From mormon teen to leader of mystics the salt lake tribune. He claims it was because he was too popular with the public and that daya mata the president of srf at the time and other members of the board. A life of love, humility, and devoted service to god sri daya mata led an extraordinary life nearly eighty years of which were spent as a monastic disciple in her gurus ashrams, her thoughts ever permeated with love for god and her actions dedicated to. A complimentary copy of the yogoda satsanga magazine special issue janmar 2011 on sri daya mataji is available on request. Sri daya mata has 21 books on goodreads with 353 ratings. Daya mata sanskrit for compassionate mother, born rachel faye wright, january 31, 1914 november 30, 2010 was the president and sanghamata mother of the society of the only. A true mother of compassion, as her name signifies, she inspired those of all faiths and from all walks of life with the wisdom and great love of god conveyed through her talks, writings, and recordings. When we think of our ma, we think of so many beautiful qualities because she was so balanced. Inspiring readings by sri daya mata of paramahansa yoganandas poems, a scripture of love and when i am only a dream inspiring readings by sri daya mata of paramahansa yoganandas poems, a scripture of love and when i am only a dream skip navigation sign in.
People live in this new time of lifestyle always aim to and must have the free time or they will get large amount of stress from both way of life and work. During a visit to paramahansa yoganandas ashrams in india october 1963. Daya mata sanskrit for compassionate mother, born rachel faye wright, january 31, 1914 november 30, 2010 was the president and sanghamata mother of the society of the only organization that paramahansa yogananda created to disseminate his. Only love srf bookstore selfrealization fellowship. Practical guidance from sir daya mata on living the spiritual life in toda. Only love, self realization fellowship pub 10 copy quote. That is the whole sum and substance of what i have tried to live by.
She heard yogananda speak in her hometown of salt lake city in and she recognized immediately that he was a man who truly knew god. Living the spiritual life in a changing world by daya mata. He wrote this in 1990 as a preface to finding the joy within you by sri daya mata. On august 9, 1991, sri daya mata held a satsanga for members from many countries. My child, one silent call from the depths of your soul, and i am there in an instant. Daya mata first met yogananda in 1931 at the age of 17 years, while seeking one thing. This volume of informal talks and spiritual counsel by sri daya mata, one of paramahansa yoganandas foremost disciples, is a treasured guide to living a life of only love. To read the words of sri daya mata is to become acquainted with one who is in love with god. Meeting between sri daya mata and sri ma ananda mayee ma reproduced from ananda varta. February 12, 1959, was a wonderful day in my life, for on it i met a holy personage, the joypermeated ananda mayee ma.
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