THE SPIRITUAL LEGACY OF SRI SRI PARAMAHANSA YOGANANDA A century after the birth of Paramahansa Yogananda, he has come to be recognized as one of the preeminent spiritual figures of our time, & the influence of his life & work continues to grow. Many of the religious & philosophical concepts & methods he introduced decades ago are now finding expression in education, psychology, business, medicine, & other spheres of endeavour—contributing in farreaching ways to a more integrated, humane, & spiritual vision of human life. The fact that Paramahansa Yoganandaji’s teachings are being interpreted & creatively applied in many different fields & by exponents of diverse philosophical & metaphysical movements, points not only to the great practical utility of what he taught, but also to the need for some means of ensuring that the spiritual legacy he left not be diluted, fragmented, or distorted with the passing of time. With the increasing variety of sources of information about Paramahansa Yogananda, readers sometimes inquire how they can be certain that a publication accurately presents his life & teaching. In response to these inquiries, we would like to explain that Paramahansaji founded yogoda Satsanga Society of India/Self-Realization fellowship to disseminate his teaching & to preserve their purity & integrity for future generations. He personally chose & trained those disciples who head the Yogoda Satanga Society/Self-Realization Fellowship Publications Council, & gave them specific guidelines for the preparation & publishing of his lectures, writings, & Yogoda Satsanga Lessons.