Historical Figures · 21st Century
Paramahansa Yogananda’s Last Words
“I have lived my truth.”— Paramahansa Yogananda, Unknown
Who Was Paramahansa Yogananda?
Paramahansa Yogananda was an Indian and American Hindu monk, yogi, and guru who founded the Self-Realization Fellowship (SRF)/Yogoda Satsanga Society of India (YSS), a religious meditation and Kriya Yoga organization, to disseminate his teachings. A chief disciple of the yoga guru Swami Sri Yukteswar Giri, he was sent by his lineage to spread yogic teachings to the West.
The Final Moments
The circumstances surrounding Paramahansa Yogananda's final moments are not fully documented in available historical records.
Are These Words Verified?
Yogananda died in 1952. SRF disciples recorded his final public lecture ended with a poem about India, though private last words to attendees vary in accounts.
Sources
- archive Self-Realization Fellowship records
- biography Autobiography of a Yogi accounts
Legacy
Paramahansa Yogananda's story continues to be discussed by historians and enthusiasts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What were Paramahansa Yogananda’s last words?
“I have lived my truth.”
How did Paramahansa Yogananda die?
Paramahansa Yogananda died on Unknown. Cause of death: Natural Causes.
Were Paramahansa Yogananda’s last words documented?
Yogananda died in 1952. SRF disciples recorded his final public lecture ended with a poem about India, though private last words to attendees vary in accounts.
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