Historical Figures · 21st Century
Yogananda’s Last Words
“I have lived my truth.”— Yogananda, Unknown
Who Was 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 Yogananda's final moments are not fully documented in available historical records.
Are These Words Verified?
Paramahansa Yogananda died March 7, 1952 at a banquet in Los Angeles. Contemporary accounts report no dramatic last words, and 'I have lived my truth' does not appear in any credible source about his death, including his organization's records.
Sources
- biography Autobiography of a Yogi
Legacy
Yogananda's story continues to be discussed by historians and enthusiasts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What were Yogananda’s last words?
“I have lived my truth.”
How did Yogananda die?
Yogananda died on Unknown. Cause of death: Natural Causes.
Were Yogananda’s last words documented?
Paramahansa Yogananda died March 7, 1952 at a banquet in Los Angeles. Contemporary accounts report no dramatic last words, and 'I have lived my truth' does not appear in any credible source about his death, including his organization's records.
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