Yukteswar
Sri Yukteswar Giri, commonly known as Sri Yukteswar, was an Indian yogi and teacher who played a significant role in the modern revival and transmission of Kriya Yoga. Born Priya Nath Karar in 1855 in Serampore, Bengal Presidency (present-day West Bengal), he pursued study in Sanskrit and traditional sciences and embraced a spiritual path from an early age.
Yukteswar became a disciple of Lahiri Mahasaya, a central figure in the revival of Kriya Yoga in
Among his literary contributions, The Holy Science (1894) is his best-known work. It presents a synthesis of
Yukteswar is widely remembered as the guru and mentor of Paramahansa Yogananda, who later popularized yoga
He died in 1936, leaving a legacy that helped shape the modern understanding and transmission of Kriya