Swami Narayanananda

Swami Narayanananda (1902–1988) was a revered Indian teacher of Vedanta philosophy and the founder of 'The Universal Religion,' a tradition emphasizing independence from racial, national, and sectarian distinctions. Born in Coorg, South India, he became a monk in 1929, attained Nirvikalpa Samadhi in 1933, and established ashrams and centers across India, Europe, and the United States. His writings on yoga, psychology, and spirituality remain influential in monastic and philosophical circles.