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स्वामी शिवानन्द सरस्वती
Swami Sivananda Saraswati
Yoga of Synthesis1887–1963
Founder of the Divine Life Society in Rishikesh. Author of over 300 books and teacher of countless monks including Swami Chinmayananda and Swami Satchidananda. Taught a synthesis of karma, bhakti, raja, and jnana yoga.
LineageDivine Life Society · Synthesis of Yoga
Primary seatSivananda Ashram, Rishikesh
Known forYoga of Synthesis, prolific writings