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Self-Realization Fellowship (SRF) is a worldwide spiritual organization founded by Paramahansa Yogananda in 1920 and legally incorporated as a non-profit religious organization in 1935,〔Articles of Incorporation〕 to serve as Yogananda’s instrument for the preservation and worldwide dissemination of his writings and teachings, including Kriya Yoga. Yogananda wrote in ''God Talks With Arjuna: The Bhagavad Gita'' that the science of Kriya Yoga〔Which is explained in his book, 〕 was given to Manu, the original Adam, and through him to Janaka and other royal sages.〔Paramahansa Yogananda (1995). ''God Talks with Arjuna: The Bhagavad Gita'' (Chapter V), First Edition. Self-Realization Fellowship (Founded by Yogananda). ISBN 0-87612-030-3.〕 Self-Realization Fellowship continues to disseminate Paramahansa Yogananda's teachings following his stated Aims and Ideals.〔 SRF publishes Yogananda teachings of home-study lessons, writings including ''Autobiography of a Yogi'', lectures, and recorded talks; oversees temples, retreats, meditation centers, and monastic communities bearing the name Self-Realization Order. It also coordinates the Worldwide Prayer Circle,〔(Worldwide Prayer Circle )〕 which it describes as a network of groups and individuals who pray for those in need of physical, mental, or spiritual aid, and who also pray for world peace and harmony. SRF is based at Mount Washington in Los Angeles, California, which is the international headquarters for SRF and for Yogoda Satsanga Society of India (YSS). YSS was founded by Yogananda in 1917 before he came to America. In countries outside the Indian subcontinent the organization is known as Self-Realization Fellowship. ==Leadership== Paramahansa Yogananda is the founder and was the head of SRF/YSS from 1920 until his death in March 1952.〔(【引用サイトリンク】url=http://www.yogananda-srf.org/tmp/py.aspx?id=44#.Up5tCtIW1u4 )〕 The first president and head of SRF/YSS after Yogananda was Rajarsi Janakananda who was president until his death in February 1955.〔"Millionaire president of yoga society dies". ''Los Angeles Times'' (21 February 1955). Rajarsi ()〕 Daya Mata was the next head and president of Self Realization Fellowship/YSS from 1955 until her death on 30 November 2010.〔(Woo, Elaine 3 December 2010 "Sri Daya Mata dies at 96; led L.A.-based Self-Realization Fellowship" ). ''The Los Angeles Times.'' Retrieved 03-16-2012〕 According to Linda Johnsen, the new wave today is women, for major Indian gurus have passed on their spiritual mantle to women including Yogananda to the American born Daya Mata and then to Mrinalini Mata. In 2010 Mrinalini Mata became the next president of SRF/YSS which was officially announced on 9 January 2011. She is "one of the close disciples of Paramahansa Yogananda personally chosen and trained by him to help guide his society after his passing." Mrinalini Mata had held the position of SRF/YSS vice-president since 1966.〔 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Self-Realization Fellowship」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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