In the course of her sannyasa life, Swami Atmananda served her Guru’s mission in many capacities. After living with and serving her master during her early years, she spent many years founding, directing and inspiring yoga centres in Europe and South East Asia.
During these years, she never rescinded her spiritual commitment and in each post did her utmost to fulfil the needs and demands of the yoga communities which she inspired.
Later in life, when Swami Atmananda had reached a pinnacle of accomplishment and recognition in the field of yoga, she again demonstrated the strength of her spiritual resolve and dedication.
After teaching and inspiring countless disciples and devotees abroad, she chose to renounce her position as Acharya and Director and returned to India to live in sadhana and seclusion in the proximity of her beloved master.
At this time, Swami Satyananda conferred upon her the highest initiation of Paramahamsa Sannyasa and encouraged her to perfect her own path and attain spiritual illumination.
On account of her lifelong service, dedication and commitment, Swami Atmananda shines as a luminary and an inspiration on the path of yoga. For all the sannyasins, disciples and devotees of Swami Satyananda, who have known her and even for those who did not have that opportunity, her life will always be remembered as an example of the highest achievement in yoga and sannyasa.
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