Daya Mata
Daya Mata | |
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Daya Mata (Rachel Faye Wright) | |
| President of Self-Realization Fellowship and Yogoda Satsanga Society of India | |
| In office 1955–2010 | |
| Preceded by | Rajarsi Janakananda |
| Succeeded by | Mrinalini Mata |
| Personal life | |
| Born | Rachel Faye Wright January 31, 1914 |
| Died | November 30, 2010 (aged 96) |
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| Religious life | |
| Religion | Hinduism |
| Order | Self-Realization Fellowship |
| Philosophy | Kriya Yoga |
| Religious career | |
| Guru | Paramahansa Yogananda |
Daya Mata, born Rachel Faye Wright (January 31, 1914 – November 30, 2010), was the third president and religious leader of Self-Realization Fellowship/Yogoda Satsanga Society of India (SRF/YSS). SRF/YSS is the only spiritual organization founded by her guru, Paramahansa Yogananda, to disseminate his teachings. She was president of SRF/YSS for over 55 years until her death in 2010.