Lahiri Mahasaya
Shyama Charan Lahiri | |
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Lahiri Mahasaya in the lotus position or Padmasana | |
| Personal life | |
| Born | Shyama Charan Lahiri 30 September 1828 |
| Died | 26 September 1895 (aged 66) |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Honors | Yogiraj, Kashi Baba |
| Signature | |
| Religious life | |
| Religion | Hinduism |
| Philosophy | Yoga |
| School | Kriya Yoga |
| Religious career | |
| Guru | Mahavatar Babaji |
Shyama Charan Lahiri (30 September 1828 – 26 September 1895), best known as Lahiri Mahasaya, was an Indian yogi and guru who founded the Kriya Yoga school. He was a disciple of Mahavatar Babaji. Lahiri Mahasaya's life was described in Paramahansa Yogananda's Autobiography of a Yogi as a demonstration of the spiritual attainment that could be achieved by a householder "living fully in the world". A part of Lahiri Mahasaya's face is pictured on the cover of The Beatles' 1967 album Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band.