Faith is My Armor: The Life of Swami Kriyananda - Softcover

Devi Novak

 
9781565892132: Faith is My Armor: The Life of Swami Kriyananda

Synopsis

Where are the heroes of today? ask those who feel a yearning for examples of inspiring men and women upon which they can model their lives. The life of Swami Kriyananda is the story of a modern-day hero - a man who has to an amazing degree demonstrated spiritual courage determination in the face of great obstacles and personal sacrifice for an ideal. FAITH IS MY ARMOR tells the complete story of his life: from his childhood in Romania to his desperate search for meaning in life - and to his training under his great guru the Indian master Paramhansa Yogananda. It also recounts the drama of the powerful opposition and attacks he faced as he strove to fulfil the mission his guru had entrusted to him. This book will bring inspiration and hope to all who read it and renewed faith in the power of God in our lives.

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About the Author

Nayaswami Devi and her husband, Nayaswami Jyotish, are disciples of the great master Paramhansa Yogananda (author of Autobiography of a Yogi ) and students of Swami Kriyananda. Their mission is to help others live the teachings of Self-realization through meditation, devotion, and service.Their lifelong dedication to the spiritual path has led them to lecture, teach, counsel, and serve throughout the world, spreading the message of peace through meditation.They are recipients of the Global Ambassador Peace Award. This honor was conferred at the United Nations in a special ceremony by the Institute of International Social Development in recognition of their contribution to fostering world peace.Since 1984 they have been the Spiritual Directors of Ananda Worldwide, pioneering Ananda's work in Italy and India and guid-ing the spiritual welfare of thousands of Yogananda's devotees. They are the co-authors of Touch of Light, Touch of Joy, and Touch of Love. To see their schedule of appearances, lectures, classes, and events online and in person, go to jyotishanddevi.org.Nayaswami Devi first met Swami Kriyananda in 1969 and dedicated her life to the spiritual path. She and Jyotish were married in 1975 and have spent their life together serving Swami Kriyananda and their guru, Paramhansa Yogananda. Devi is the author of Faith Is My Armor: The Life of Swami Kriyananda, and the editor of two of Swami Kriyananda's books: Intuition for Starters and The Light of Superconsciousness.

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