The Love That Remains

The Love That Remains pays homage to the enduring legacy of the Kriya Yogi Master and guru, Paramhansa Yogananda. Compiled by Nayaswami Durga, who has lived in spiritual community at Ananda Village in Northern California for half a century—this book is also a heartfelt tribute to the light and wisdom of Swami Kriyananda, Paramhansa Yogananda’s family, his disciples, and the power of spiritual community. It tells the story of Ananda’s spiritual legacy, divine connections, and the soul’s journey toward Self-realization.

At the heart of this narrative are the stories of those who knew Paramhansa Yogananda intimately or lived alongside him. These pages also offer readers a glimpse into treasured collections of sacred relics, lovingly entrusted to the Ananda Worldwide Brotherhood community. These relics, along with personal accounts of pilgrimages to sacred sites in India, chronicle the deep bonds formed by Western disciples with Paramhansa Yogananda’s family and with the land of his birth: bonds that reflect the master’s timeless presence, divine guidance, and continuing mission to unite East and West.

The Love That Remains is a remarkable link in an unbroken chain of devotion, preserving the stories and legacy of Paramhansa Yogananda and his family. These stories ensure that the love and sacred mission of the master will go on to illuminate the path of Self-realization for generations of truth seekers to come. – Nayaswami Nefretete