HOLY ORDER OF PARAMAHAMSA SANNYASA
An Ancient Monastic TraditionSome of the senior students of Swami Satchidananda have chosen the path of sannyas or monasticism. They take a formal vow of renunciation and, with total faith and devotion, dedicate their lives in selfless service to God and the entire creation.
These monastics are part of the Holy Order of Sannyas (Dasnami Sampradaya) founded by Adi Shankaracharya (8th century CE). Swami Satchidananda was initiated into the Saraswati branch of this Sampradaya by his Guru, Sri Swami Sivananda in 1949.
H.H. Sri Swami Satchidananda
H.H. Sri Swami Sivananda
The sannyasins have the title of “Swami” which means “master of one’s self.” Sannyasins dress in the traditional orange color, which symbolizes the fire of renunciation. The sannyasins of Integral Yoga are initiated into the Holy Order of Paramahamsa Sannyasa, an ancient monastic tradition that originated in India.
The sannyasins serve the public worldwide in many ways, including teaching the various branches of Integral Yoga, leading workshops and retreats, offering spiritual guidance, and performing worship services, blessings, memorials and other sacred functions.
Yogaville’s Sannyasins
Meet the Swamis
Swami Gurucharanananda
Initiated 1975
Swami Karunananda
Initiated 1975
Swami Murugananda
Initiated 1975
Swami Hamsananda
Initiated 1975
Swami Divyananda
Initiated 1975
Swami Daasyananda
Initiated 1977
Swami Sarvaananda
Initiated 1977
Swami Bhaktananda
Initiated 1982
Swami Vidyananda
Initiated 1983
Swami Dayananda
Initiated 1986
Swami Jyotirmayananda
Initiated 1986
Swami Suddhananda
Initiated 1991
Swami Priyaananda
Initiated 2005
Swami Sugunananda
Initiated 2010