march 7 Paramhansa Yogananda Mahasamadhi On March 7, 1952, Paramhansa Yogananda left his body shortly after giving a speech at the Biltmore hotel. At the end of his speech, he recited the poem below, leaving his body just as he finished the last word of the poem. My India Not where the musk of happiness blows, Not in lands where darkness and fears never tread, Not in homes where unceasing smiles reign, Nor in Heaven nor prosperous lands Would I be born... |