Yogoda Satsanga Society of India was founded by Paramahansa Yogananda in 1917. Its headquarters, Yogoda Satsanga Math, is situated on the banks of the Ganges at Dakshineswar, near Kolkata, with a branch math at Ranchi, Jharkhand and many branch centres. In addition to meditation centres throughout India, there are twenty-three educational institutions, from primary through college level. "Yogoda," a word coined by Paramahansa Yogananda, is derived from Yoga, union, harmony, equilibrium; and da, "that which imparts". "Satsanga" is composed of Sat, truth and Sanga, fellowship. For the west, Paramahansaji translated the Indian name as "Self-Realization Fellowship (SRF)."

The Society publishes Paramahansa Yogananda's writings, lectures, and informal talks - including his comprehensive series of Yogoda Satsanga Lessons for home study, publishes audio and video recordings on his teachings; oversees its ashrams, kendras, and meditation centres, and its monastic community; conducts lecture and class series in cities throughout the Indian subcontinent; and coordinates the Worldwide Prayer Circle, a network of groups and individuals dedicated to praying for those in need of physical, mental, or spiritual aid and for global peace and harmony.

Yogoda Satsanga Society of India handles inquiries about the teachings of Sri Sri Paramahansa Yogananda from the following countries: Bangladesh, Bhutan, India including Andaman & Nicobar Islands , Maldives Islands, Nepal, , Sri Lanka. If you reside outside these countries, please [click here]. Your request will be forwarded to Self-Realization Fellowship.