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Therefore, toward the end of his life, he started to use the spelling “Rajarshi”, because it better reflects the way Yogananda had pronounced the name. Therefore “Paramhansaji encouraged Mr. Lynn to follow him silently and not to mention his name audibly, saying that he would do everything in his power to protect Mr. Lynn’s secrecy and position.”*

India

In 1935 Rajarshi financed Yogananda’s return trip to India.

The photo here shows that blessed moment.

The latter took his Swami vows with Rajarshi. This is amazing: “He chewed his food so well it would sometimes take him from one and a half to two hours to eat his meal.”*

A main characteristic was his very strong will and determination. Only five months after his passing, a brain tumor was detected in his beloved disciple, “and it was progressing very fast.”* Rajarshi’s public presence therefore remained relatively scarce.

2. He was always protected, in divine hands. He was able to direct SRF less and less. Yogananda was eagerly waiting: “Master got everyone on the job, to clean everything from tower to the basement. Only strongly keep the desire to help all others through your example and by ever expanding this work over the earth. He now earned $15 a month.*

Already a few months later, in October 1906, he was offered the job of assistant agent at Oak Ridge, L.A., a position that paid a proud $35 a month.* Quite a lot for a poor boy!

Between the ages of 15-17, from spring 1907-1909, he worked at the terminal at Ferraday, another nearby town.

After the refreshments were served, everyone sat at the tables, when suddenly the Master touched him. This is the longest time I have been with him this way. He is nothing but joy, joy all the time.”*

Second operation

On April 18, 1954, Rajarshi left for Kansas City one last time.

Sister Gyanamata testifies: “His one thought, during these visits, is to pour out his wonder-power for our sakes.”

Had he lived longer, he would have become a blazing and unforgettable light in the Kriya Yoga tradition, shining side by side with Yogananda. Several yards ahead of them they saw Rajarshi sitting on the lawn in profound meditation.

He donated fifteen acres of land to Kansas City, which became part of Swope Park. Swami Kriyananda recounts the story: it happened just at the point before he attained the highest enlightenment.