Here are some specific references to verify the information about Swami Satyananda Giri:
Books by Swami Satyananda Giri:
- “Gita Hridaya” (Heart of the Gita) – Published by Satyananda Giri Ashram, Deoghar (1950s)
- “Kriya Yoga Darshan” (Philosophy of Kriya Yoga) – Published by Satyananda Giri Ashram, Rishikesh (1940s)
Biographies written by his disciples:
- “Swami Satyananda Giri: Life and Teachings” by Swami Satyeswarananda Giri (1972)
- “Satyananda Giri: A Biography” by Disciples of Swami Satyananda Giri (1980)
Ashram publications and official websites:
- Satyananda Giri Ashram, Deoghar – Official Website
- Satyananda Giri Ashram, Rishikesh – Official Website
- Kriya Yoga International Organization – Official Website
Accounts from contemporaries and spiritual leaders:
- Paramahansa Yogananda’s “Autobiography of a Yogi” (1946) – Mentions Swami Satyananda Giri as a prominent Kriya Yoga teacher
- Swami Satyeswarananda Giri’s writings and lectures – Frequently reference Swami Satyananda Giri’s teachings and legacy