Author: Devi Novak

Nayaswami Devi Novak is a disciple of the great master Paramhansa Yogananda (author of Autobiography of a Yogi ) and student of Swami Kriyananda. Her mission is to help others live the teachings of Self-realization through meditation, devotion, and service. Her lifelong dedication to the spiritual path has led her to lecture, teach, counsel, and serve throughout the world, spreading the message of peace through meditation. She and her husband are recipients of the Global Ambassador Peace Award. This honor was conferred at the United Nations in a special ceremony by the Institute of International Social Development in recognition of their contribution to fostering world peace. Since 1984 she and her husband have been the Spiritual Directors of Ananda Worldwide, pioneering Ananda’s work in Italy and India and guiding the spiritual welfare of thousands of Yogananda’s devotees. They are the co-authors of Touch of Light, Touch of Joy, and Touch of Love. To see their schedule of appearances, lectures, classes, and events online and in person, go to jyotishanddevi.org. Nayaswami Devi first met Swami Kriyananda in 1969 and dedicated her life to the spiritual path. She and Jyotish were married in 1975 and have spent their life together serving Swami Kriyananda and their guru, Paramhansa Yogananda. Devi is the author of Faith Is My Armor: The Life of Swami Kriyananda, and the editor of two of Swami Kriyananda’s books: Intuition for Starters and The Light of Superconsciousness.