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I am quite astonished at the degree of cynicism elucidated upon in this thread. I am not involved in the Yogananda-founded Self-Realisation Fellowship in any way, but I understand that they have done a lot of positive educational and community-based work over the many years. If God is omniscient and omnipresent surely God is part of every aspect of life, including business and commerce (whether profit or not-for-profit centred)? The Self-Realisation Fellowship, however, has charity status and is a not-for-profit organisation. Any money they make from the sale of their publications will be re-invested in sustaining their charitable work and ensuring the continued publication of Yogananda's teachings. How can that be a bad thing? His teachings have give solace and spiritual inspiration to millions of people over decades.

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It is a bit depressing that these Self Realization Societies which should be model for all, indulge in lawsuits and the like.

http://www.ananda.org/news/self-realization_fellowship.html

When the spiritual field is such fighting mood, how do they preach "self realization"? The lawsuit is over some copyright violations over the name - sanyasins are not to possess anything - now they cant even part with their titles. Amazing.