Sri Daya Mata – Devotee2Devotee

Sri Daya Mata served as President and Spiritual Head of SRF/YSS from 1955-2010. Born Rachel Faye Wright in Salt Lake City, Utah, Sri Daya Mata (January 31, 1914 – November 30, 2010), an original disciple of Paramahansa Yogananda, was one of the first monastic disciples in Master’s ashram, steadfastly and loyally serving our guru’s worldwide work for nearly 80 years.

When Paramahansa Yogananda spoke in Salt Lake City in 1931, a 17-year-old Daya Ma recalled her first impressions: “As I stood at the back of the crowded auditorium, I became transfixed, unaware of anything around me except the speaker and his words. My whole being was absorbed in the wisdom and divine love that were pouring into my soul and flooding my heart and mind. I could only think, ‘This man loves God as I have always longed to love Him. He knows God. Him I shall follow!'” (SRF website)

Daya Ma was one of the “foremost disciples of Paramahansa Yogananda. A true “Mother of Compassion,” as her name signifies, she inspired those of all faiths and from all walks of life with the wisdom and great love of God conveyed through her talks, writings, and recordings.” (SRF website)

For more biographical information, please visit SRF’s website:

Sri Daya Mata – From the SRF Website

Sri Daya Mata – A Life of Love, Humility, and Devoted Service

Sri Daya Mata Reminisces About Paramahansa Yogananda

Sri Daya Mata on Paramahansa Yogananda

A Blessing From Mahavatar Babaji

Sri Daya Mata In Memoriam

A Special Message From the SRF Board of Directors

Sri Daya Mata – Video of Her Memorial Service

Mrinalini Mata Message on the 100th Birth Anniversary of Daya Ma

Yogananda and the Bhagavad Gita by Sri Daya Mata

Stories and Memories: Sri Daya Mata from Yogananda Site