Lahiri Mahasaya : 30 Sep 1828 – 26 Sep 1895
Lahiri Mahasaya, was a householder and a disciple of Sriguru Babaji. In 1861, he was chosen to revive the ancient yogic science of Kriya Yoga.
He was unusual among Indian holy people in that he was a householder working as a government accountant. He lived with his family in Varanasi. He became the guru of many advanced Kriya disciples, one of who was Sri Yukteshwar Giri.
Trailanga Swami, had praised Lahiri Mahasaya in the following words, “Lahiri Mahasaya is like a divine kitten, remaining wherever the Cosmic Mother has placed him. While dutifully playing the part of a worldly man, he has received that perfect Self-realization which I have sought by renouncing everything – even my loincloth!”