Milestones in Her Life
A documented chronology of the life and spiritual journey of Mahayogi Swami Umanand Saraswati, tracing the significant events recorded in her published biography.
The following chronology reflects the published biographical account. Where an exact year is not established in the supplied account, the event is presented without assigning an invented date.
A Life of Learning and Sadhana
Significant moments in her life, as documented in the published account.
Birth in Sutala
The biography records her birth on 31 December 1916 in Sutala village, near Khamgaon, Maharashtra.
Study of Shri Jnaneshwari
Following the advice of Shree Mamasaheb Dandekar, she began studying Shri Jnaneshwari. The exact year is not established in the supplied account.
Study of Vedanta
The biography records her Vedanta studies with Swami Chinmayananda beginning in 1961.
Meeting with Gurudev Muktanand Baba
She met Muktanand Baba of Ganeshpuri and received initiation and guidance in Guru devotion.
Spiritual Mission in Mumbai
The biography records the establishment of Shree Gurudev Dhyan Mandir Trust at Andheri, Mumbai.
Ordination into Sannyasa
Gurudev Muktanand Baba ordained her into the sannyasa order. She became known as Swami Umanand Saraswati.
Mahasamadhi
The supplied biography gives 1 March 1985. The official website also displays 1 March 1984. The year requires confirmation before publication.
A Life Remembered.
A Legacy Preserved.
Her journey continues to be remembered through her spiritual teachings, writings, the institutions associated with her mission and the devotion of those who follow the path of Guru-Bhakti-Yoga.