The Nayaswami Order is a new movement in renunciation launched in late 2009 by Nayaswami Kriyananda, a direct disciple for over 60 years of the great yoga Master, Paramhansa Yogananda. He describes a new model based on positive aspects of renunciation - rather than the traditional world-negating approach. It is intended for people from all walks of life, married or single, who are committed to finding God, and is open to people of every religious affiliation. "I feel a much deeper devotion, and feel God's presence in my life more deeply. I love the freedom I have felt in releasing so many . . . attachments . . . to things and the results of my actions."-Nayaswami Gloria "I woke up out of a deep sleep, sat up in bed and announced . . . 'I'm going to take . . . the Nayaswami vow!' The whole focus of my life switched instantaneously and dramatically. My consciousness shifted. Everything around me seemed brighter and clearer." -Nayaswami Ruth "Swamiji's inspiration to start this new Order in [St. Francis's Assisi] was so perfect. This is not a sectarian order, but a guideline that all devotees can use for understanding and deepening their own journey along the spiritual path." -Nayaswami Vijay "I believe this ceremony has [the] power to transform lives." -Nayaswami Nivritti "There is tremendous spiritual power in the Nayaswami Order, and people have experienced deep blessings that have completely transformed their consciousness after inwardly embracing the vows of the Order. . . . Virtually every sincere seeker who has joined the Order has reported . . . transformative changes in his life."-Nayaswami Bharat "Since formally taking the Nayaswami vow . . . I can sincerely say that I feel changed forever, uplifted, and strengthened in my determination to live for God alone."-Nayaswami Savitri "The words of the vows of the Order are imbued with spiritual power. I have found that my vow as a Nayaswami is helping me untangle my Self from the post of ego. I find that I am ever more focused on God in my heart." -Nayaswami Padma "Taking the Nayaswami vow has shone a spotlight in my consciousness upon who I really am, what my only purpose in life is: to seek God and to serve as His channel of blessing to all." -Nayaswami Nishkama "This vow has a power that inspires greater devotion than I have known before. As it has strengthened my will, it has lifted my spirit as well." -Nayaswami Surendra "The evening I took my vows, I felt such joy in my heart, the deepest joy I have ever experienced. I feel God's presence guiding and uplifting me, and I know [it all] comes from God's hand." -Nayaswami Tushti "The new Renunciate Order has given energy and focus to my spiritual life and deepened my commitment to God and Guru." -Nayaswami Nakin "The vows . . . brought more strength and power into my life, along with a feeling that God and Guru were closer than ever. Since the vows, I feel that same strength within me, lifting me up, encouraging me to meet all challenges that come in life." -Nayaswami Lalita "The bliss that radiated from Swamiji as he initiated each person, and the deep love in his eyes for each soul who came before him, were indescribable. One felt the perfection of God's love, and the radiance and deep spiritual vibrations that are emanating from it now are touching everyone." -Nayaswami Durga "While [the vows] are uniquely personal on a day-to-day, moment-by-moment level, their power is greatly magnified by the fact that they speak to souls of any path who want to live for God Alone." -Nayaswami Maria "In my mind I was not sure that I was qualified to take the Vow of Complete Renunciation, but my heart told me it was the right thing to do. . . . Soon [after taking the vow] I was awed by waves of powerful blessings flowing in all aspects of my life." -Nayaswami Sudarshan "What the Nayaswami Renunciate vows mean to me is the freedom to seek the deepest relationship with God of which I am capable."-Nayaswami Janakidevi Swami Kriyananda (J. Donald Walters), who left his body in 2013, was a direct disciple of Paramhansa Yogananda, trained by the great Indian master to spread the life-transforming teachings of Kriya Yoga around the globe. He is widely considered one of the world's foremost experts on meditation, yoga, and spiritual practice, having authored over 140 books on these subjects. Kriyananda is the founder of Ananda Sangha, a worldwide organization committed to the dissemination of Yogananda's teachings. In 1968 he founded Ananda World Brotherhood Village, the first spiritual cooperative community based on Yogananda's vision of “world brotherhood colonies.” Today Ananda includes ten spiritual communities in the U.S., Europe, and India, and over 140 meditation groups worldwide.