Yogaswami of Jaffna (d. 1964) was a remarkable sage of modern times, whose methods of conveying teachings often shocked those who were accustomed to more conventional teachers.
Even when Yogaswami was alive he had a considerable reputation in Sri Lanka and India as a truly enlightened sage. His devotees naturally tended to exaggerate his spiritual accomplishments.
The 123rd birth anniversary of Yoga Swami fell on 21st May 1995. The following article was written by Santhaswami who was the elder son of the late Lord Soulbury