The life of His Holiness Swami Shri Kripalvanandji (1913-81) is one of rare dedication to God and Guru. One can hardly imagine his journey much less aspire to replicate it. Attaining the highest states of yoga, he is one of the 20th century's most revered examples of saints on the path of nivritti marg, the path to ultimate liberation through renunciation. A sannyasin of the highest order, Swami Kripalu endured trials of faith throughout his path,...