Nayaswami Jyotish Novak is a disciple of the great master Paramhansa Yogananda (author of Autobiography of a Yogi) and student of Swami Kriyananda. His mission is to help others live the teachings of Self-realization through meditation, devotion, and service. His lifelong dedication to the spiritual path has led him to lecture, teach, counsel, and serve throughout the world, spreading the message of peace through meditation.

Nayaswami Jyotish was named by Swami Kriyananda as his spiritual successor after decades of helping him build Ananda's work around the world. Jyotish began taking classes from Kriyananda in 1967. In 1969 they moved together to the foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains of California to found Ananda Village, now a model spiritual community. Jyotish has also written several other books: Lessons in Meditation, How to Meditate, 30-Day Essentials for Marriage, and 30-Day Essentials for Career.

He and his wife are recipients of the Global Ambassador Peace Award. This honor was conferred at the United Nations in a special ceremony by the Institute of International Social Development in recognition of their contribution to fostering world peace. Jyotish has also written several other books: Lessons in Meditation, How to Meditate, 30-Day Essentials for Marriage, and 30-Day Essentials for Career.

Since 1984 he and his wife have been the Spiritual Directors of Ananda Worldwide, pioneering Ananda's work in Italy and India and guid-ing the spiritual welfare of thousands of Yogananda's devotees. They are the co-authors of Touch of Light, Touch of Joy, Touch of Love, Touch of Peace, Touch of Divine Wisdom, and Touch of Inner Power. To see their schedule of appearances, lectures, classes, and events online and in person, go to jyotishanddevi.org.