Original: Sri Yukteswar Giri ( also spelled Sriyukteswar Giri and Sriyukteshvar Giri ) ( May 10 , 1855-March 9 , 1936 ) is the monastic name of Priyanath Karar ( also Preonath Karar ) , the guru of Paramahansa Yogananda .
Simplified: Sri Yukteswar Giri ( May 10 , 1855 - March 9 , 1936 ) was an Indian guru and swami .