with a preface by
W. Y. Evans-Wentz, M.A., D. Litt., D. Sc.
“Except ye see signs and wonders,
ye will not believe.”—John
The Philosophical Library
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Paramhansa Yogananda
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Dedicated to the Memory of
Luther Burbank
An American Saint
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Preface
By W. Y. Evans-Wentz, M.A., ,
Jesus College, Oxford; Author of
The Tibetan Book of the Dead,
Tibet’s Great Yogi Milarepa,
Tibetan Yoga and Secret Doctrines, etc.
The value of Yogananda’s Autobiography is greatly enhanced by the fact that it is one of the few books in English about the wise men of India which has been written, not by a journalist or foreigner, but
Ever wondered how a life of a yogi would be? How he would create spiritual philosophies for his followers? And, how these spiritual philosophies would help common people like us?
Your wait for the answers just got over today.
Today we will discuss a book summary mentioned in Steve Jobs&#; biography, which said he read Autobiography of a Yogi by Paramhansa Yogananda every year. And not only he but very successful people of the world also read this book, which they consider to be the most significant contribution to the success of their lives. And that&#;s why they all suggest others to read this book. When Paramhans Yogananda wrote the last sentence of his autobiography, he was meant to have said, &#;This book will change the lives of millions. It will be my messenger when I am gone.&#;
This autobiography follows his life journey and how he discovered and cultivated the philosophies that brought him legions of followers worldwide. The book introduces the reader to the life of Paramahansa Yogananda, written by him in , and his encounters with spiritual figures of both the Eastern and the Western world.
To understand this book easily, we have summarized this book in 7 different
I am not going to summarise this book verbatim because I want you to read and experience this book in its entirety. Trust me (and the many uber successful people) who recommend this book wholeheartedly, okay? That said, this blog is a book summary of sorts.
If you are someone who doesn&#;t want to read the blog (or the book), you can check this recorded (live) summary.
Whose autobiography is it?
Autobiography of a Yogi by Paramahansa Yogananda is the autobiography of the writer who is a yogi in the truest sense of the word. His spiritual arrival was prophesied by many saints and sages before his birth. He was born in India as Mukunda Lal Ghosh to a wealthy, spiritual Bengali (Hindu) family which couldn’t keep up with their energetic child’s inquisitive, spiritual mind. He was such a curious action taker, even before he became an adult, he found many spiritual gurus, often by running away from home. Gurus all around him were awestruck by this child’s aura.
As Mukunda grew up, he made Lahiri Mahasaya’s (Paramguru of Yogananda/ Yogiraj/ Kashibaba prophecy come true by becoming a Paramhansa, the supreme swan i.e. the enlightened one. He lived with his family, fou
Autobiography of a Yogi, Free Online
Ananda and Crystal Clarity Publishers are pleased to announce the online publication of the complete first edition of Paramhansa Yogananda’s Autobiography of a Yogi.
Through this online version, we hope to make Yogananda’s spiritual classic freely available to seekers throughout the world. The print version of the Autobiography is available direct from Crystal Clarity Publishers through secure online ordering. We hope you enjoy this free gift of the first online edition.
Ananda was founded by Swami Kriyananda, a direct disciple of Yogananda. Kriyananda was inspired by his guru to start “World Brotherhood Colonies.” Ananda, and its sister colonies throughout the world, are the fulfillment of Yogananda’s dream. See Chapter 48, in this edition, to read Yogananda’s own words on World Brotherhood Colonies.
Autobiography of a Yogi is not an ordinary book. It is a spiritual treasure. To read its message of hope to all truthseekers is to begin a great adventure.
This is a verbatim reproduction of the original edition, complete with the original photos, many of them not seen since earlier editions. Although subsequent printings, reflecti
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