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Autobiography of a Yogi by Paramahansa Yogananda () was first published in and has since become a much-loved and admired book around the world. It is regarded as one of the classics of 20th-century spiritual literature. In , it was named by a HarperCollins panel of authors and scholars as one of the “ Best Spiritual Books of the Century.” In the book, Yogananda tells the story of his life, beginning with his childhood and family, his interest from an early age in seeking God, and his relationship with his spiritual master. After meeting his master, Sri Yukteswar, he became a monk. His spiritual understanding matured, and in Yogananda founded both a school and a spiritual organization: the Yogoda Satsanga Society of India. Three years later, he sailed to the United States, where he founded the Self-Realization Fellowship. From that point until his death in , Yogananda dedicated himself to bringing knowledge of Indian spirituality to the West, primarily through teaching the Kriya Yoga technique. One of Yogananda’s goals was to present Indian spiritual philosophy and techniques in practical, scientific terms that would appeal to his Western
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Autobiography of a Yogi Summary & Study Guide
This astonishing autobiography details the life of a man who knew from childhood he would travel a mystic path, and would follow his dreams to be a devotee of God and an exemplary yogi. Paramahansa Yogananda, known in childhood as Mukunda Groh, was an adventurous, spirited boy. His family was of an upper caste in India, his father a railroad executive and fairly well-to-do. Young Mukunda seems to have full and clear recall of events and conversations of his childhood, particularly those that reveal the supernatural and at times, awesome experiences he has as a budding enlightened being. Young Mukunda, although mischievous, is extremely honest and maintains the highest level of integrity, especially for a child. He seems to have been born with a set of spiritual values that were reinforced by his parents, who were devotees of Lahiri Mahasaya, a celebrated saint and prophet.
As a young boy, Mukunda yearned to study in the Himalayas, and always knew that his first and true love was for God. Under the tutelage of the wise Sri Yuketeswar, whose guru was also Lahiri Mahasaya, Mukunda finishes his schooling and delves with devotion into
Autobiography of a Yogi (MARATHI) - The Original Edition
"In the original edition, published during Yogananda's life, one is more in contact with Yogananda himself. While Yogananda founded centers and organizations, his concern was more with guiding individuals to direct communion with Divinity rather than with promoting any one church as opposed to another. This spirit is easier to grasp in the original edition of this great spiritual and yogic classic."
–David Frawley, Director, American Institute of Vedic Studies
"Autobiography of a Yogi is the story of a young Bengali Indian’s intense search for God. It describes a number of living saints he met on his journey, especially his own great guru, Swami Sri Yukteswar. It also describes, more clearly than any other mystical work I have ever read since, the author’s experiences with God, including the highest one possible, samadhi: mystical union. In chapter after chapter I found moving testimony to God’s living reality, not only in infinity, but in the hearts and lives of living human beings. I read of how Yogananda’s prayers, even for little things, had been answered, and of how, by placing himself unreservedly in God’s ha
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