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Autobiography of a Yogi

The Life and Teachings of One of the Great Spiritual Figures

Paramahansa Yogananda

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Description

Autobiography of a Yogi (1946) is a deeply spiritual yet light-hearted account of the life of India’s preeminent yoga emissary to the West. In this epic, Paramahansa Yogananda narrates his encounters with legendary gurus, swamis, saints, and astral beings that guided him toward the fulfillment of his mission to unite East and West under one God through the personal and scientific practice of Kriya Yoga.

Who Should Listen

  • Yoga devotees trying to learn more about the author’s personal journey
  • People curious about yoga and the enchanting world of astral beings and their interactions with humans
  • People of faith seeking points of contact and dialogue with different world religions

About the Authors

Paramahansa Yogananda (1893–1952) was an Indian yogi, monk, and guru who initiated millions of American and Western devotees into Kriya Yoga. To further his mission, he founded the Self-Realization Fellowship which now runs over 500 temples, ashrams, and meditation centers around the world. Some of his books and published commentary include The Yoga of Jesus, The Science of Religion, and Living Fearlessly.