Autobiography of a Yogi
Dec 2015 · Otbebookpublishing
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"Autobiography of a Yogi" is an autobiography of Paramahansa Yogananda (January 5, 1893–March 7, 1952) first published in 1946. Yogananda was born Mukunda Lal Ghosh in Gorakhpur, India into a Bengali family. "Autobiography of a Yogi" introduces the reader to the life of Paramahansa Yogananda and his encounters with spiritual figures of both the East and West. The book begins with his childhood family life, to finding his guru, to becoming a monk and establishing his teachings of Kriya Yoga meditation. The book continues in 1920 when Yogananda accepts an invitation to speak in a religious congress in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. He then travels across America lecturing and establishing his teachings in Los Angeles, California. In 1935 he returns to India for a yearlong visit. When he returns to America, he continues to establish his teachings, including writing this book. The book is an introduction to the methods of attaining God-realization and to the spiritual thought of the East, which had only been available to a few in 1946. The author claims that the writing of the book was prophesied long ago by the nineteenth-century master Lahiri Mahasava. (Excerpt from Wikipedia)
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Paramahansa Yogananda (1893-1952) was a pioneering spiritual teacher and author who played a crucial role in bringing Eastern spirituality to the Western world. Born Mukunda Lal Ghosh in Gorakhpur, India, Yogananda was drawn to spiritual pursuits from a young age. He joined the monastic Swami order and became a disciple of Swami Sri Yukteswar Giri, who trained him in the ancient science of Kriya Yoga.In 1920, Yogananda traveled to the United States to attend a religious conference, marking the beginning of his mission to spread the teachings of yoga and meditation. He founded the Self-Realization Fellowship (SRF) in 1920, which aimed to disseminate his spiritual teachings and promote a harmonious blend of Eastern and Western philosophies.Yogananda's literary contributions include numerous essays, lectures, and poems that explore the intersection of spirituality, science, and philosophy. His works emphasize the importance of self-realization, inner peace, and the unity of all religions. He was a visionary who championed the idea that spiritual enlightenment is accessible to everyone, regardless of their background or beliefs.Controversies surrounding Yogananda often stemmed from his unconventional approach to spirituality and his challenge to established religious norms. Despite facing skepticism and resistance, his teachings gained a substantial following, influencing contemporary writers and spiritual leaders such as George Harrison, Steve Jobs, and Deepak Chopra.Yogananda's revolutionary ideas about the power of meditation, the interconnectivity of all life, and the potential for personal transformation continue to resonate with modern readers, making him a timeless figure in the world of spiritual literature.
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