An Autobiography of a Yogi

Author: () Paramahansa Yogananda
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Publish Date: 2006-01-01
Features: A spiritual classic that topped the Los Angeles Times bestseller list and has been translated into 18 languages. Yogananda, the saint of yoga, takes you on a journey to experience the truth of the universe. In August 1920, the young yogi Paramahansa Yogananda embarked on the Saptaharmi, beginning his more than 30-year journey to the West. From then on, the ancient wisdom from the East and Kriya Yoga, which explores the mysteries of human life, illuminated the entire West and saved countless lost souls. With heartfelt prose, Paramahansa Yogananda vividly describes his deep emotional bond with his guru, Sri Yukteswar, his sincere exchanges with sages like Gandhi and Tagore, and the immense joy he experienced while using yoga secrets to perceive the truth of the universe. This book has been popular for nearly half a century since its publication, having topped the Los Angeles Times bestseller list in the United States and been translated into 18 languages. Its influence has been profound. "I share the joy of reading this book with millions of readers around the world. It is a messenger of spirituality and light, a gift from God to humanity, showing us a clear path to pursue our eternal dreams." — Dr. Bert Müller, former Assistant Secretary-General of the United Nations "Among the countless yoga books flooding the market, this one is exceptionally rare—a yoga book written by a true yogi master. Since its publication, it has received widespread acclaim worldwide. Through his detailed recollections and records, Paramahansa Yogananda guides us into a sacred, beautiful, and yet little-known world of yoga! — Dr. Evans Winters, an expert in Indian and Tibetan yoga, compiler of The Tibetan Book of the Dead "A rare record of yoga." — The New York Times "It is an in-depth and moving work." — Newsweek