Autobiography of a Yogi (Paperback)

Paperback. Autobiography of a Yogi is the story of theife of Paramahansa Yogananda (January 5, 1893?March 7, 1952) first published in 1946. Born as Mukundaal Ghosh in Gorakhpur, India, into a Bengali family, this book takes the reader on a journey into theife of Paramahansa Yogananda and his encounters with spiritual figures of both the East and West. Beginning from his childhood, his familyife, to finding his guru and becoming a monk and establishing his teachings of Kriya Yoga meditation, this book allows the reader to see the spiritual yearning of the man and how he realizes that over the years. It draws on both his personal experiences?anecdotes and meetings with eminent spiritual personalities, his association with nineteenth-century masterahiri Mahasaya who had prophesized the writing of this book?as well as how he travels across Americaecturing and establishing his teachings inos Angeles, California.Autobiography of a Yogi is an introduction to the methods of attaining God-realization and emphasizes the value of Kriya Yoga and aife of self-respect, calmness, determination, simple diet and regular exercise. It has been in print for theast seventy years and has been translated into over fortyanguages. It has been highly acclaimed as a spiritual classic and is designated as one of the ?100 Most Important Spiritual Books of the 20th Century.? Autobiography of a Yogi is the life story of Paramahansa Yogananda, detailing his spiritual journey from childhood to becoming a monk and spreading Kriya Yoga teachings in America. It emphasizes self-realization, simple living, and has been a spiritual classic for over 70 years, translated into 40+ languages. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.…