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Book Review: Autobiography of a Yogi by Paramahansa Yogananda
Autobiography of a Yogi is the story of the life of Paramahansa

Yogananda (January 5, 1893�March 7, 1952) first published in 1946. Born as Mukunda
Lal Ghosh in Gorakhpur, India, into a Bengali family, this book takes the reader on
a journey into the life of Paramahansa Yogananda and his encounters with spiritual
figures of both the East and West. Beginning from his childhood, his family life,
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 master Lahiri Mahasaya who had prophesied the
writing of this book�as well as how he travels across America lecturing and
establishing his teachings in Los Angeles, California. Autobiography of a Yogi is
an introduction to the methods of attaining God-realization and emphasizes the
value of Kriya Yoga and a life of self-respect, calmness, determination, simple
diet and regular exercise. It has been in print for the last seventy years and has
been translated into over forty languages. 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.
About the Author
Sri Sri Paramahansa Yogananda was born in Gorakhpur to a devout Bengali
family. In 1920, Yogananda went to the United States as India�s delegate to an
International Congress of Religious Liberals. That same year he founded the Self-
Realization Fellowship (SRF) to disseminate worldwide his teachings on India�s
ancient practices and philosophy of yoga and its tradition of meditation. In 1924,
he embarked on a cross-continental speaking tour. During this time, he attracted
numerous celebrity followers, including soprano Amelita Galli-Curci, tenor Vladimir
Rosing and Clara Clemens Gabrilowitsch, the daughter of Mark Twain. Yogananda was
the first Hindu teacher of yoga to spend a major portion of his life in America.
Paramahansa Yogananda entered mahasamadhi in March 1952. His mausoleum is in Palo
Alto, California.
Many times it happens in life that we know a lot of things but forget their
existence. It is said that you are born twice. One on the day you are physically
born and second time when you ask why were you born, that is when you are born
spiritually and from then onwards there is no looking back. For me this book
is a classic text on spiritual growth and self-realization, especially focused on
kriya yoga meditation. This book is beyond any rating and review because for me
this book was, is and will always be a life-changing book. One that I recommend to
one and all, because it answers all the questions you ever had in your mind
regarding life. This lecture reveals a new aspect for me, a new chapter and some
new meanings which maybe I couldn't understand in the past or as it is said
spiritually perhaps because I wasn't ready for the questions and answers. It�s a
biography, memoir, life and spiritual guide .
My favorite quotes from the book are the next ones
�Live quietly in the moment and see the beauty of all before you. The future will
take care for itself.�
�You have come to earth to entertain and be entertained.�
�The power of unfulfilled desires is the root of all man�s slavery.�
�To every Thing there is a season and a time to every purpose under the heaven.�
I loved to read this book and I learned some powerful insights and is a great
source of information and thought. It gives the goal and the practices that support
living the spiritual life.
Throughout the book, Yogananda seeks to explain the science behind the
mysterious world of Yoga. He frequently makes reference to both the Bible and the
Bhagavad Gita, showing the underlying unity of the 2 great religions. A notable
feature of the book is the universal approach that Yogananda takes to religion and
spirituality. He expresses the deepest admiration and gratitude to the saints and
sages of different religious traditions. Whilst explaining the science of yoga one
never gets the impression Yogananda is preaching or trying to convert. Instead, we
feel a sincere attempt to share the life of a Yogi. The most remarkable thing about
Autobiography of a Yogi is the consciousness which the book expresses.
We can tangibly feel the spiritual inspiration and spiritual experiences
which Yogananda expresses.

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