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It tells the life story of a person who will became the Founder of an organization (Self Realization Fellowship) that has grown from 1 person in 1920 to Hundreds of Thousands of members in the year 2020. That in itself tells a very compelling story...…….why are so many people drawn to this teaching??? More going on than meets the eye
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I ordered "Autobiography of a Yogi," and was unaware of how tiny the font size is! Even with my prescription eye glasses, I'm having to really try to focus & strain my eyes just to read one sentence, one paragraph! I suggest that the publishers of this very important historical book take the necessary steps to make this book easier to read. At this time I have put the book aside and am waiting to purchase a refurbished iPad Pro so I can download the book and have a much easier time reading it! I attempted to take a photo of this really miniature book but I was unable to for some reason.
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This is the book that first brought to the West testimony of what India's self-realized masters have achieved. The author is the first yogi to introduce yoga to the West. The book is written in anecdotical manner. I find it hard to put down. Many people read it over and over again. This book contains a series of stories about the special powers, gifts and achievements of extraordinary people; the stories follow Yogananda's autobiography storyline. I personally feel touched reading this book and am inspired to invest energy in my own growth. The yoga mentioned in the book is the Kryia Yoga, which is designed to advance one on their spiritual development path. This book is not the analytical, bulleted-list scientific report; it is written rather in the orathorical Indian tradition, with sentiment, humor and candor. As a meditator, Reiki Master and yoga practitioner, I have developed an expanded perception and can sense energy. I feel uplifted and energized by merely holding this book in my hands. I gave a copy to my parents, and my own copy to a good friend. So I have bought another copy for myself on E-Bay. I recommend this book to anyone passionate about self-emancipation. Read more about me at www.tanasaler.comRead full review
After having the book recommended by three different people at different times in my life, I figured maybe I should read it. I was not open to the thought of a "guru" when I first opened this book. Needless to say, the eloquent and gentle touch of Paramahansa opened my eyes and my heart. My life will never be the same and I now study his lessons and his other books. What a Master for our time in bringing the principles of the United Religions Initiative to life and to the common people in language we can all understand. Being raised a Christian, I left the church in my early twenties out of disgust for the hipocrasies I witnessed. I vowed to never return to organized religion and went off to learn about many other forms of honoring The Divine, including Buddhism, Paganism, Wiccanism, Shamanism and Native American ways. In that process, I tossed out my openness to learning from another guru...Jesus. Anything that had to do with the Bible or Jesus was sour in my mind and my memories. With the reading of this book, which led to reading Yogananda's "Second Coming of Christ" I am now able to not only open my heart again to the teachings of Jesus, but am finally able to understand the true meanings of the Bible and not run away from it. I finally see the Truth in all forms of honoring The Divine, including the teachings of Jesus. Forever I am grateful to my Great Teacher...Paramahansa Yogananda. He touched a place within me that opened my heart to all in a way that I never expected or imagined.Read full review
Autobriography of a Yogi by Paramahansa Yogananda is a great beginners book for understanding what gurus are, to learn about the ancient ways of the fine Indian tradition of spirituality as well as scientific yogic principles of meditation. Sri Yogananda received down to earth guidance from many adept masters and was even in the acquaintance of the ever sweet woman, Sri Andandamayi, another most interesting example of spiritual mastery. This book flows like any other autobiography and is written in a very approachable tone. His un-ordinary life is put forth in a friendly, easy manner. You won't find a lot of ego and pomp here! This book is a classic. Sri Yogananda's sincere love for God is expressed in such a romantic way, your heart will feel like bursting. This book promises to be a fun, magical as well as educational read. The science of yoga is what Sri Yogananda puts forth for the reader. The scientific method of keeping close to God. ~Review by H. StogsdillRead full review
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