A saint named Mahavatar Babaji lived in the Himalayas. One day, Jesus Christ appeared to him and told Babaji to send someone to the west to remind his people that the goal of life is to become one with God through inner communion. That person was Paramahansa Yogananda.

This collection of informal counsel provides intimate glimpses into the mind of Paramahansa Yogananda, acclaimed author of Autobiography of a Yogi. In answering the questions of those who turned to him for guidance, Yogananda expressed himself with candor, spontaneity, and insight. He was able to transform philosophical truths into simple precepts for everyday living.

Key to Self-Realization: Paramahansa Yogananda Collection gathers teachings centered on the practical attainment of spiritual awareness through meditation, ethical discipline, devotion, and the direct experience of the divine within. Written in Yogananda's lucid, exhortative, and often poetic prose, the volume belongs to the modern literature of comparative mysticism, translating ancient yogic insights into a language accessible to twentieth- and twenty-first-century seekers. Its style uni...

In "Key to Self-Realization: Paramahansa Yogananda Collection," Yogananda meticulously blends engaging narrative with profound spiritual insights, creating a unique literary tapestry that guides readers towards understanding their true selves. This collection serves as a synthesis of his teachings on yoga and meditation, presented with clarity and accessibility, making complex philosophical concepts relatable. Yogananda's eloquent prose invites readers to explore themes of self-awareness, ...

Autobiography of A Yogi' tells the life story of Paramahansa Yogananda, one of the best spiritual books ever written. This introduces western readers to India's ancient science of Yoga. This book is a must read for anyone interested in spirituality, God-realization, and the laws behind miracles. The book covers Yogananda’s remarkable childhood, and describes his search for his guru, Yukteswar Giri. Yogananda then spent ten years in training to become a yoga master. He taught many others Th...

In "Key to Self-Realization: Paramahansa Yogananda Collection," the revered spiritual teacher Paramahansa Yogananda presents an insightful compendium that melds wisdom from Eastern philosophy with practical guidance for modern living. Through a succession of essays, lectures, and lessons, Yogananda elucidates the concepts of self-realization and spiritual enlightenment, employing a lyrical yet accessible prose style that invites readers from all walks of life to embark on their own spiritu...

Paramahansa Yogananda (born Mukunda Lal Ghosh; January 5, 1893 — March 7, 1952) was an Indian Hindu monk, yogi and guru who introduced millions to the teachings of meditation and Kriya Yoga through his organization Self-Realization Fellowship (SRF) / Yogoda Satsanga Society (YSS) of India, and who lived his last 32 years in America. A chief disciple of the Bengali yoga guru Swami Sri Yukteswar Giri, he was sent by his lineage to spread the teachings of yoga to the West, to prove the unity ...

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Paramahansa Yogananda (1893–1952), author of the modern spiritual classic Autobiography of a Yogi and widely regarded as the father of Yoga in the West, contributed in far-reaching ways to a greater awareness and appreciation in the West of the spiritual wisdom of the East. Arriving in America from his native India in 1920, he established Self-Realization Fellowship that same year, and devoted his life to helping people of all races and creeds to realize and express more fully in ...

Autobiography of a Yogi is at once a beautifully written account of an exceptional life and a profound introduction to the ancient science of Yoga and its time-honored tradition of meditation. Profoundly inspiring, it is at the same time vastly entertaining, warmly humorous and filled with extraordinary personages.Self-Realization Fellowship’s editions, and none others, include extensive material added by the author after the first edition was published, including a final ...

The Science of Religion (1920) is Paramahansa Yogananda's first major published work and a landmark attempt to present spirituality as a universal, rational, and experiential science. Written soon after his arrival in the United States, the book explains that all true religions share a single underlying purpose: to lead human beings from suffering and restlessness to lasting happiness through direct inner experience of the Divine. Yogananda examines the human quest for joy, showing that or...

Paramahansa Yogananda’s Collected Talks and Essays present in-depth discussions of the vast range of inspiring and universal truths that have captivated millions in his Autobiography of a Yogi. Readers will find these talks alive with the unique blend of all-embracing wisdom, practical encouragement, and love for humanity that have made the author one of our era’s most revered and trusted guides to the spiritual life.Contents include:• Why...