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Autobiography of a Yogi

by Paramahansa Yogananda

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Some stories described in an overly mystical, unbelievable way, but an interesting view of Eastern philosophy's entrance into Western society. ( )
  enoerew | Nov 3, 2009 |
Great book. His autobiography is absolutely mindblowing. A great yogi! ( )
  Anagarika | Nov 3, 2009 |
from the Preface by W. Y. Evans-Wentz, Jesus College, Oxford: "The value of Yogananda's Autobiography is greatly enhanced by the fact that it is one of the few books in English about the wise men of India which hae been written not by a journalist or foreigner, but by one of their own race and training -- in short, a book about yogis by a yogi. . . . His unusual life-document is certainly one of the most revealing of the depths of the Hindu mind and heart, and of the spiritual wealth of India, ever to be published in the West."
  WARM | Jul 1, 2009 |
Let me say that I have great respect for the spiritual traditions of India. I have read the yoga sutras of Pantanjali and have enjoyed reading spiritual memoirs. I was looking forward to reading this highly regarded book but I was unable to even finish it. It reads like a childrens book. I know the importance of "Beginners Mind" but this seems to be written for an audience of eight year olds, think childrens Bible stories or perhaps fables for the feeble minded. Paramahansa Yogananda parlez vous? Sorry, one star. ( )
  latefordinner | May 5, 2009 |
Paramahansa Yogananda was the first great master of India to live in the West for a long period (over thirty years). In this autobiography he explains with scientific clarity the subtle but definite laws by which yogis perform miracles and attain self-mastery. This now classic book is a must-read for all spiritual aspirants. ( )
  Saraswati_Library | Nov 12, 2008 |
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Dit is het levensverhaal van Paramahansa Yogananda, die op 5januari 1893 als Mukunda Lal Ghosh ter wereld kwam, Hij geldt als een der grootste wijzen die India heeft voortgebracht. 'Dit document over zijn ongewone leven is zeker een van de onthullendste, in het Westen gepubliceerde geschriften over de diepten van het hindoese denken en voelen en de geestelijke rijkdom van India', aldus W. Y. Evans-Wentz in diens voorwoord. De schrijver verhaalt ons zijn jeugd, zijn toetreding tot de Swami-Orde en de lange moeizame weg die hij moest gaan en succesvol aflegde naar zijn Hogere Bewustzijn. Hij promoveert aan de universiteit van Calcutta, gaat leiding ontvangen van Sri Yoekteswar en heeft ontmoetingen met groten als Gandhi, Tagore en Bose. Deze en veel andere boeiende en levensverdiepende gebeurtenissen en ervaringen worden door hem helder beschreven. Even duidelijk is Yogananda (= 'zaligheid door goddelijke vereniging') in zijn uitleg van de subtiele, maar scherp omlijnde wetten waardoor de yogi's zelfbeheersing bereiken en wonderen volbrengen, En uiteraard lezen we hoe hij twee niet-sektarische, onbaatzuchtige instellingen sticht: de Yogoda Sat-Sanga Society (India) en de Self Realization Fellowship (Los Angeles).

Amazon.com Product Description (ISBN 0876120834, Paperback)

Often described as the book that has changed the lives of millions, Paramahansa Yogananda's Autobiography of a Yogi has been translated into 20 languages, and is regarded worldwide as a spiritual classic. It was selected as "One of the 100 Best Spiritual Books of the Twentieth Century." It reads like an adventure story while answering questions about religion, God, existence, yoga, higher consciousness, and the challenges of daily spiritual living. It is a book for people of all faiths; anyone yearning to know what life is truly all about.

Self Realization Fellowship's editions, and non others, incorporate all of the author's significant revisions to the text of the 1946 first edition.

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