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Number of Pages
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Language
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This is a non-fiction spiritual memoir that traces the life of a renowned teacher and founder of a meditative path. The central theme is the lifelong pursuit of God-realization through discipline, devotion, and cross-cultural dialogue between Eastern and Western spiritual traditions. The intended reader is adults and spiritual seekers curious about meditation, gurus, and personal transformation. The emotional tone is contemplative, empowering, and uplifting.
From childhood in a Bengali family to taking vows as a monk, the narrative follows a seeker’s path, his encounter with a guru, and his choice to teach Kriya Yoga as a practical spiritual discipline. The book emphasizes simple living—a modest diet, regular exercise, and steady daily practice—as foundations for inner calm and clear purpose.
Through intimate anecdotes and meetings with revered spiritual figures from East and West, the reader witnesses a journey of learning and service. The narrative also chronicles travels across the United States, including public lectures in Los Angeles, illustrating how reflective practice can influence communities far from its origins. Its enduring appeal is reflected in translations into more than forty languages.
Readers finish with a deeper sense of inner calm and motivation to begin or deepen their own meditation practice. The book nurtures curiosity about spiritual traditions, confidence in taking disciplined steps, and a lasting impression of humility, service, and self-respect that can shape everyday life.
Product Details
Author
Paramahansa Yogananda
Publisher
Rupa Publications
Number of Pages
521
Language
English
SKU
9788129145369
ISBN
9788129145369
Reading Age
All
Dimensions
20.32x3.3x25.4cm
Binding
Paperback
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1893 1952 Hailed As The Father Of Yoga In The West, Paramahansa Yogananda Is Regarded As One Of The Great Spiritual Figures Of Our Time. Born In Northern India, He Came To The United States In 1920, Where He Founded Self-Realization Fellowship, To Disseminate His Writings And Teachings Worldwide. Through His Best-Selling Classic, Autobiography Of A Yogi, And His Numerous Other Books, He Has Introduced Millions Throughout The World To The Spiritual Principles Of Yoga Meditation And The Universal Truths Underlying All World Religions. 1893 – 1952 Hailed As The “Father Of Yoga In The West,” Paramahansa Yogananda Is Regarded As One Of The Great Spiritual Figures Of Our Time. Paramahansa Yogananda Was An Indian Yogi And Spiritual Teacher Who Lived From 1893 To 1952. Yogananda Founded The Self-Realization Fellowship And Was Instrumental In Introducing Yoga And Meditation To The West.