Paramahansa Yogananda

In this classic spiritual guide, Paramahansa Yogananda, author of Autobiography of a Yogi, dispels the myth that God is beyond our reach. He points out that it is not only possible to talk with God but to receive definite responses to our prayers. Defining the Lord as both the transcendent, universal Spirit and the intimately personal Father, Mother, Friend, and Lover of all, he helps us to realize how close that infinite and all-loving Being is to each one of us. He also explains how we can make our prayers so powerful and persuasive that they will bring a tangible response.

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 prophesized 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.

Where There is Light has sold over 200,000 copies since it was first published nearly thirty years ago. Its appeal and success stems from the fact that it provides a popular overview into the writings and teachings of Paramahansa Yogananda and is often considered a second book to read after Autobiography of a Yogi. This New Expanded Edition includes two new chapters, including one offering beginner's instructions on how to meditate. Topics include: Finding wisdom and strength to make life's decisions The antidote for stress, worry, and fear Transforming our failures into success Security in an uncertain world Understanding death

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 The Science of Kriya Yoga, a technique that was initiated by Yukteswar. The Yogi also established a school by the name of Yogoda Satsanga Brahmacharya Vidyalaya. About the Author: Paramahansa Yogananda was born in as Mukunda Lal Ghosh. He was an Indian yogi and guru. Some of the books written by him are Karma and Reincarnation, How To Have Courage, Calmness, And Confidence: The Wisdom Of Yogananda 1st Edition, The Bhagavad Gita 1st Edition, and Whispers From Eternity 1st Edition. At the age of 17, in the year 1910, he found his guru Swami Yukteswar Giri. Yogananda graduated with a B. A. from the Serampore College, and in 1915 took vows to join the Swami Order. Here, he was given the name Swami Yogananda Giri. The Yogi established the Yogoda Satsanga Society of India in Ranchi. In 1920, he was sent to Boston to attend the International Congress of Religious Liberals. He lived in America for the next thirty years (1920-1952), and taught the soul-awakening techniques of Kriya Yoga to many people. Yogananda visited India in 1935, where he was given the monastic title of Paramahansa, which represents the highest spiritual attainment. The Yogi passed away in 1952, and his funeral service was attended by with hundreds of people in Los Angeles. On his twenty-fifth death anniversary, the Indian government issued a special commemorative stamp in his honour.

The second volume in a two-volume Spanish-language edition of Paramahansa Yogananda's unparalleled translation and commentary on India's beloved scripture, the Bhagavad Gita.
 
 God Talks With Arjuna is one of the most comprehensive books available today on the science and philosophy of Yoga. The monumental work breaks new ground as a revelation of the Gita's profoundest spiritual, psychological, and metaphysical truths, long obscured by metaphor and allegory. Yogananda clearly outlines the Gita's balanced path of meditation and right activity, and shows how we can create for ourselves a life of spiritual integrity, serenity, simplicity, and joy. Includes in-depth discussions on Kriya Yoga what it is, and how it hastens our spiritual evolution. 
 
 Of all the Eastern scriptures, the Bhagavad Gita is the most widely known and best loved in the West. In this eye-opening translation and commentary, Yogananda unveils for the first time the deeper meaning hidden within its symbology.

Autobiography of a Yogi is the compelling story of Paramahansa Yogananda, one of the most revered spiritual figures of our time. As a young man Paramahansa Yogananda embarked on a quest to find his spiritual master, which he did in the form of Swami Sri Yukteswar - together they achieved 'a oneness of silence, words seemed the rankest superfluities'. A mixture of biography and scholarly reflections on the deepest mysteries of life, this is the classic text which introduced millions in the West to the teachings of meditation and kriya yoga. The story is interwoven with scholarly reflections on the religious and scientific foundations of both Eastern and Western culture, and with descriptions of meetings with such spiritual giants as Mahatma Gandhi, Therese Neumann and Rabindranath Tagore. Presented here in a handsome hardback edition with dust jacket, this timeless spiritual classic will continue to inspire and enlighten readers for generations to come.