Paramhansa Yogananda

I have had the pleasure of knowing both in India and America may every reader render due appreciation and gratitude.

Overcome Limitations to Increase Your MagnetismWhat is the secret power that the world's winners possess? Can you get more of it for yourself? Can it help you overcome your challenges in your work, in your relationships, in your health, and on the battlefield of daily life? Paramhansa Yogananda assures us that the power of magnetism is well within our reach if we learn the scientific method to increase it. He promised that, in time, the methods he taught would give us the magnetic power to "stand unshaken amidst the crash of breaking worlds." Yogananda introduced an approach to personal development that rests on a foundation of timeless ancient truths adapted for our present, scientifically curious age of energy-awareness. You can use these teachings now to: Magnetize Your Body & MindBecome Magnetic with Radiant JoyOvercome the Obstacles to MagnetismIncrease Your Abundance & Success MagnetismUse Faith, Hope, & Love to Make You More MagneticMagnetize Your Soul"Let us soar in the Ark of Silence over the peaks of the highest wisdom, and let us roam in the land of endless beauty. Let us get rich richer by acquiring the great wealth of peace, and become peace-millionaires." About The Author: Paramhansa Yogananda came to the United States from India in 1920, bringing to the West the teachings and techniques of yoga, the ancient science of soul awakening. He was the first master of yoga to make his home in the West, and his Autobiography of a Yogi quickly became a worldwide bestseller, fueling the awakening fascination with Eastern teachings in the West.

"Autobiography of a Yogi" by Paramhansa Yogananda is a spiritual classic that takes readers on an extraordinary journey into the life and teachings of one of the most revered yoga masters of the 20th century. Originally published in 1946, this seminal work has captivated millions of readers worldwide, offering profound insights into the realms of spirituality, mysticism, and self-realization. The autobiography unfolds as a captivating narrative, chronicling Yogananda's life from his early years in India to his travels in the West, where he became a spiritual luminary. The book provides a firsthand account of Yogananda's encounters with saints, sages, and spiritual leaders, offering readers a glimpse into the mystical traditions of India and the transformative power of yogic practices. Paramhansa Yogananda's storytelling is marked by sincerity, warmth, and a deep understanding of spiritual truths. He shares his personal experiences with divine encounters, offering a unique perspective on the spiritual path. Through vivid anecdotes and encounters, the book provides a tapestry of teachings that encompass meditation, Kriya Yoga, and the pursuit of self-realization. The preface by W. Y. Evans-Wentz, a distinguished scholar of religion and the editor of the Tibetan Book of the Dead, adds a scholarly dimension to the work. His preface provides context for Yogananda's teachings, connecting them to broader spiritual traditions and highlighting the universal principles that underlie the yogic path." Autobiography of a Yogi" transcends cultural and religious boundaries, making it accessible to readers of all backgrounds. The book's influence extends beyond its narrative; it has inspired countless individuals, including notable figures such as Steve Jobs, George Harrison, and Ravi Shankar. Yogananda's teachings resonate with seekers on the spiritual path, offering guidance, inspiration, and a profound understanding of the interconnectedness of all life. This timeless autobiography continues to be a source of inspiration for those seeking spiritual awakening, self-discovery, and a deeper understanding of the mysteries of existence. With its rich blend of personal anecdotes, mystical experiences, and profound teachings, "Autobiography of a Yogi" stands as a beacon of light, guiding readers on a transformative journey toward spiritual illumination.

Little Books Offering Big WisdomThe Moments of Truth seriesCondensations of some of the greatest scriptures of our time, the Moments of Truth series takes spiritual truths and makes them easily accessible. Small, pocket-sized editions will allow you to bring these nuggets of wisdom with you on your travels - whether on pilgrimage or to the workplace. Start and end your day with a gem of inspiration with these carefully chosen excerpts from The Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam Explained, Autobiography of a Yogi, The Essence of the Bhagavad Gita, and more One day, as I was deeply concentrated on the pages of Omar Khayyam's Rubaiyat, I suddenly beheld the walls of its outer meanings crumble away. Lo vast inner meanings opened like a golden treasure house before my gaze. - Paramhansa YoganandaMoments of Truth, Volume One is the first in a series of small books of excerpts from the teachings of Paramhansa Yogananda, as set forth in his own books and in those of his close disciple, Swami Kriyananda. The gems of wisdom in this little volume are taken from Yogananda's commentaries on The Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam, considered by Westerners a celebration of earthly pleasures, but widely recognized in the East as a work of profound spirituality. Yogananda's commentaries are a true scripture in their own right. These selections have scripture's power to change your consciousness, and your life. From the book: "Behold this one flaming truth: All life is fleeting. Cling to that understanding, and seek, then, within yourself that which alone endures."

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Inspiring stalwarts like the Beatles, Steve Jobs and Ravi Shankar, Autobiography of a Yogi is an immensely gratifying spiritual read that has altered and enriched the lives of millions across the world, since it was first published in 1946. An originative text that tells the story of Paramhansa Yogananda, this book has been revered for its memorable, incisive and instructive teachings. This spiritual autobiography will take you on an incredible journey of Indian mysticism and spirituality and deliver humbling, comforting truths about life and existence. A book that deserves a place in every home..

Originally Published in 1946PrefaceThe 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 has 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. As an eyewitness recountal of the extraordinary lives and powers of modern Hindu saints, the book has importance both timely and timeless. To its illustrious author, whom I have had the pleasure of knowing both in India and America, may every reader render due appreciation and gratitude. 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. It has been my privilege to have met one of the sages whose life- history is herein narrated-Sri Yukteswar Giri. A likeness of the venerable saint appeared as part of the frontispiece of my Tibetan Yoga and Secret Doctrines. It was at Puri, in Orissa, on the Bay of Bengal, that I encountered Sri Yukteswar. He was then the head of a quiet ashrama near the seashore there, and was chiefly occupied in the spiritual training of a group of youthful disciples. He expressed keen interest in the welfare of the people of the United States and of all the Americas, and of England, too, and questioned me concerning the distant activities, particularly those in California, of his chief disciple, Paramhansa Yogananda, whom he dearly loved, and whom he had sent, in 1920, as his emissary to the West. Sri Yukteswar was of gentle mien and voice, of pleasing presence, and worthy of the veneration which his followers spontaneously accorded to him. Every person who knew him, whether of his own community or not, held him in the highest esteem. I vividly recall his tall, straight, ascetic figure, garbed in the saffron-colored garb of one who has renounced worldly quests, as he stood at the entrance of the hermitage to give me welcome. His hair was long and somewhat curly, and his face bearded. His body was muscularly firm, but slender and well-formed, and his step energetic. He had chosen as his place of earthly abode the holy city of Puri, whither multitudes of pious Hindus, representative of every province of India, come daily on pilgrimage to the famed Temple of Jagannath, "Lord of the World." It was at Puri that Sri Yukteswar closed his mortal eyes, in 1936, to the scenes of this transitory state of being and passed on, knowing that his incarnation had been carried to a triumphant completion. I am glad, indeed, to be able to record this testimony to the high character and holiness of Sri Yukteswar. Content to remain afar from the multitude, he gave himself unreservedly and in tranquillity to that ideal life which Paramhansa Yogananda, his disciple, has now described for the ages. - W. Y. EVANS-WENTZ, M. A., D. Litt., D. Sc.

Originally Published in 1946PrefaceThe 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 has 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. As an eyewitness recountal of the extraordinary lives and powers of modern Hindu saints, the book has importance both timely and timeless. To its illustrious author, whom I have had the pleasure of knowing both in India and America, may every reader render due appreciation and gratitude. 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. It has been my privilege to have met one of the sages whose life- history is herein narrated-Sri Yukteswar Giri. A likeness of the venerable saint appeared as part of the frontispiece of my Tibetan Yoga and Secret Doctrines. It was at Puri, in Orissa, on the Bay of Bengal, that I encountered Sri Yukteswar. He was then the head of a quiet ashrama near the seashore there, and was chiefly occupied in the spiritual training of a group of youthful disciples. He expressed keen interest in the welfare of the people of the United States and of all the Americas, and of England, too, and questioned me concerning the distant activities, particularly those in California, of his chief disciple, Paramhansa Yogananda, whom he dearly loved, and whom he had sent, in 1920, as his emissary to the West. Sri Yukteswar was of gentle mien and voice, of pleasing presence, and worthy of the veneration which his followers spontaneously accorded to him. Every person who knew him, whether of his own community or not, held him in the highest esteem. I vividly recall his tall, straight, ascetic figure, garbed in the saffron-colored garb of one who has renounced worldly quests, as he stood at the entrance of the hermitage to give me welcome. His hair was long and somewhat curly, and his face bearded. His body was muscularly firm, but slender and well-formed, and his step energetic. He had chosen as his place of earthly abode the holy city of Puri, whither multitudes of pious Hindus, representative of every province of India, come daily on pilgrimage to the famed Temple of Jagannath, "Lord of the World." It was at Puri that Sri Yukteswar closed his mortal eyes, in 1936, to the scenes of this transitory state of being and passed on, knowing that his incarnation had been carried to a triumphant completion. I am glad, indeed, to be able to record this testimony to the high character and holiness of Sri Yukteswar. Content to remain afar from the multitude, he gave himself unreservedly and in tranquillity to that ideal life which Paramhansa Yogananda, his disciple, has now described for the ages. - W. Y. EVANS-WENTZ, M. A., D. Litt., D. Sc.