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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-honoured 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 chapter on the closing years of his life.Selected as "One of the 100 Best Spiritual Books of the Twentieth Century", Autobiography of a Yogi has been translated into more than 50 languages, and is regarded worldwide as a classic of religious literature. Several million copies have been sold, and it continues to appear on best-seller lists after more than sixty consecutive years in print. With engaging candour, eloquence, and wit, Paramahansa Yogananda tells the inspiring chronicle of his life: the experiences of his remarkable childhood, encounters with many saints and sages during his youthful search throughout India for an illumined teacher, ten years of training in the hermitage of a revered yoga master, and the thirty years that he lived and taught in America. Also recorded here are his meetings with Mahatma Gandhi, Rabindranath Tagore, Luther Burbank, the Catholic stigmatist Therese Neumann, and other celebrated spiritual personalities of East and West. The author clearly explains the subtle but definite laws behind both the ordinary events of everyday life and the extraordinary events commonly termed miracles. His absorbing life story becomes the background for a penetrating and unforgettable look at the ultimate mysteries of human existence.

Philosophers and religious scholars the world over have sought to answer the question of why a loving God permits evil. In these pages, Paramahansa Yogananda provides strength and solace for times of adversity by explaining the mysteries of God’s lila, or divine drama. Readers will come to understand the reason for the dualistic nature of creation—God’s interplay of good and evil—and receive guidance on how to rise above the most challenging circumstances.

THE YOGA OF JESUS contains a selection of material from the highly praised, two volume work, The Second Coming of Christ: The Resurrection of the Christ Within You. This concise book confirms that Jesus, like the ancient sages and masters of the East, not only knew the principles of yoga but taught this universal science of God-realisation to his disciples.Yogananda, who is widely recognised as the father of yoga in the West, explores the role of Jesus as yogi and avatar (divine incarnation). He removes the centuries of dogma and misunderstanding that obscure Christ's original teachings, and shows that Jesus' message is not about sectarian divisiveness, but a unifying path by which seekers of all faith traditions can enter the kingdom of God.

THE YOGA OF THE BHAGAVAD GITA sheds a fascinating light on the true intent of India's beloved scripture. Yogananda shows how the warriors doing battle on the field of Kurukshetra are intended metaphorically to represent the negative tendencies of the human ego pitted against the divine qualities latent in each soul. He describes how each of us, through applying the profound wisdom of yoga, can achieve material and spiritual victory on the battlefield of daily life.This concise and inspiring new book is a compilation of selections from Paramahansa Yogananda's in-depth, critically acclaimed - volume translation of and commentary on the Bhagavad Gita (God Talks With Arjuna). It presents truth-seekers with an ideal introduction to the Gita's timeless and universal teachings - the liberating path of right action and meditation to achieve a permanent state of higher consciousness.Along with its companion volume The Yoga of Jesus, this book will appeal to anyone interested in the time-proven wisdom of the ages - including the millions of yoga practitioners who are ready to go beyond physical exercises to experience the spiritual depths and true essence of India's ancient science of inner peace, joy and divine union.

This wisdom-filled volume of selections from the writings and lectures of Paramahansa Yogananda, author of Autobiography of a Yogi, provides a wealth of practical guidance and inspiration for all who are seeking greater spiritual harmony and balance. With even more encouraging and powerful insights than before, this expanded edition of WHERE THERE IS LIGHT brings the illumination of spiritual understanding to bear on the many challenges of everyday living - awakening a renewed awareness of the infinite potential hidden within each one of us.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

When Autobiography of a Yogi first appeared in 1946, it was acclaimed as a landmark work in its field. The New York Times hailed it as "a rare account." Newsweek pronounced it "fascinating." The San Francisco Chronicle declared, "Yogananda presents a convincing case for yoga, and those who 'came to scoff' may remain 'to pray.'" Today it is still one of the most widely read and respected books ever published on the wisdom of the East. With engaging candor, eloquence, and wit, Paramahansa Yogananda narrates the inspiring chronicle of his life — the experiences of his remarkable childhood, encounters with many saints and sages during his youthful search throughout India for an illumined teacher, ten years of training in the hermitage of a revered yoga master, and the thirty years that he lived and taught in America. He records as well his meetings with Mahatma Gandhi, Rabindranath Tagore, Luther Burbank, the Catholic stigmatist Therese Neumann, and other celebrated spiritual personalities of East and West. Also included is extensive material that he added after the first edition came out in 1946, with a final chapter on the closing years of his life. AUTOBIOGRAPHY OF A YOGI is at once a delightful account of an exceptional life and a profound introduction to the ancient science of Yoga and its tradition of meditation. Clearly explaining the subtle but definite laws behind the natural events of everyday life as well as the extraordinary events considered miraculous, the author reveals the scientific foundation underlying the great religious paths of both East and West. His absorbing life story thus becomes the background for a penetrating and unforgettable look at the ultimate mysteries of human existence. Considered a modern spiritual classic, this book has been translated into eighteen languages and is used as a text and reference work in numerous colleges and universities. A perennial best-seller since it was first published more than fifty years ago, AUTOBIOGRAPHY OF A YOGI has found its way into the hearts of millions of readers around the world. Selected one of the 100 best spiritual books of the 20th century. 520 pages, 80 photos

A collection of more than 50 talks on the vast range of inspiring and universal truths that have captivated millions in Paramahansa Yogananda's Autobiography of a Yogi. Readers will find these talks alive with the unique blend of all-embracing wisdom, encouragement, and love for humanity that have made the author one of our era's most revered and trusted guides to the spiritual life.

A book for the beginner and experienced meditator alike METAPHYSICAL MEDITATIONS has sold over 670,000 copies. This encouraging compact guidebook includes introductory instructions on how to meditate and features over 300 uniquely uplifting meditations prayers affirmations and visualisations composed by Paramahansa Yogananda. In this book Paramahansa Yogananda offers prayers and affirmations that meditators can use to awaken the boundless joy peace and inner freedom of the soul.In the hundred years since the birth of Paramahansa Yogananda, this beloved world teacher has come to be recognised as one of the greatest emissaries to the West of India's ancient wisdom. His life and teachings continue to be a source of light and inspiration to people of all races, cultures and creeds.

Wise and inspiring selections from the writings of Paramahansa Yogananda renowned author of the spiritual classic "Autobiography of a Yogi" with practical applications to help us stay calm, happy, and even-minded, in spite of world conditions. Practical and highly effective, this book empowers the reader to transform anxiety and stress into happiness and peace. "Inner Peace" offers a potent antidote to our fast-paced world.

God Talks With Arjuna, Paramahansa Yogananda's illuminating translation of and commentary on the Bhagavad Gita, is one of the most comprehensive books available today on the science and philosophy of Yoga. This 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. Also available in a slipcase quality paperback edition.

This beautiful book opens a mystical window on the devotional experience of ecstasy. Sharing soul-awakening prayers and affirmations born directly of his high personal state of God-communion, the celebrated author of Autobiography of a Yogi shows readers how to achieve their own ecstatic perception of the Divine. Yogananda said, "Let every beat of my heart be a new word in my endless love lyric to Thee. May every sound from my lips carry secret vibrations of Thy voice. Let my every thought be bliss-saturated with Thy presence."

“God Alone” was the motto and lifelong ideal of Sri Gyanamata, one of the most spiritually advanced disciples of Paramahansa Yogananda. Whether writing on the ways of feeling God’s presence, the right attitude toward spiritual discipline, or the tests of faith and the tests of suffering, she imparts the essential truth or lesson in each circumstance. In addition to her letters, this book contains a detailed account of her life, letters written to her by Paramahansa Yogananda, and excerpts from her personal diary.

A collection of more than 50 talks on the vast range of inspiring and universal truths that have captivated millions in Paramahansa Yogananda's Autobiography of a Yogi. Readers will find these talks alive with the unique blend of all-embracing wisdom, encouragement, and love for humanity that have made the author one of our era's most revered and trusted guides to the spiritual life.

A collection of more than 50 talks on the vast range of inspiring and universal truths that have captivated millions in Paramahansa Yogananda's Autobiography of a Yogi. Readers will find these talks alive with the unique blend of all-embracing wisdom, encouragement, and love for humanity that have made the author one of our era's most revered and trusted guides to the spiritual life.

Whether we are concerned with choices about our relationships, career, or spiritual growth, or are faced with a seemingly unsolvable problem, intuition is one of the most effective ways to overcome the challenge before us. In Intuition: Soul-Guidance for Life’s Decisions, Sri Daya Mata shares the invaluable wisdom she received from Paramahansa Yogananda on this most important facet of the spiritual life.