Autobiography of a Yogi

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Autobiography of a Yogi

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en

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Written by Paramhansa Yogananda, this spiritual autobiography chronicles his journey from humble Bengali beginnings to becoming a monk and emissary to the West. Blending personal memoir with accounts of miraculous saints, it offers an accessible introduction to meditation and Kriya Yoga for seekers of inner peace.

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In *Autobiography of a Yogi*, Paramhansa Yogananda recounts his extraordinary spiritual journey, beginning with vivid memories of his childhood in Gorakhpur, India. Born into a saintly family, he experienced early mystical inclinations and retained clear recollections of a previous life as a Himalayan yogi. Following the death of his mother, he received a mystical amulet that guided him toward the Himalayas, where he eventually met his master, Sri Yukteswar. Their life in the hermitage included Yogananda's receipt of a university degree and his initiation into the Swami order. A significant portion of the narrative details the science of Kriya Yoga and the lives of other saints, such as the Christlike Lahiri Mahasaya and the wonder-worker Babaji. Yogananda documents his travels to America, where he interacted with figures like Rabindranath Tagore and Mahatma Gandhi, working to introduce yoga to the West. The book concludes with his return to India, his final days with his guru, and his subsequent return to California to establish the Self-Realization Fellowship. Throughout the text, Yogananda explores profound themes including reincarnation, the illusion of matter (*maya*), and the unity of all consciousness. He illustrates that modern scientific discoveries, such as Einstein's Theory of Relativity and the nature of light, confirm ancient Vedic truths that the physical world is a shadow play of a higher reality. The work emphasizes that true monotheism involves piercing the veil of *maya* to perceive the Absolute Unity of the Creator, a state achieved through *nirbikalpa samadhi*. By sharing the miracles and teachings of great sages, Yogananda invites readers to transcend dualistic delusions and realize their divine nature.

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