Autobiography of a Yogi

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7452

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Autobiography of a Yogi

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en

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Paramahansa Yogananda's spiritual autobiography chronicles his journey from a Bengali boy to a global yogi, guided by his master Sri Yukteswar. Blending personal narrative with accounts of Hindu saints' miracles, the text explores Kriya Yoga, the nature of consciousness, and the divine presence in everyday life.

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In *Autobiography of a Yogi*, Paramahansa Yogananda recounts his spiritual journey from early childhood in India to his realization of the Infinite. The narrative begins with the profound grief of his mother's death, which catalyzed his search for truth. His path led him to encounter various saints, including the levitating Nagendra Nath Bhaduri and the scientist Jagadis Chandra Bose, before he met his guru, Sri Yukteswar. Yogananda details his initiation into Kriya Yoga and the transformative experiences that followed, such as visions of the Divine Mother and the realization that the physical body is merely a projection of light. The book serves as both a biography and a guide to spiritual practice, illustrating the power of devotion and the illusory nature of suffering. Yogananda presents the universe as a "cosmic motion picture," where the physical world is a play of light and shadow projected by the Infinite. Through vivid accounts of miracles performed by saints like Lahiri Mahasaya—such as healing the blind disciple Ramu and stopping a train for a devotee—the text emphasizes that the Divine can be realized through self-effort and surrender. The narrative highlights that while the world of forms is temporary, the essence of all existence is light. Ultimately, the autobiography demonstrates that the Infinite is accessible to every human being, offering a timeless message of spiritual liberation and the possibility of achieving cosmic consciousness.

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