Autobiography of a Yogi by Paramhansa Yogananda
Autobiography of a Yogi is one of the most revealing and inspirational accounts of a genuine Yogi and Spiritual Master Yogananda. This book has rightly become a classic of spirituality which has inspired millions around the world. Paramahans Yogananda brought spirituality into the mainstream of society.
There are words that enthrall the reader, because they appeal to the aspiration and longing that slumber in the heart of every man. This book gives wisdom so deep that one feels spellbound, permanently moved. It gives direct, first hand, long and very fascinating account of spiritual plane of human existence. This book is full of esoteric experiences and spiritual adventures, and it's heartwarming, penetrating and motivating impact is everlasting; definitely because this is a book that is written by a Yogi himself.
Mainly, this book is an account of his spiritual journey .This is a story of the transformation of a young boy Mukunda into the great Yogi and saint Yogananda. It has many absorbing stories about great Indian spiritual figures, including chapters about Yogananda's spiritual master, Sri Yukteswar Giri, his grand master Lahiri Mahasaya and his great grand master, immortal sage Mahavtar Babaji. The book offers spiritual guidance and inspiration for seekers from any tradition and helps cultivate virtues like devotion, truth, and surrender one's ego in the feet of his Guru and God.
Irrespective of one's own religious beliefs or nationality, one finds Autobiography of a Yogi a joyous affirmation of the power of the human soul.
Name of book: Autobiography of a Yogi Publisher: Yogada Satsang Society of India Writer: Paramhans Yoganand