Paramahansa Yogananda
Paramahansa Yogananda was an Indian yogi and spiritual teacher who played a pivotal role in introducing meditation and Kriya Yoga to the West. Born in 1893, he founded the Self-Realization Fellowship in 1920, which became a hub for spiritual seekers worldwide. His autobiography, Autobiography of a Yogi, has inspired millions and is considered one of the most important spiritual books of the 20th century. Yogananda taught a blend of Eastern mysticism and universal truths, emphasizing personal experience of the divine. His teachings continue to impact spiritual movements focused on inner peace, discipline, and the unity of all religions.
This spiritual classic chronicles Yogananda’s journey from childhood in India to his role in introducing millions to yoga and meditation in the West. Through encounters with saints and mystics, he shares insights into self-realization, spiritual practice, and the unity of all religions. Blending autobiography with metaphysical teachings, the book explores miracles, divine love, and the hidden potential within every person. Revered by figures like Steve Jobs, it has become a cornerstone of modern spiritual literature. Its message encourages readers to seek inner peace and truth beyond materialism, through meditation and direct experience of the divine.