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Autobiography of a Yogi

By: Paramahansa Yogananda
Narrated by: Ben Kingsley
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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.

This audio edition, featuring Academy Award winner Ben Kingsley's masterful narration, contains the complete text of Paramahansa Yogananda's life story, an absorbing account of a singular search for Truth. Yogananda describes his experiences with modern-day saints and illuminated masters of India, and presents a definitive introduction to the whole science and philosophy of Yoga.

©1981, 1998, 2007 Self-Realization Fellowship (P)1996, 2000 Self-Realization Fellowship

Critic reviews

"A superb audio translation....Extraordinary work." (Library Journal)

"Ben Kingsley's smooth, articulate performance makes the formal writing style accessible to the listener." (AudioFile)

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Masterpiece

What an inspiration. To listen to Yoganandaji's Autobiography Of A Yogi always lifts my spirit. A true masterpiece.

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Powerful and enlightening!

A must ready for anyone looking to gain spiritual enlightenment or realization. Yoganada shares his science and techniques of God realization and his stories of miracles and other people he met during his life is fascinating and powerful! Thank you Yogananda!

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Very insightful and eye opening!

With so much misconception and miseducation surrounding spirituality , this was a beautiful insight to understanding the connection of all living things! This book offered great insight to the walks of a guru/teacher and their humanity. It’s inclusiveness should inspire the masses toward unification by clearing outdated and in most cases corrupted dogma that separate us through fear and hatred. This book reveals the true nature of all living things...LOVE, the only real and true connecting force of life itself!

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Proof that we are spirit

This book establishes that when we work on the inner amazing things unfold, that can guide us profoundly in our day to day lives.

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Amazing.

I loved this book. All 25 hours of it. Anyone interested in living life to the fullest potential deserves to learn about this amazing, enlightened, spiritual master.

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the most important spiritual book out there

it will change your life all of the truth from long ago are being discovered daily now.

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Beautiful life, perfectly read by Ben Kingsley

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being read by Ben Kingsley, more times than I can count. It helps me sleep, knowing that not a word of violence or fear is entering into my mind as I slip into unconsciousness. As a Buddhist, this comforting. During the day, I can attend to the Buddha's call to compassionate action, and advancing the knowledge of the infinite within all Life.

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Allows New Perspectives and Life!

An exemplary life dedicated to 'God' and the search of loving and serving him. Am so glad to have this and all the teachers of Kriya Yoga, now in my life as role models for me in my own life. I have since taken up Kriya Yoga and am making wonderful progress... Because this line of thought resonates with me.
I am really glad this book came into my life and the change it has brought with it - obviously I have to work hard, just like Paramahansa Yogananda each with results to our own life's standards and means. And letting God show the way of where he wants us to be - for me ION Institute of Neurodiversity French President (just because I have a lot of energy) and thus hoping all the neurodivergents of France will become Kriya Yoga novices for the good it does to one's mental health, spiritual growth and a loving relationship on the spiritual path towards Ishvara and the oneness of it all.

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A must read for any spiritually minded person.

I read this book as a young man of 25. I remembered it fondly. I returned to the book as a 43 year old man and loved it once again. The timeless spiritual principles embodied are universal and beautiful.

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wow!!!

An incredibly spiritual book. Thank you Paramahansa Yogananda for this wonderful gift to humanity 🙏

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