• The Essence of Self-Realization

  • The Wisdom of Paramhansa Yogananda

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Publisher's summary

Yogananda was one of the most significant spiritual teachers of the 20th century. Since his classic Autobiography of a Yogi was first published in 1946, its popularity has increased steadily throughout the world. Great teachers work through their students, and Yogananda was no exception. As Swami Kriyananda wrote for in the introduction to this audiobook, "After I'd been with him a year and a half, he began urging me to write down the things he was saying during informal conversations."

The Essence of Self-Realization, nearly 300 sayings rich with spiritual wisdom, is the fruit of that labor of love. The scope of this book is vast - it offers as complete an explanation of life's true purpose, and the way to achieve that purpose, as may be found anywhere. A few of the chapters include "The True Purpose of Life"; "On Meditation"; "How to Pray Effectively"; "The Law of Karma"; "The Lesson of Reincarnation"; and "Ways in Which God Can Be Worshiped". Filled with lessons and stories that Yogananda shared only with his closest disciples, this volume offers one of the most insightful and engaging glimpses into the life and lessons of a great sage. Much of the material presented here is not available anywhere else.
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By MikeE on 02-27-17

moving to say the least.

moving to say the least. quick simple bits of knowledge. tho i still rather read, there is something lost in not visually taking in the text.

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By A. Stark on 03-02-22

Great sharings from a devotee..

...of the Path revealed by Paramahansaji...
A great addition to your upward inward studies!

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By Tecoria Strother on 12-31-16

Tears of joy

The book made me cry, and then gave me peace afterwards. I am calm now

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