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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.

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"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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A must read for anyone who is interested in spiritual teachings and religion of the east. Entertaining story of Paramahansa Yogananda's life with his guru and teaching of Kriya Yoga. If you are inspired by the teachings of Wayne Dyer and Deepak Chopra, you will be very interested in this book. I am now inspired to go to the Self Realization Fellowship in NYC and be initiated in Kriya Yoga myself.

Inspirational

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This is a treasure of a book - beautifully written and wonderfully read. The insights and spiritual teachings are deep and timeless. I felt bereaved of a good friend when the book ended and will definetly listen to it again.

A Plus!

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Beautiful! I wish all his books is read by this Narrator.

Autobiography of a yogi

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Great story rooted in the brilliant realities of a world most people cannot imagine. Most interesting are the abilities of the great yogis. The story is just a carrier for the magic of exceptional human abilities.

Fascinating tome!

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There are so many types of yoga available. And like most everything, there appear to be so many false/fake gurus. Swami Yogananda is the real deal. I believe many if not most gurus venturing West have borrowed/plagiarized from this book. But, let us leave the negative. Swami Yogananda is on a mission to show yoga and its spiritual tenets to not be in conflict with Western Religion, particularly Christianity. The swami is so direct, self-effacing, and so honest. Countless yogic secrets are revealed. For example, the human spine is the "tree of life" filled with power. Additionally, in activating the human nervous system, miracles become possible. But the Great Miracle is the reality of God, and His Personal Bliss. The swami introduces us to a number of famous saints, such as the one he calls Babaji, who beckoned Swami Yogananda to go East -- because he felt good souls unnecessarily crying for God. From the incorruptible body, to levitation, to the error in Hindu astrology (Kali Yuga is over), to the error in the Hindu caste system (there are two castes, those who seek God and goodness; and those who do not); the word "epiphany" does not do this work justice. On a scale of 5 stars, it is 10!

A Classic, Transcending Generations

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Glad I listened and ordered this book. The last 2 Chapters seemed scrambled and had little closure to what was otherwise a good book that for 16hrs had me learning and desiring to learn more.

Worth the listen

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I meant to read this book for years. Finally I did it and what a treasure. I regret not reading it sooner as I learned so much that I could apply to my life sooner. He and his gurus were such treasures for humanity.

Amazing!!!

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I rarely leave reviews, but this one deserves one I give it all five stars from the beginning to the end it was a beautiful story, and I was in rapture and captivated the entire time. It certainly makes one think more profoundly in our day today. This book leads like a sign post, there are other books similar, and most of them point to the same thing but this one again was just so lovely.

Beautiful

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This book was a deep insight to the life of Yogananda, his choice of words and the way he described the events of his life was mesmerizing. It’s a book I’ll always cherish as it completely altered the way I see the world and the direction of my life. Forever grateful for this saint. I know that everyone can benefit from this book in some way and I hope you do.

Changed my life

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A great life captured in a way that is relatable, enlightening and deeply spiritual. I would recommend this to all of humanity.

Deeply fulfilling

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