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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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A true life guiding handbook ...

This is not just an autobiography book, it is a human encyclopedia of how to live a life.. what to gain and what to give & give up...Every chapter brings immense joy, enlightenment and sometimes tears (especially ch 22 — His sister Roma’s story).

Few chapters and stories are just unbelievable and one would feel they are out of this current world especially - Kashi reborn and rediscovered, Rama is raised from dead, The resurrection of his Guru, etc.

Few short sentences with deep meaning from these book which I liked —

Meditation — Mental power of directing ‘life energy’ to any part of body

Live with : Simplicity, self sacrifice, honor and truth

Evil is one which produces misery (poisoned honey tempted but mixed with death) and good is one that results true happiness

Overcoming restlessness of body and mind by concentration and mediation

Be good and not goods..

As a take away, I would like to learn Kriya yoga and in future, would like to visit Dakshineshvar’s Kali temple and SRF (Self Realization Fellowship)

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Life changing. I am searching for my guru,.

I ended up doing a roof for my wife's best friend's parents. I didn't charge him very much for the labor cost all they paid for generally was the material But I received a greater payment than I ever expected for he was a devote to Paramahansa Yogananda. I will find my guru.

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Very inspiring, insightful, and infighting.

Very inspiring, insightful, and infighting. A beautiful insight into a life of a beautiful sole.

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Amazing

Excellent story and narrator. Ben Kingsley is a superb narrator and everything is clear and intriguing. As i practice yoga myself and im also interested in the religious/spiritual aspect of it, this was a great read !

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Excellent

Timeless. Wonderful presentation. Not for everyone though. Timely for my spiritual unfoldment. It’s a book to keep for life.

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revealing spiritial must have

Being French mother-tongue I found it hard to comprehend it all. All in all good book. I will read it next.

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Inspiring Book!

I had read this book prior but listening to Ben Kingsley tell it was even more amazing. I didn't want it to end!

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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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